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Areej Alobaidi, HR Manager KSA

Areej Alobaidi

HR Manager KSA·Beiersdorf

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, MBA in Human Resources

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 8 months

HR Manager KSA

January 2023 - January 2024

Beiersdorf

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2023 - January 2024

• Support line management in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy.
• Maintain and coordinate appropriate learning interventions taking into account learning principles and theories (e.g. training program, coaching, on-the-job learning, etc) and manage the ongoing delivery.
• Support the Reward strategy and prepare recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide a customer focused approach with internal stakeholders to address ad hoc issues.
• Maintain custody of the local labor laws and their application to the business.
• Manage key stakeholders’ expectations in growing and developing the business and their employees.
• Drive the people processes (Performance, Development, Career) to ensure employees level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards.
• Promote feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to employees.
• Understand / is in touch with employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns.
• Review and benchmark the internal and external environment in order to recommend improvements in HR policies and initiatives to enhance overall business performance.
• Manage third party resources.
• Manage and build the Saudization plan.
• Plan and manage the staffing budget.
• Create HR policies.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Human Resources Business Partner KSA & Egypt

September 2019 - September 2022

Al Fakher Tobacco Factory

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

September 2019 - September 2022

• leading the HR strategy and execution.
• Support line management in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy.
• Provide a customer focused approach with internal stakeholders to address and solve issues.
• Support the reward strategy and prepare recommendations where appropriate.
• Drive the employees processes (Performance, Development, Career) to ensure employees level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and leadership.
• Review and benchmark the internal and external environment in order to recommend improvements in HR policies, services, processes and initiatives to enhance overall business performance.
• Identify and drive the communication and sharing of learning across functions within and outside KSA & Egypt to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the business in developing strategies for long-term growth and progress.

Company industry:
Tobacco & Smoking Goods
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Specialist, Middle East

February 2018 - August 2019

CHEP

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2018 - August 2019

• Managing the employee life cycle processes (Onboarding, Performance Review Cycle, Employee Engagement Survey, Annual Salary Review, Bonus, and Talent Reviews).
• Provide expert HR advice to employees and line managers on policy and procedures across MENA and assist in development of new policies and procedures as necessary.
• Maintain custody of the local labor laws and their application to the business.
• Maintaining and updating the employees information in GOSI, HRDF, and Wage Protection system.
• Coach and support employees and line managers on all employee relations issues in line with the relevant policy and employment laws.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in HR service.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

HR Generalist

December 2013 - January 2018

Raytheon

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2013 - January 2018

• Communicate and implement policies and procedures.
• Managing the hiring process.
• Maintaining and updating the employees information in GOSI, HRDF.
• Managing the employee life cycle processes (Onboarding, Performance Review Cycle, Annual Salary Review, Reward System, and Exit Interview).
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Answer employees queries about HR.

Company industry:
Military & Defense
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Human Resources Administrator for Red Sea Hotel

March 2013 - December 2013

Al Hokair Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2013 - December 2013

• Managing the hiring process.
• Managing the government platforms.
• Updating the HR database.
• Organize and maintain employees records.
• Answer employees queries about HR.
• Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Recruitment Specialist

March 2012 - March 2013

Gazzaz Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2012 - March 2013

• Create and publish job ads in various portals.
• Screen resumes and job applications.
• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings
• Managing the onboarding and exit Interview.
• Maintaining and updating the employee's information in GOSI, HRDF, and health insurance.

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Education

University of Business and Technology

May 2017

May 2017

Master's degree, MBA in Human Resources

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 4.86 out of 5

GPA (point): 4.86 out of 5

King Abdulaziz University

June 2009

June 2009

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Concentration “Human Resource Management

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 4.85 out of 5

GPA (point): 4.85 out of 5

Skills

Communications

Expert

Interviewing

Expert

Recruitment

Expert

Self Confidence

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Budget planning and execution.

Expert

Performance management.

Expert

Talent management

Expert

Change management

Expert

HR policy design and implementation

Expert

Employee engagement & retention

Expert

Communications

Expert

Interviewing

Expert

Recruitment

Expert

Self Confidence

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Training
Saudi Arabia labor law
Expertise Forum for Training and Consulting
Jun 2018
Interviewing Skills – For Recruitment & Selection
Spearhead Training
Dec 2014
The Korn Ferry Hay Guide Chart – Profile Method of Job Evaluation
The Korn Ferry Hay
Mar 2023
Managers Leadership Skills
Prince Sultan College for Business
Apr 2014