G a i t h H a m m a d, Human Capital Advisor

G a i t h H a m m a d

Human Capital Advisor

Confidential

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Diploma, Certified Balance Scorecard Practitioner
Experience
25 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :25 years, 2 Months

Human Capital Advisor at Confidential
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since March 2012

This Company is a state of the art aggregated production facility of recycled paper manufacturer, established in 1994 and is now running an investment of over 1 billion US$, and driving towards going public IPO in 2015.

Reporting to the Managing Director/CEO, my scope as an advisor includes: formulating the HR business plan strategy with focus on developing and implementing plans and approaches which will ensure that the business is able to recruit, train, develop and retain the right number of people with the skills necessary to enable the business to deliver its short, medium and longer-term objectives through various approaches which include: organizational development, workforce planning, talent management and succession planning, core-value integration, and future leadership programs.

Lead the provision of best practice Human Capital systems, and Organization Development initiatives and techniques to support the business strategy related to: Sourcing & resourcing, Reward and Recognition which ensures competitive edge which meets future challenges, Saudization initiatives, and talent management initiatives.

Senior Consultant at HayGroup
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2011 to March 2012

Scope of work includes: organization effectiveness and roles, reward, and talent management to achieve strategic objectives, and provide solutions by combining services just right for specific situations

Provide consultation, advice, coaching, education, and decision-making support to clients over Human Resource function

Provide objective advice, expertise and specialist skills with the aim of creating value, maximizing growth or improving the business performance of HayGroup clients

Primarily concerned with the strategy, structure, management and operations of an organization, by identifying options with recommendations, providing additional resources and/or the mplementation of solutions

Typical tasks involve: conducting analysis; running focus groups and facilitating workshops; preparing business proposals/presentations; identifying issues and forming hypotheses; formulating and implementing recommendations/solutions; managing projects and programs.

Corporate HR Business Manager at Al Faisaliah Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2009 to October 2011

Leading the development and implementation of Group HR Strategy,

Clarifying Organization Structure, Working Relationship and Communication of Business Units - Corporate Office,

Developing the HR - Authorities and Responsibilities Matrix,

Designing HR Systems and Initiatives; Talent Acquisition Programs, Employee Referral Program, Apprenticeship Program, Executive Management Incentives Plan, HR-Career Path Planning, Competency Profile,

Conducting periodic HR auditing & risk assessments to ensure BU’s' compliance with Group HR Policies, Procedures & Processes, and recommending the corrective/preventive action plans,

Participating in strategic decision making and due diligence activities related to start-up business as an HR business partner, and closure of business,

Manage Third- Party contracts and outsourced Functions, such as SLA agreements, Shared Services, Group Health Care Scheme and Travel Agencies,

Responsible for managing Executive Recruitment initiatives through International Head hunters,

Establishing Group Compensation and Benefits System (salary grades, salary ranges and salary increment system), after implementing the new AFG Grading Structure with Watson Wyatt,

Collaborated with HR and Business Managers to advance the business and build organizational capability, identification of High Potential employees, and appropriate development interventions

Group Compensation & Benefits Manager at Al Faisaliah Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2006 to January 2009

Research, analyze, and evaluate, salary rates and benefits offered in similar industries, comparing, analyzing the market trends on internal worth and external market conditions and recommending action for improvement, and recommends plans & solutions to Group HR & Admin. Director,

Develop, implement, and evaluate new benefit packages, variable pay, executive compensation, and incentive & bonus programs,

Develop, maintain and implement HR compensation policies and pay structures to ensure consistency with Group strategic objectives.

Conduct Job Descriptions, and undertake Job analysis and job evaluations for jobs on the corporate level to determine appropriate salary levels and to ensure consistency between pay and job roles,

Review, analyze salary increases and promotions within the Business Units to ensure its alignment with Group policy,

Head - HR Systems & Policies at Al Faisaliah Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2004 to June 2006

Developing the Organization Structures, Charts, Manpower Planning.

Development of HRIS (SAP) manual & work flows.

Monitoring SAP-HR system effectiveness, conversion of data, implementation, reporting & testing.

Enhancement of SAP-HR module, Authorization Profiles, Validation.

Enhancement of HR Business Process, Quality Assurance Practices, Auditing, and compliance.

Development of Work-life Balance Programs (i.e. dress code, communication, employee counseling, relocation, schooling)

Responsible for Employee relations (i.e. absenteeism, conflict/dispute resolution, discipline, safety)

Assistant HR Manager at Al Faisaliah Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 1999 to January 2004

Participating in implementation of the “Grading Structure” over the Group & Business Units in consultation with Philadelphia Consulting Group

Participating in SAP-HR Module implementation for Group and Business Units

Responsible for analyzing and evaluating new positions within the Group / Business Units, and employee transfer

Responsible for developing Plans & Procedures for employee Career-Path Development based on the conduction of professional Performance Appraisals

Participation in preparing HR Department “Objective Plans & Strategies”, and evaluate their implementation

Responsible for preparing the annual plan & budget format and guidelines for the five Units under Human Resources Department.

Participated in preparing the “Group HR Policy” in both languages English & Arabic. Also preparation of the “Group Internal Regulation” approved by the Saudi Labor Office.

Education

Diploma, Certified Balance Scorecard Practitioner
  • at G2C
  • June 2011
Diploma, Advanced Strategic HR Masterclass
  • at IIRME
  • October 2010
Diploma, Risk Management
  • at UMB
  • April 2010
Diploma, Competency Profiling
  • at IHRM
  • February 2008
Master's degree, Human Resources
  • at International University of America
  • December 2007
Diploma, Certified Compensation & Benefits Proffessional
  • at MeircConsulting
  • June 2007
Diploma, TOEIC - ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
  • at SOUKS CONSULTING
  • June 2006
Diploma, HR Shared Service
  • at IQPC
  • October 2005
Diploma, Analyzing & Documenting Policies, Procedures, and Processes
  • at Knowledge Consultants
  • June 2004
Diploma, Job Analysis
  • at Watson Whayt
  • September 2003
Diploma, Job Evaluation
  • at Watson Whayt
  • September 2003
Diploma, Competency Management
  • at Meirc Consulting
  • September 2003
Diploma, ISO 9001:2000 TRANSITION
  • at QMI
  • June 2002
Diploma, Foundation In Project Management
  • at Al-Faisaliah Training Center
  • May 2001
Diploma, ISO 9000 Internal Quality Audit
  • at Al-Faisaliah Training Center
  • April 2000
Diploma, Developing Skills for HR Personnel
  • at Al-Faisaliah Training Center
  • October 1999
Diploma, ISO Quality Awareness Program
  • at Al-Faisaliah Training Center
  • April 1999
Bachelor's degree, Law
  • at Jordan University
  • January 1998
High school or equivalent, A - Level
  • at Glasgow High School
  • August 1989
High school or equivalent, High School
  • at Hill Head High School
  • August 1982

Specialties & Skills

Performance Appraisal
Human Capital Strategy
Business Process Excellence
Compensation Plan Development
Senior Executives
SAP - HR module Implementation
Willing to accept major responsibilities, thrives challenges and can be committed to excellence
Fluent in English (Speaking & Writing)
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Responsible & Dependable
Organized & Self-managed
Expert in using all MS Office Suit
Leadership skills & Team Work Spirit

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

International Who's Who of Professionals
  • Professional
  • January 2008