Ahmed Al-Akkad, Assistant General Manager, HR & Administration

Ahmed Al-Akkad

Assistant General Manager, HR & Administration

United Food Industries Ltd. (DeemaH)

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
35 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :35 years, 2 Months

Assistant General Manager, HR & Administration at United Food Industries Ltd. (DeemaH)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since April 2011

Examine, review, research, update the Company HR Policies, procedures, processes, standards in line with the global best HR practices, compliance to the law of the land & aligning to the Company business objectives, strategies, by adopting the best quality standards, procedures, systems, establishing harmonious employee relations culture, in order to attract, retain, develop, Manage and recruit talents to meet the present and future requirements of the business. Additionally, conduct organization structure/job analysis in par with best global HR practice and ensure jobs are fairly determined in line with the job market.

HR Director, Middle East and Africa/Deputy General Manager - KSA at SPX Corporation
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2009 to March 2011

Manages and participates in planning, developing, recommending, and implementing human resources activities, policies, procedures, and programs for an organization. Manages activities relating to staffing, employee education and training, management development, labor relations, affirmative action, benefits administration, HRIS, L&D, and salary administration. Manages professional and/or administrators.

HR Operations Leader - KSA at General Electric International Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2007 to June 2009

HR Management of All General Electric (Aviation, Oil and Gas, Energy, Water and Security) Businesses in Saudi Arabia. Development of the Onboarding system, Policies and procedures, Performance management system, training and development and compensation and benefits.
- Driving operational excellence and Provide Human Resource support for GE busi-nesses in Saudi Arabia especially focusing on local compliance & practices.
- Provide consulting services to the GE businesses on Compensation & Benefits Management, including Market Benchmarks, Salary surveys & assessments & ben-efits management.
- Lead key local HR processes for client groups from employee entry to exit, includ-ing: Review & maintenance of 100% compliant local HR policies & procedures, As-sessment & improvement of HR related document retention standards & practices, Digitization of common templates, Payroll system update, Employees personal records update, etc.
- Team with global/regional HR counterparts to provide seamless support to the global organizations
- Play a lead role in recruiting, interviewing, and selection + University relations
- Support local management team in employee performance reviews and training allocation
- Provide HR immigration and passage support to the GE businesses; processing of visas, work & residence permits, flight tickets, e.t.c
- Provide administrative support to the GE businesses in Saudi Arabia
- Front end the customer relationship with all the GE businesses ensuring customer satisfaction of the highest level.
- Work effectively in a cross-functional and culturally diverse work group
- Recruitment (local and international), interviewing, selection and processing of work visas

Human Resources Director at AL SAFAYA INTERNATIONAL GROUP
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2002 to March 2007

-Develops and implements short and long-range plans for the human resources program; develops and recommends personnel policies and procedures for all aspects of the human resources management system for the Company
-As a member of the management team, provides program advice and assistance to department heads and supervisors in all areas of human resource management.
- In conjunction with the Company's pay and classification consultant, administers the position classification plan of the company including the analysis of position description questionnaires and position audits, preparing or modifying class specifications, establishing classification procedures, and recommending the approval or disapproval of position classification actions.
- Maintains and administers the compensation
- Develops and monitors an recruitment and selection program for the company in-cluding preparing, administering, scoring, and evaluating examinations as well as screening candidates; conducts employee orientation sessions.
- Develops and administers an employee performance evaluation system including participation with department heads, supervisors, and employees in developing job performance standards and providing training to supervisory personnel in con-ducting performance evaluations; monitors the effectiveness of the performance evaluation system.
- Develops forms and procedures for use in the management of personnel matters and prepares a variety of personnel data or reports useful in budgeting, manpower planning, and personnel administration.
- Conduct or respond to salary classification studies or inquiries
Develop written job descriptions
- Assist in development of examinations/assessment centers;
- Administer pre-employment tests to applicants
- Provide advice on personnel issues including reprimands, discipline or termination Maintain complete personnel records including promotions, transfers, performance and salary

Human Resources Director at El-Ajou Trading Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 1999 to December 2001

Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and objectives for the entire company.
Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources function. Monitors exposure of the company. Directs the preparation of in-formation requested or required for compliance. Approves all information submitted.
Protects interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Directs a process of organizational planning that evaluates structure, job design, and manpower forecasting throughout the company. Coordinates activities across division lines. Evaluates plans and changes to plans. Makes recommendations to senior man-agement.
Directs a process of organizational development that primarily addresses succession planning throughout the company. Coordinates activities across division lines. Eva-luates plans and changes to plans. Makes recommendations to senior management.
Establishes wage and salary structure, pay policies, performance appraisal programs, employee benefit programs and services, and company safety and health programs. Monitors for effectiveness and cost containments.
Establishes standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures. Reviews va-riances to schedules. Interviews executive-level candidates.
Establishes in-house management training programs that address company needs across division lines (e.g., Performance Appraisal, Interviewing).
Defines all Human Resources programs, and authority/responsibility of Human Re-sources and line management within those programs. Provides necessary education and materials to line management and employees—workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, standardized reports.
Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep top management informed of new developments.

Human Resources Manager at OTRECS ENTERPRISE
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 1993 to November 1999

Serve as strategic partner to management by integrating HR strategies into organiza-tion's overall mission and operational strategy.
Develop and / or review HRM "Best Practices" periodically.
Develop, review, implement, and update applicant tracking, employment practices, compensation, benefits, and human resources programs and methods on a regular ba-sis.
Develop, communicate, and implement state-of-the-art performance evaluation tools, methods and formats
Develop and update HR policies and procedures and employee handbook
Assist in the development of staffing plans with key staff
Develop and maintain vast and varied professional relationships to expand recruitment networks.
Represent organization and create public awareness of various functions: conferences, seminars, job fairs, social settings, sector and industry meetings, etc
Serve as Change Agent by proposing innovative initiative changes; improved policies and procedures, process changes; methods and ways work gets done, and cultural changes.
Develop Human Resource Development strategies with and provide follow up to man-agement
Develop and implement Succession Planning with key staff
Develop and implement training and development programs for employees and organ-izations
Oversee staff support program, employee relations, and grievance management
Monitor assignment endings and availability of existing staff for upcoming projects
Manage department budget and ensure expenditures and within budget and in com-pliance with established financial standards
Ensure that applicant tracking, employment practices, compensation, benefits, and human resources programs comply with World Vision policies and local labor laws
Negotiate, process, review and monitor employment contracts
Maintain an up-to-date organization chart

Systems and Procedures Specialist at Mawarid Holding Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 1989 to November 1993

 Implementation of the Salary Pay Scale for the entire Mawarid Group of Companies through the use of DBASE Program.
 Evaluate policies and procedures of the company and suggest as necessary to meet the needs of the company.
 Designs, develops and revises policy and procedures. Prepares proposals and recommendations.
 Consults with all the departments, observes and documents procedures and organizational structure of the Mawarid Group of Companies.
 Prepares organizational flow charts.
 Conducts time and motion study.
 Designs and modifies management systems as required by concerned departments.
 Identifies and determines problems of departments concerned, and make necessary recommendations to resolve and improve their system and its production output.
 Assists in the implementation of modifications in the policy and procedures of the company.
 Coordinate closely with appropriate management staff to accomplish desired objectives.
 Prepares project plans for the company.
 Prepare and update personnel policies and procedures manual:
 Review personnel polices and practices of individual companies and identify permissible variations by operating companies to meet special needs.
 Propose company wide personnel policies and procedures for approval of the Group and individual company management.
 Set up a program for monitoring compliance to approved personnel policies and procedures.
 Act as a guide for interpretation of personnel policies and procedures.
 Responsible for the preparation of company wide job classification and compensation program:
 Set up a system for job grades for al positions throughout the Group of companies
 Establish salary range for each job grade.
 Review fringe benefits and assign on basis of job grades.
 Coordinate Group wide recruiting programs:
 Screen recruiting agencies and maintain list of approved agencies.
 Refer operating companies to approved agencies.
 Obtain feedback from operating companies on agencies performance.
 Coordinate Inter-Company transfer of personnel:
 Maintain a data bank of all Group Personnel above unskilled level.
 Search data bank when a group company needs new staff.
 Monitors the Administrative Operations of the Group of Companies.
 Prepared the medical policy for the group of companies.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Far Eastern University
  • April 1988

Manages and participates in planning, developing, recommending, and implementing human resources activities, policies, procedures, and programs for an organization. Manages activities relating to staffing, employee education and training, management development, labor relations, affirmative action, benefits administration, HRIS, L&D, and salary administration. Manages professional and/or administrators.

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Action Planning
Employee Education
Strategic HR Management
Organizational Structuring
Policies and Procedures
Compensation & Benefits
SAP Implementation - HR Module

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Tagalog
Intermediate