علي الشريف

Joined the organization as GRO & Admin Supervisor, moved on upward career trajectories, to merit promotion to the position of HR & Administration Manager

Designation Chronology:
• January 2018 - Present: HR & Administration Manager
• December 2015 - December 2017: GRO & Admin Supervisor

Accomplishments:
• Instrumental in accelerating the evolution of HR function at SHOMOUL. Played a key role in developing and shaping state-of-the-art HR and people strategy, to support the future growth plans for the business.
• Designed next-generation HR and managed a full spectrum of HR & Administration operations.
• Recognized for delivering best-in-class employee/manager advice and support on a wide range of compliance, cultural, legal & ethical issues at SHOMOUL, which has multiple nationalities employees in different projects across the Kingdom.

Responsibilities:
• Commanding all aspects of Human resource management, Administration and Government Affairs. Establishing and implementing HR policies & practices in compliance with Saudi Labor Law.
• Delivering an integrated annual HR plan including manpower strategy, training and development strategy, knowledge transfer and organizational enhancement strategy, competence development and performance management strategy.
• Directing daily support operations and administrative procedures. Overseeing facilities services, maintenance activities and trades-persons.
• Donning multiple hats whilst managing a multitude of Office organization and management tasks including Medical aid matters, Administration of staff (e. g. medical aid claims, tax matters, employee welfare).
• Administering end-to-end recruitment process - interviews, selection, to hiring. Ensure timely availability of these resources to meet the project deadline.
• Endeavoring to create a unique, motivated and best-in-class field force with a winning attitude and culture.
• Providing strategic directions on people strategy, policy and practice, ensuring people issues are managed effectively, reviewing employee grievances, and taking disciplinary actions to drive positive culture through employee engagement.
• Set KPIs for the department in line with the department’s scorecard and objectives.
• Fostered and cultivated a positive work environment, with a focus on employee engagement and an inclusive culture that will distinguish SHOMOUL as an employer of choice.

Accomplishments and Responsibilities as GRO & Admin Supervisor (December 2015 - December 2017):
• Commanded Administration and Government Relations functions across sub-functions - external recruitment, training & development, compensation & benefits, employee relations and government affairs to meet Company’s business requirements.
• Supervised day-to-day support operations of the company, planned the most efficient administrative procedure & lead a team of professionals to complete administrative duties in all departments.
• Nurtured synergistic business relationships with government bodies and ministries in order to expedite the processing of government administrative issues.
• Led development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems. Rolled out HR strategies and revised each year to align with the wider business.
• Played a truly foundational role in how workforces evolve, adapt, and transform over time, thus propelling an organization and its people forward.
• Served as HRBP, ensured a high and consistent standard of HR service delivery to Head Office employees.
• Processed employees’ transactions on time and administer requirements for the arrival of new joiners and exit process for leavers.
• Oversaw travel-related operations and ensured an on-time delivery of employee’s travel needs including flight reservation, hotel booking, car rental and further travel arrangements required.

Accomplishments:
• Ownership for managing the execution of all procedures handled by governmental organizations and ministries on behalf of the Company and its employees.
• Served as the lead “face of the company” in all Government Affairs activity, led government initiatives and advocated for specific plans to advance the company's objectives. Liaised with governmental authorities to determine agreements, governmental regulations, and statutory requirements to minimize their impact on the Company.
• Handled the government administrative transactions of employees. Processed visas/work permits, Iqama’s, exit and re-entry visas, visit visas and sponsorship for employees’ families and final exit visa for employees.
• Managed/expedited renewal of all Company registration licenses as well as special papers to Chamber of Commerce.
• Served as SPOC for all administrative issues of the company’s projects & headed administrative staff to cope with it.
• Directed execution of the Business Services Function’s objectives, initiatives and plans.
• Gathered market intelligence on new government policies influencing company business and clients.

Responsibilities:
• Developed, in partnership with company executives/stakeholders, the company's government relations and public policy strategy and agenda as it relates to the company’s strategy and help prioritize actions and resources.
• Established GR budget, managed Government Relations sub-function within the approved budgets and in line with the set policies and procedures. justified variances to achieve cost-effectiveness objectives.
• Managed all government HR-related e-service portals; including MUQEEM, GOSI, MOFA, QIWA and the Ministry of Human Resources.
• Partnered with PRO team for issuance of visas, medicals, driving license, labor cards, Iqamas, and registration with GOSI.
• Handled processing of police reports (speed tickets, vandalism, violation, etc.), vehicle registration, and driver’s licenses.
• Managed air & ground travel, hotel reservations & accommodation for employees/ visitors. Oversaw supplier contracts, client contracts, lease renewal of all government documents & ensured all these documents are up to date.
• Aided management with challenging staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, managing performance, terminating employees & disciplinary procedures.
• Positioned strategic human resources management as the catalyst for amplifying broader business/organizational goals.
• Ensured a solid HR strategy in place and significantly contributed to the development of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines, and enforced implementation to ensure that all procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering high-quality and cost-effective service to internal customers.
• Served as Trusted Advisor to the HR management advised on changes/amendments to the prevailing laws/rules/ regulations and highlighted any potential risk or financial concern.
• Partnered with the legal team for conducting investigations of employee complaints, document findings and analyzing the situation for potential liability.