Amjad Abu Ajweh

Reported directly to the CEO and led the Human Capital and Organization Development function. Oversaw HR strategy organizational design workforce planning talent management performance management compensation and benefits employee relations and organizational transformation. Led the Human Capital function supporting 130 employees across headquarters and 8 branches. Developed and implemented the Human Capital strategy aligned with business objectives. Redesigned the organizational structure job architecture and governance framework. Implemented performance management competency frameworks and succession planning initiatives. Strengthened HR policies procedures and employee experience while enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Reported to the Shared Services Vice President and partnered with Human Capital Strategy and Operations executives to lead enterprise wide Human Capital transformation initiatives. Directed strategic programs impacting more than 11500 employees with a portfolio exceeding SAR 34 million. Led the Shared Services transformation operating model seconded employee transfer program and ISO 9001 initiatives. Managed cross functional teams and collaborated with executive leadership Accenture and EY to deliver sustainable business transformation organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.

Reported to the Human Resources Director and led Human Resources and Organization Development initiatives supporting more than 1500 employees across multiple business functions. Directed organizational design workforce planning performance management talent management succession planning and compensation and benefits initiatives. Partnered with executive leadership and PwC to develop job grading salary structures and reward frameworks while driving organizational effectiveness change management and business performance.

Led talent acquisition and workforce readiness initiatives during a period of rapid business expansion, supporting the launch of new fitness centers across Saudi Arabia. Managed local and international recruitment while partnering with business leaders to secure critical talent for operational growth.

Key Contributions
Led end-to-end international recruitment, relocation, onboarding, and workforce readiness for business expansion initiatives.
Recruited 50+ female professionals from Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, enabling the successful launch of the company's first women's fitness centers in Saudi Arabia.
Optimized recruitment processes, strengthened talent pipelines, and improved hiring quality across local and international recruitment.
Recruited business-critical talent including Branch Managers, Operations Managers, Fitness Coaches, Personal Trainers, Swimming Coaches, Supervisors, and Security personnel to support rapid organizational growth.

(Secondment assignment from Obeikan Investment Group to establish the Human Resources & Organization Development function...)

Led the establishment of the Human Resources and Organization Development function for a growing K-12 education organization in Saudi Arabia.

Partnered directly with the CEO and executive leadership to design the operating model, organizational structure, governance framework, salary structure, job architecture, and HR policies, creating the foundation for sustainable organizational growth.

Key Contributions
Established the Human Resources & Organization Development function from the ground up.
Designed the organizational structure, operating model, governance framework, and reporting relationships.
Built the Salary Structure, Job Grading Framework, Compensation Architecture, and Job Profile Framework.
Aligned the organization's HR framework with Saudi Ministry of Education standards, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Executive Transformation Mandate:
Led enterprise Organization Development and Human Capital transformation initiatives across 21 business units, supporting 5, 000+ employees across Manufacturing, Education, and Real Estate sectors. Partnered with Group leadership to build scalable organizational frameworks, workforce structures, and HR transformation solutions supporting business growth.

Strategic Leadership Focus:
Organization Design • Job Architecture • Organizational Capability • HR Transformation • Workforce Optimization • Competency Frameworks • Career Architecture • HR Technology Transformation • Executive Stakeholder Partnership

Signature Achievements:
• Led SAR 30M+ Organization Development transformation initiatives, including Job Family Architecture and Oracle HRMS implementation across 21 business units.
• Designed and implemented enterprise Job Family Architecture, Competency Frameworks, Critical Roles Framework, Career Paths, and Position Governance models.
• Redesigned organizational grading structures, job bands, and workforce architecture aligned with Hay Group methodology, improving organizational clarity and eliminating role duplication.
• Facilitated 25+ executive workshops with business leaders and Phoenix Consulting to validate organizational structures, capabilities, and future workforce requirements.
• Successfully implemented Oracle HRMS covering HRIS, Payroll, Performance Management, Attendance, and HR Shared Services within the planned timeline.

Leadership Impact:
Established the foundation for a scalable Group-wide Human Capital operating model by standardizing organizational structures, strengthening workforce governance, and enabling sustainable talent development across diverse business sectors.

Signature Achievements:
• Managed end-to-end recruitment operations across retail and corporate functions, ensuring effective talent acquisition support aligned with business needs.
• Developed employer branding initiatives, recruitment governance practices, and hiring approaches to strengthen talent attraction and recruitment effectiveness.
• Led and developed a Talent Acquisition team of 4 professionals, improving recruitment coordination, onboarding practices, and operational efficiency.
• Partnered with business leaders to provide talent market insights, workforce planning support, and recruitment recommendations to enable informed hiring decisions.

Managed HR operations and workforce services for 5, 000+ employees across geographically dispersed and remote project sites, supporting manpower readiness, employee services, accommodation coordination, logistics support, and operational continuity within challenging contracting environments.
Streamlined HR operational workflows, improving service delivery, compliance, and coordination across multiple project locations.
• Partnered with project leadership to support workforce mobilization, manpower planning, and operational readiness aligned with construction schedules.
• Managed workforce administration and employee services for large employee populations, including site support, accommodation coordination, and remote workforce requirements.
• Strengthened coordination between HR and Logistics functions to ensure timely manpower deployment and continuity of site operations.
Built strong operational HR foundations by managing workforce challenges across remote and complex project environments, developing practical expertise in employee services, workforce relations, site operations, safety-sensitive environments, and operational resilience

Progressively promoted from Administrator

Role Scope:
Managed day-to-day Human Resources operations for a 50-employee organization, supporting employee services, HR administration, compliance requirements, and coordination with government entities.

Core Responsibilities:
HR Operations • Employee Relations • Government Relations • HR Administration • Compliance Coordination • Employee Services

Key Contributions:
• Managed HR administrative processes and employee services, ensuring operational continuity and compliance with local requirements.
• Coordinated with government authorities and external entities to facilitate HR-related services, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Supported workforce needs through effective employee relations and operational HR practices.