Ali Alghamdi, Group Chief Human Resources Officer

Ali Alghamdi

Group Chief Human Resources Officer

Arasco

Location
Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Education
Master's degree, Executive MBA
Experience
18 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 6 Months

Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Arasco
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2022

Group CHRO is looking after all HR related activities covering six business units subsidies and JVs

Board & NRC Secretary at Arasco
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2021

Group Board Secretary
NRC Secretary

Corporate Affairs & Governance Officer at Arasco
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2020 to January 2022

All Corporate Subjects Related to Government Affairs, Board Affairs and Corporate Governance for six business units and subsidiaries / JVs.

Sr. Manager, Workforce Development & Continual Improvement at SABIC -Saudi Kayan
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • May 2018 to October 2020

Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP)
Succession Planning
Employee Survey Analysis and action improvement
Organisation Effectiveness
Organisation Development /Design
Workforce Development
Strategic Organisational & People Development
HR projects development
Total Quality Management (TQM)

Manager Workforce Development at SABIC - Saudi Kayan
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • March 2017 to April 2018

Create and execute learning strategies and programs
Evaluate individual and organizational development needs
Implement various learning methods company wide (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training)
Design and deliver courses, workshops and other trainings
Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities
Help managers develop their team members through career pathing
Track budgets and negotiate contracts
Hire and oversee training and L&D Specialists

Sr. HR Business Partner at SABIC
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • April 2012 to February 2017

As Senior HR Business Partner rotated in different Affiliates Safco (Oct 2014 till date), Albayrani (Feb 2013 till date), Hadeed (Apr 2012 - Jan 2013)
 Coordinate activities related to delivering HR agenda for the company including aligning business and HR strategies
 Set up communication forums, pulse surveys, rewards & recognition programs for enhancing employee morale and confidence
 Evaluate and implement initiatives for enhancing organizational culture
 Render HR related consultancy (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) to the line management based on business as well as operational requirements
 Perform employee survey and evaluate feedback for initiating steps to enhance employee satisfaction
 Conduct exit interview with departing employees to obtain feedback from employees on implementing improvement initiatives, enhancing retention targets and minimizing turnover
 Define/ implement solutions, programs & policies based on evaluated trends/ metrics in partnership with HR group
 Guide respective department heads in resolving complex employee relations issues in compliance to organizational policies and statutory regulations as well as in interpreting relevant HR policies from organizational perspective
 Maintain updated knowledge on legal parameters related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and maintaining regulatory compliance. Collaborate with the legal department based on requirements
 Collaborate with the management and employees in enhancing work relationships, building morale, enhancing productivity and retention. Interact with business in supporting talent exchange program
 Guide team members in drafting contracts related to new hires, promotions, transfers
 Assist the senior management in issues relared to business unit restructing, workforce/ succession planning for streamlining operations and enhancing operational efficiency
 Follow up with respective department heads in identifying training needs based on performance evaluation of employees
 Partner with internal & external trainers in organizing training sessions based on identified training needs of employees and fulfillment of training objectives

HR & Administration A Manager at SABIC - HADEED
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • May 2010 to March 2012

 Managed HR & administrative activities encompassing recruitment, grooming & training followed by task allocation to respective employees
 Generated awareness on performance measures, goals, objectives and priorities amongst employees to enable streamlining of day to day activities
 Updated employees on policy changes/ statutory amendments for implementing the same in business transactions
 Followed up with the project team to ensure compliance to project delivery schedules and other SLA parameters
 Enhanced employee satisfaction by effectively resolving employee queries and grievances
 Evaluated employee performance and rendered productivity enhancement feedback. Organized training sessions for employees based on identified training needs
 Assessed & edited various documents prepared by unit staff. Evaluated impact of information collated from various sources prior to implementing the same in day to day business operations
 Collaborated with the business managed in maintaining consistency in human resources programs/ procedures, interpreting/ implementing human resources-related department policies/ procedures
 Involved in devevelopment, implementation & monitoring of section goals/ policies/ procedures and department programs including selection process as well as organization structure
 Functioned as member of various committees within and outside the department
 Managed end to end recruitment process including evaluation/ classification of individual positions based on organizational recruitment policies/ procedures, state and federal laws
 Prepared/ presented various status reports for the senior management team and other stakeholders to enable effective decision making

Operation Coordinator at SABIC
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • February 2008 to April 2010

 Managed supply of cooling water, oxygen, natural gas, argon, nitrogen and compressed air to the plants
 Aligned supply utility parameters to plant design. Troubleshot issues related to operating utility equipment like pumps, heat exchangers and cooling tower
 Set up/ updated utilities procedures. Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing various improvement projects
 Participated in various internal & external ISO audits
 Designed/ implemented development programs for new engineers. Defined departmental KPIs and long term strategy
 Worked on system enhancement study & implementation projects related to oxygen/ nitrogen systems including piping modification and flow metering

Inspector & Operator at Halliburton & Hanisco
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 2003 to February 2005

Education

Master's degree, Executive MBA
  • at Ie University
  • November 2021
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Business Administration
  • at Arab Open University
  • September 2013
Diploma, Associated Degree in Mechanical Technology (Industrial Operation)
  • at Technical Collage
  • January 2003

Specialties & Skills

Team Leadership
People Management
Performance Management
Succession Planning
Talent Acquisition
SAP - HR
Caoching
MS Excel
successFactor
HR & Management Sessions

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Toastmaster
  • Club Secretary
  • April 2012
SHRM
  • Since 2011 Member
  • June 2011

Hobbies

  • Spending time with family
    When I am not working, I spend most of my time with my young family. I enjoy outdoor based activities such as shopping and related visiting. Also I enjoy watching movies and documentary programs.