Bander AlTurki, Country HR Administration Manager

Bander AlTurki

Country HR Administration Manager

IKEA

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
23 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 6 Months

Country HR Administration Manager at IKEA
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since May 2016

IKEA HR Operations function plays a catalyst role, by leading country HR Operations team to contribute to achieving IKEA’s goals and standards whilst delivering an efficient and profitable operation. Also work as a key Business Partner who uses a strong understanding of business and wider commercial issues and a consultative approach to drive the business, by enabling our leaders to successfully attract, develop and inspire our people by having qualitative, professional, fair and effective HR dashboard that focus on IKEA values and vision. Providing expertise to IKEA managers regarding the internal HR performance management criteria and the best ways to achieve effectiveness and engage our existing talent. Plans, focus and efforts are directly linked to IKEA country Business Plan, the global HR directions and we are as HR business partners the enabler of our Talent Management strategy.
Contributing to that, by taking ownership for unit’s business KPIs with specific focus on the HR KPIs.

Human Resources Manager – Dhahran Store at IKEA
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • July 2014 to April 2016

Member of Dhahran Store Management team. Reports directly to the Store Manager and has a matrix relation to the Country HR Manager, and lead a team of 7 professionals. As HR Business Partner, responsible on methods and processes of the store staff cost level budget, HR Administration, Compensation & Benefits, Employer Branding, Recruitment & Selection, Learning & Development, Management and Leadership, Succession and Career Planning. Providing know-how to all Store Managers and reinforce the IKEA culture and values.

Human Resources Manager – GCC & Yemen at Tetra Pak
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • November 2012 to April 2014

Member of Market Company HR Management team. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, and lead team of five professionals. Managing HR functions of Compensation & Benefits, Policies & Handbook, HR Administration procedures, and Government Relations management. This job involves a broad range of research and communication intensive activities supporting Market Company board of Directors and departments head.

Human Resources Senior Supervisor - GCC & Yemen at Tetra Pak
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2007 to November 2012

Member of Market Company HR Management team, reporting to the Human Resources Director. This role involves a broad range of research and communication intensive activities supporting overall efforts to find, engage, and hire both basic, mid, and high level talents into the organization. Develop and implement a comprehensive and innovative learning and development environment for the Company. Design and facilitate the Company training workshops, work collaboratively with the line managers and staff to ensure that there is a consistent and equitable approach to learning and development activities within the organization.

Human Resources Supervisor – Western Province at FedEx
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2006 to December 2006

Manage HR department in region (West, North and South) under the direction of Senior Manager HR; also manage recruitment process effectively implementing all HR policies, procedures and programs. As HR Supervisor perform various supervision and lead HR team in the region.

HR Manager – Saudi Arabia at ALMUSBAH TRADING GROUP
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • June 2005 to February 2006

- Leads HR Department to develop and implement policies and directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, internal communication and employee services with the aim of:
1. Attracting, developing, motivating and retaining the best talent to work for the Organization.
2. Optimizing the investment on the human capital.
3. Building the culture that supports the implementation of the company strategy.


- Building the company image as employer Responsibilities:
1. Oversees implementation of strategic people imperatives to build and preserve the culture and the values of the organization.
2. Designs and reviews HR policies and procedures and supervises their implementation on time and appropriately at all levels of the organization.
3. Prepares people forecast and succession plans to project employment needs for the sake of keeping the organization well staffed, reducing the hiring cycle costs and loss of productivity.
4. Decides on and supervises recruitment and hiring process to bring in the company the right talent needed at the most cost-efficient way.
5. Stays aware of the changes related to labor law and adapts labor relations strategies to protect the company’s image and minimize the legal risk .
6. Communicates and delivers presentations to management and employees about HR policies, practices, procedures and programs.
7. Building relationships with local universities and institutes following Company’s strategy with regard to Saudization and its image as employer.
8. Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs and decision-making.
9. Partners with top management and all departments and act as expert counsel on HR systems and strategies to increase efficiency and improve work processes.
10. Applies and improves internal communication to guarantee the good understanding of messages and information at all levels of the organization.

HR Coordinator – Saudi Arabia at ALMUSBAH TRADING GROUP
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2003 to June 2005

In Charge of Personnel and Administrative Jobs, assisting HR Manger in all phases of human resources activities related to personnel function, Employment Attendance, Financial Affairs, Housing, and Immigration. Interview and process all employment requirements along with HR policies and procedures. Assisting for preparing, Analyzing and Translating contracts, Leaves, new employee’s orientation, job applicants evaluating exams and all personnel related issues.

Personnel Coordinator – Saudi Arabia at ALMUSBAH TRADING GROUP
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2000 to August 2003

King Abdulaziz Airport Security department and Residency of Civilian Aviation transactions as Security access badges for terminals and ramp plus other relevant legalization and documentation. Responsible for other Government Relations work as Municipality issues, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Interior, and Saudi Embassies. Also coordinating assigned tasks related to personnel, employee relations, and administration.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at KING ABDUL AZIZ UNIVERSITY
  • December 2004
Diploma, Commercial Diploma
  • at Secondary Commercial Institute
  • December 1997

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Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Communication Skills
Recruitment
Organizational Skills
HR Transformation
Broad interests; sufficient interest in business generally and FMCG
Experience in using applicant tracking systems
Excellent personal presentation and grooming
Ability to identify skills gaps and identifying the required development plans
Well organized with time management and action plans
Profound knowledge of HR processes and systems & Saudi labor law
Attention to details
Ability to work under pressure and multitasks to meet deadlines
Expert to build and maintain public relations and strong connections in different fields when requir
High level of interview skills capable of using different interview techniques especially behavior
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Strong exposure to HR functions (Recruitment, Training, Development, Administration & Government r
Leader by nature
Strong analytical skills
Working with international teams
Good research and writing skills. Well-spoken
Working knowledge of the following Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook
Expert dealing with agencies to get the required services
Expert to establish and maintain talent management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

HR from A to Z (Training)
Training Institute:
Almoor Center for Training
Recruitment & Selection tool (Training)
Training Institute:
DDI
Leading Others (Training)
Training Institute:
The Oxford Group
Outstanding Investigator in Saudi Labor Law (Training)
Training Institute:
MAWAKEB TRAINING CENTER
New Saudi Labor Law (Training)
Training Institute:
Almoor Center for Training
Advanced Recruitment and Selection Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Meirc Training & Consulting
Tetra Pak Introductory Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Tetra Pak Singapore
GOSI Scheme (Training)
Training Institute:
Knowledge Convoy for Training

Hobbies

  • Media
    Watching movies and listen to music
  • Enjoying Water activities swimming and Diving
    PADI Open Water Diver Licensed
  • Reading
    Reading humanity and political history as well Management and Self Development readings
  • Football fan
    AlAhli Saudi FC, Real Madrid FC