عمار عبدالله, HR Group Director

عمار عبدالله

HR Group Director

ASSR Group

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Accounting
Experience
14 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 5 Months

HR Group Director at ASSR Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since August 2016

Highlights:
• Successfully automated HR procedures and reached the zero state with papers.
• Efficiently managed and controlled the Saudization file while ensuring net saving of more than 5 million SR.
• Provided the board of directors with the initiative indicators for the future attitudes of the government regarding the labor, Saudization, some occupations and their changeable percentages such as Accounting, Marketing Specialists and other occupations, which was the big challenge for the business in the company.
• Introduced the concept of small trader in the company to support the young Saudis with little capital to be a partner and help them achieve a good target by selling company products.
• Activated the initiative of part-time jobs to support the business by Saudi employees.
• Protected the company from any labor issues by maintaining the right process according to the applicable regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Human Resources Ministry.
• Developed/implemented policies & procedures in the company, ensuring the smooth running of company operations.

Responsibilities:
• Manage overall HR responsibilities of the group including all aspects of recruitment, employee engagement, staff trainings, performance management, benefits, compensation, and exit process.
• Develop and implement organizational HR strategies and initiatives aligned with corporate group strategy; support current and future business needs through development, engagement and motivation of human capital.
• Design, develop and execute full-cycle recruitment plans and talent sourcing strategies to attract, select and recruit potential talents that will further drive the achievement of staffing goals and business objectives.
• Manage the entire recruitment cycle, screen and review applications, shortlist qualified candidates, conduct interviews, and hire employees. Develop HR budget and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets.
• Review policies and regulations that raise productivity, reduce costs, and support and develop business.
• Consult, build and implement enhancements to HR processes and structure to improve the HR function's alignment to business objectives and to help drive business results.
• Implement HR best practice policies and procedures throughout the organization, while operating within legal boundaries; consistently ensure compliance with employment-related laws, regulations and corporate policies.
• Maintain good communication and positive relationships with employees to promote employee satisfaction; address their grievances/issues through positive and professional mediation.
• Organize and manage the manpower management cost, and enhance the ability of manpower through training programs for skills and abilities.

HR & Admin Manager at El-Ajou Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2014 to June 2017

Responsibilities:
• Managed all HR and admin activities of the company including all aspects of recruitment, payroll, leave management, benefits, compensation, employee engagement, training, administration, performance management and payroll.
• Coordinated with different departments to determine job needs, accordingly developed plans to meet the manpower requirements and managed recruitment cost-effectively as per recruitment budget, criteria and requirement.
• Led and managed the entire recruitment cycle including designing the recruitment strategy, sourcing new candidates through databases /social media, conducting interviews as well as preparing job descriptions for employees.
• On-boarded new employees, prepared employment contracts and ensured all pre-employment checks.
• Retained top talent through employee engagement, L&D and succession planning.
• Offered HR insight to business leaders, people managers and employees.
• Coordinated with department heads on issues related to organizational design, job analysis and evaluation including implementing procedures related to recruitment, testing, promotion, transportation and termination of service.
• Set up & maintained succession planning process for key positions including recruitment & selection processes (requisition approval, interview techniques, assessments, reference checks, extending offers, tracking applicants, etc.).
• Drafted HR administration policies, procedures, working guidelines and job descriptions; prepared presentations on awareness of HR policies & procedures.
• Worked on TNAs on a yearly basis and worked as an in-charge of the LMS for the region.

Board Member and Founder at Saudi Society for Human Resources
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2013 to May 2016

Highlight:
• Efficiently developed and managed 7 programs in partnership with the private sector to support the association to carry out its work, generating revenues of more than 1.5 million.
• Developed documentation and accreditation programs through electronic services to document experiences and courses.
• Conducted various events and workshops to activate the association’s role in serving the general community.
• Developed partnership initiatives with the private sector and the charitable sector to provide localization solutions instead of fictitious Saudization, and provided funds exceeding 3 million riyals.

Responsibilities:
• Direct and manage overall operations of the association, develop financial plans that support the association's initiatives as well as adopt the association's policies and regulations.
• Monitor and review the performance of the executive presidency.

Admin & HR Manager at Saudi Oil Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2009 to April 2013

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing the HR and Admin function by researching, developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating the company’s personnel policies, programs, systems and procedures related to employee relations.
• Actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process.
• Oriented new employees, distributed the employee manuals, and ensured that the employees have signed a copy.
• Drafted HR administration policies, procedures, working guidelines, job descriptions and handbooks/manuals; prepared presentations/manuals/handbooks on awareness of HR policies & procedures.
• Reviewed existing HR policies & procedures and recommended updates to the HR manager; kept the employees updated on the latest amendments in the policy and procedures.
• Designed training programs to raise the competency level of employees; coordinated with government agencies for training and employment. Organized training sessions and activities; monitored staff performance and attendance.
• Prepared the organizational structure, developed job descriptions with career goals as well as designed salary scale.
• Handled HR administrative activities including managing labor office instructions, dealing with insurance, managing visa-related activities, handling employee affairs, end of service benefits and annual leaves.

Education

Master's degree, Accounting
  • at King Abdul Aziz University
  • January 2015
Diploma, Chancellor Social
  • at Reseller Center
  • January 2013
Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Carolina University
  • January 2012
Diploma, Innovative Marketing
  • at Rhode Word Academy
  • January 2011
Diploma, HR Management
  • at University of Maryland
  • January 2010
Diploma, HR Management
  • at Oxford University
  • January 2010
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Imam Muhammad bin Saud University
  • January 2008

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Public Administration
Human Resources
Training and Development
Business Administration
Talent Management/Acquisition
Recruitment & Selection
HR Budgeting
Performance Management
Employee Affairs/Relations
Organizational Development
Training & Talent Development
Team Building & Leadership

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Management of security and safety (Certificate)
Crisis Management (Certificate)
The methods of dealing with teenagers (Certificate)
Preparation of bank documents (Certificate)
Meeting Management (Certificate)
performance development strategies (Certificate)
Building and managing a team work (Certificate)
The foundations of persuasion and influence others (Certificate)
Methods of Customer Service (Certificate)
Planning and formulating management objectives (Certificate)
Determination of priorities (Certificate)
Preparation of feasibility studies (Certificate)
Effective Negotiation Skills (Certificate)
Planning and Managing Advertising Campaigns (Certificate)
Marketing Planning (Certificate)
Principles and foundations of public relations (Certificate)
Administrative Leadership (Certificate)
The Basics EDM (Certificate)
Save and update regulations and work procedures (Certificate)
Manpower Planning (Certificate)
Human Resources Development (Certificate)
Recruitment and Selection Management (Certificate)
Personnel Management (Certificate)
Human Resources (Certificate)
Social Advisor (Certificate)
Advanced Human Resource Management (Certificate)
Employment and workers in the Kingdom (Certificate)
The social insurance system (Certificate)
ICDL Computer (Certificate)