ALI ZUBAIDI, Group Recruitment and Learning Manager

ALI ZUBAIDI

Group Recruitment and Learning Manager

Al-Bahar Machinery Group ( Caterpillar Dealer )

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Master's degree, Business Studies HR Management Division
Experience
23 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 3 Months

Group Recruitment and Learning Manager at Al-Bahar Machinery Group ( Caterpillar Dealer )
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since January 2023

Al-Bahar is the exclusive Cat® Dealer in UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. Supply Cat Heavy Equipment, Construction Equipment, Power Systems with more than 60 years of experience operating with business model built up on trust and quality.
o Coordination and overall management of the Recruitment function.
o Apply recruitment best practice, source candidates using variety of tools and techniques, establish the recruitment methods and develop/ monitor the recruitment function KPI’s and metrics.
o Translate the Regional training plan into local training plans for individual Business Units. Develop and maintain open communication between all parties
o Monitor all training systems including OLM and DPC to ensure appropriate maintenance of all employee records in OLM and proper utilization of DPC.

Global Talent Acquisition Partner at CARE International
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2021 to January 2023

CARE International is one of the world’s largest aid agencies, fighting poverty and injustice in over 95 countries around the world, and helping 65 million people each year to find routes out of poverty. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives in the aftermath

Reporting to the Director of Global Talent Acquisition, as a Global Talent Acquisition Partner
I am responsible for full life cycle recruiting and manages assigned requisitions for the
Middle Eastern, Northern Africa & Asia Regions.


• Acting as a specialty recruiting and staffing expert with demonstrated ability to
effectively build business relationships with assigned business groups.
• Responsible for creating / maintaining a strong network of candidates for ongoing
• organizational needs by developing innovative sourcing initiatives and a solid
pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Inclusive of sourcing, screening, and interviewing internal and external candidates
the Recruitment.
• Coordinator will partner with hiring managers to source, select, interview, make
recommendations and hire selected candidates.
• Partner closely with the Regional HR Partner and Country HR Generalist to identify
and understand the needs of the business and also serve as a back-up for other
members of the Talent Acquisition Team

HR & Recruitment Consultant at Al Wadi Recruitment Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2018 to February 2020

As HR & Recruitment consultant, I am leading a variety of human resource projects and provide fruitful human capital advice to clients, help the client optimize everyday processes such as recruitment, as well as implement strategic HR plans and technology.
Responsibilities
 Initiate and lead human resource programs and projects
 Assist in the development and integration of policies and procedures
 Review Organization structure. Develop and update Job Descriptions, Job evaluation and Grading
 Provide advice and recommendations to HR personnel for resolution of daily issues
 Formulate strategic and practical plans to address human resource matters
 Assist in recruiting, training and management of personnel
 Devise plans and techniques to drive change and culture management
 Select and implement suitable HR technology
 Help establish control systems for compliance with business methods and HR practices
 Review systems and processes and make modifications to address issues
 Refurbish knowledge of advancements in the field and present new ideas

Global Talent Management and Acquisition Senior Manager at AlKhorayef Petroleum Company ( APC )
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • February 2015 to January 2018

Talent Acquisition Management Primary Responsibilities:

 Prepare APC’s manpower plan with projections of requirements, including required budgets in collaboration with Executive and Management teams, and ensure a proper execution of the plan in order to meet APC’s strategic objectives
 Develop, maintain and manage Corporate talent acquisition guidelines for the selection process activities such as applicants’ screening, shortlisting applicants, interviews, psychometric assessments, and various group activities to enhance APC’s selection criteria and ensure its attraction of best-fit talent
 Design and review application forms and other recruitment materials such as brochures, website and recruitment advertisements as required
 Align APC’s manpower plans with the Nitaqat standards and requirements to maintain Saudization rates and position APC favorably with Saudi regulators
 Develops metrics for measuring the effectiveness of talent management and acquisition processes and presents related ROI reports when needed to the management
 Select, manage and maintain relationships with preferred suppliers for recruitment services (e.g. agents, recruitment agencies)
 Introduce, manage and maintain automated Talent Acquisition and Management platforms (e.g. Oracle’s iRecruitment, online psychometric assessment) and train Global HRBPs and relevant managers on its use and application

Talent Management Primary Responsibilities:

 Manage and monitor the performance management system locally and globally and recommend corrective actions for employees’ development
 Ensure training of performance goals settings, monitoring performances and formal and informal reviews in order to ensure the consistency of APC performance management system
 Monitor and validate annual bonus and merit increase recommendations in order to ensure its alignment with performance management metrics
 Develop and update APC’s competencies framework and ensure the proper communication, training and utilization of competencies in employees’ development
 Develop and implement Corporate programs and guidelines for all talent management efforts such as performance management system, succession planning, career planning and development, employee assessments and talent pipelines
 Develop communication material to raise awareness and to ensure a proper utilization of APC’s talent management programs in order to increase employee engagement and retention of talent
 Identifies Talent gaps (qualitative and quantitative) in the context of the growth ambition of APC worldwide
 Ensures all job descriptions remain current, and designs, implements, and conducts job analysis on new and revised job descriptions to satisfy various talent and compensation efforts

HR Manager at Baker Hughes Inc
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • September 2014 to February 2015

Baker Hughes provides the worldwide oil and natural gas industry products and services for drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production. Baker Hughes, a Fortune 500 Company operates in over 90 countries serving independent, international and national oil companies with around 70, 000 employees.

HR Manager Primary Responsibilities:

 Manage the internal HR systems and procedures to ensure high quality delivery of day-to-day HR services to align & leverage the HR daily activities in assigned countries to support business growth in this area.
 Recommend improvements to departmental procedures to ensure that all relevant governmental requirements are fulfilled and direct the implementation of instructions to specific HR activities to ensure delivering a quality and cost-effective HR service.
 Liaise with Operation Managers to develop the Country HR plans within the set area performance and operational targets.
 Manages salary survey participation in assigned countries throughout reviewing existing compensation & benefits system and recommend best practices that are benchmarked against similar business industries .
 Participate in recruiting process and ensured that candidates chosen had optimal experience.
 Full ownership and delivery of Nationalization targets and diversity ratios
 Maintain the HRIS records in order to ensure that is aligned with the HR activities which can support Company Strategic plans in short-long term objectives.

Country HR Manager at Baker Hughes
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • September 2012 to September 2014

 Manages in country labor/employees relations with regards to any grievance & disciplinary procedures to ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal regulations.
 Training First Line Managers on HR Tools this include (i.e. Reward & Recognition, Comp Planner, Performance Management etc..) and monitor its implementation stages to ensure the system is used properly at targeted assigned period.
 In charge of local University, Colleges and any other Educational institutions Relationship throughout (i.e. annual career fairs, Sponsorship of Graduate Assistant Programs etc...).
 Administers an online System (i.e. Service Rewards and Core Value Recognition) with persevere execution within the respective countries.
 Coordinates/Facilitates the non-Technical Training Program Delivery by identifying required courses in various locations.
 Participate in Development, implementation of the enterprise HR Policies & Procedures across divisional in assigned countries.
 Direct the termination and exit interview process throughout the organization to ensure proper implementation and relevant documentation has been captured.
 Manages the on-boarding procedures and provides orientation Training this include (i.e. company profile, core values awareness, country specific briefing, Health Safety & Environment, IT services, Legal and compliance etc…) in assigned countries.

HR Manager at Baker Hughes Inc
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2011 to September 2012

 Provides necessary local guidelines to the international rotational expatriates this include (i.e. local laws, Culture Detective etc…) in assigned locations.
 Review visas processing system against local laws minimum requirements and recommend changes as per operational needs.
 Develop general rules and regulations with clear expectation for managers and employees of compliance perspective within company policies and procedures.
 Produced an employee handbook that governs local laws and regulations by providing clarity on company common practices, policies and procedures.
 Partnered with Global Talent Management and prepared succession plans and evaluated talent pool
 Ensured a cost effective project implementation effectively.

Talent Acquisition Manager at Baker Hughes Inc
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • January 2009 to July 2011

Managing: Saudi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq& Egypt

 Full cycle recruitment from Job requisition to offer structuring
 Utilizing latest technologies, managing online career webpage database that can attract and capture best qualified candidates to provide best recruitment processes for easy sorting purposes
 Developed and implemented talent acquisition policies and practices and ensured their execution in organization
 Established and developed talent acquisition strategies with help of social networking sites
 Monitored off site recruitments and planned participation of organization in job fairs and organizations
 Train Hiring Managers on recruitment methods and use of the appropriate tools and processes.
 Documented all hiring made, metrics of employees and associated reports
 Oversaw recruiting process and maintained all documents and procedures according to legal and organizational regulations
 Oversaw recruiting process and maintained all documents and procedures according to legal and organizational regulations
 Act as a focal point for KSAB GeoMarket to support and implement COE processes and procedures
 Develop and maintain good relationship with third parties including search firms, recruitment agencies, RPO providers etc
 Documented candidate activities on Applicant Tracking System.

Unit Manager- Eastern Province (SAUDI) & Bahrain at Bayt.com
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • April 2007 to January 2009

Bayt.com is a Leading online Recruitment Company offering in addition to online service the Headhunting, Executive as well traditional Search Firm for senior & Mid level positions serving all Institutions in the Middle East

Unit Manager Eastern Province - Saudi and Bahrain Primary Responsibilities:
 Prepares and executes the manpower plan and budget. Formulates recruitment strategy and plans to achieve desired level and quality of manpower for all divisions
 Prepares and executes the manpower plan and budget. Formulates recruitment strategy and plans to achieve desired level and quality of manpower for all divisions
 Increase overall exposure of Bayt.com in market through truly end-to-end recruitment solutions that reflect on-going product development
 Manage existing teams to ensure growth of market share
 Grow, develop and support effective team leaders in each market
 Coordinated with human resources team and provided expert advice on development processes.
 Recommended ways and developed new talent strategy and processes.
 Oversaw working of Exploring Leadership program and maintained good relations with external vendors.
 Streamlined all talent data and suggested necessary improvements to talent development programs.

Relationship Manager at Bayt.com
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • June 2005 to April 2007

 Recruitment for Corporate Industries sectors for Eastern Province - Saudi & Bahrain
 Searching for and matching suitable candidates to client requirements
 Business development and client visits.
 Full ownership and delivery of targets including “ Saudiazation “ and diversity' ratios.
 Interviewing and short listing, offer and contract negotiation and on-boarding. Decision making and implementing new processes and procedures in a rapidly evolving market
 Additional duties include production of contracts of employment, seeking references,
confirmation of qualifications and training certificates, liaising with payroll dept and working within legislative requirements for placing of candidates.
 Manages the Recruiter Trainees Program.

HR Analyst at FedEx Express
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • October 2003 to June 2005

 Supervised day-to-day human resources activities with a team of 3 people
 Handled all HR administrative issues related to the business unit. This includes the administration of personnel files, information system update, recruitment database update and other administrative tasks
 Participated in the development and implementation of Human Resources Policies, Procedures and Forms (e.g. new hires, promotions, transfers and terminations).
 Participate on overseas recruitment requirements

HR Recruitment at FedEx Express
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • March 2000 to October 2003

 Employed within FedEx HR department, my role was to manage and coordinate the recruitment function for Eastern Province
 Main duties included advising and progressing resourcing requirements, including advice on resourcing best practice, company policy, statutory provisions and other applicable issues
 Drafting adverts, job descriptions and person specifications
 Co-coordinating internal/external advertising and recruitment campaigns
 Reviewing and short listing CVs for candidate selection lists; participating in the interview and selection of candidates
 Conducting rate negotiations and salary reviews
 Liaising with external agencies regarding current vacancies and recruitment issues and supporting re-deployment and promotion of staff and contract personnel

Education

Master's degree, Business Studies HR Management Division
  • at American International University
  • March 2014

2014:

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration- Economic
  • at Yarmouk University
  • June 1998

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Specialties & Skills

Compensations
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management
Human Resources
ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BENEFICIOS
BUDGETING
DELIVERY
DOCUMENTATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
POLICY ANALYSIS
QUALITY
RECRUITING
STRATEGIC PLANNING

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

TALEO Tracking Applicant System (Training)
Training Institute:
TALEO