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Hussain Alkhalifah, HR & Workforce Operations Specialist

Hussain Alkhalifah

HR & Workforce Operations Specialist·Sinohydro Corporation Ltd.

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 10 months

HR & Workforce Operations Specialist

December 2021 - December 2025

Sinohydro Corporation Ltd.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

December 2021 - December 2025

Support HR operations and workforce coordination within a large infrastructure project
environment.
Key Contributions
• Supported daily HR operations for a diverse workforce including engineers,
technicians, supervisors, and field staff.
• Assisted HR management and project leadership with workforce planning
activities and manpower allocation across departments.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes to support hiring needs
depending on project workforce demand.
• Designed a structured training initiative, supporting their transition into
operational roles within the project.
• Coordinate workforce records including attendance, leave tracking, and
employment documentation ensuring compliance with company policy and Saudi
labor regulations and Client.
• Prepared workforce reports and manpower summaries used by HR management
and project leadership for operational planning.
• Supported workforce transfers and reallocation between project teams during
operational demand changes.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

HR & Workforce Operations Specialist.

December 2021 - December 2025

Sinohydro Corporation Ltd. – Aramco Projects Environment.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

December 2021 - December 2025

Supported HR operations, workforce planning, and Saudization compliance within large
scale infrastructure projects (SPARK & RIYAS), maintaining workforce stability across a
workforce exceeding 500 employees.
• Ensured workforce availability to support uninterrupted site operations and
project timelines.
• Managed Saudization compliance across all job categories in accordance with
Schedule S requirements, reducing contractual risk exposure.
• Structured localization at job-category level, maintaining balance across
departments and operational functions.
• Coordinated recruitment and onboarding activities based on project workforce
demand and timelines.
• Developed and supported execution of recruitment and training plans aligned
with project and client requirements.
• Supervised Saudi trainee programs and supported deployment into operational
roles.
• Coordinated workforce transfers between projects while maintaining compliance
and workforce continuity.
• Prepared and delivered workforce reports to client (Aramco) and management
for planning and compliance tracking.
• Maintained audit-ready workforce documentation aligned with internal and client
requirements.
• Coordinated workforce records through government platforms including Qiwa
and GOSI.
• Collaborated with project leadership and Aramco PMT to support workforce
planning decisions.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Project HR / Workforce Operations

December 2021 - December 2025

SINOHYDRO Corporation – Aramco Project Environment (SPARK & RIYAS)

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

December 2021 - December 2025

• Managed workforce operations across large-scale project environments supporting
500+ employees during live execution.
• Owned end-to-end workforce mobilization from demand planning to site
deployment and access readiness.
• Led project-based recruitment aligned with manpower demand to maintain
execution timelines without disruption.
• Managed Saudization (Schedule S) execution, maintaining compliance while
minimizing exposure to financial penalties.
• Controlled manpower allocation and utilization to reduce overstaffing and improve
cost efficiency.
• Ensured site readiness (medical, documentation, access, induction) to avoid
deployment delays.
• Coordinated with PMT and site teams to resolve workforce gaps impacting
execution.
• Managed training pipeline with Aramco-approved institutes, supporting 200+
trainees aligned with project demand.
• Maintained workforce stability during shifting site requirements and high-pressure
execution phases.
• Improved workforce visibility (manhours, attendance, status) to support timely
operational decisions.
• Ensured compliance across Qiwa, GOSI, and labor regulations throughout project
execution.
• Acted as the operational link between HR, contractors, and site to translate
workforce plans into on-ground execution.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

HR & Administrative Operations Specialist

December 2020 - December 2025

SINOHYDRO / Power China – Project-Based Organizations

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

December 2020 - December 2025

• Managed Schedule S workforce compliance, including preparation,
monitoring, and submission of Saudization reports in line with project obligations
and Saudi labor regulations.
• Monitored workforce localization ratios against contractual targets and provided
structured workforce and compliance updates to project and senior management,
highlighting trends and potential compliance risks.
• Coordinated recruitment support, onboarding processes, and employee lifecycle
activities in alignment with project and contractual requirements.
• Coordinated employee training and localization requirements defined in
contracts, including trainee tracking, attendance monitoring, and compliance
follow-up.
• Identified and followed up on workforce compliance gaps, supporting timely
corrective actions to avoid contractual or regulatory exposure.
• Maintained audit-ready employee files, contracts, and HR records to support
internal audits, client reviews, and inspections.
• Consolidated workforce, attendance, and training data for internal reporting,
ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability.
• Represented HR operations in coordination meetings with project management
and client representatives on workforce-related matters.
• Ensured confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of sensitive employee and project
information at all times.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
7254

Administrative Coordinator

August 2017 - April 2020

Baker Hughes

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

August 2017 - April 2020

Provided administrative coordination and operational support within a multinational
energy services environment.

Responsibilities included document management, coordination between operational
teams, and supporting internal reporting processes.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Administration

Administrative Coordinator

August 2017 - April 2020

Baker Hughes.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

August 2017 - April 2020

• Supported operational coordination within a multinational energy environment.
• Coordinated cross-functional communication to maintain operational continuity.
• Supported reporting and data preparation for internal stakeholders.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Administration

HR & Workforce Operations Specialist

August 2016 - March 2020

Baker Hughes

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

August 2016 - March 2020

(SPARK RIYAS projects).
Progressed within a live project environment to support workforce localization,
compliance control, and manpower planning aligned with contractual obligations.
Managed Saudization compliance across managerial, supervisory, technical, and
labor categories in accordance with Schedule S requirements.
Ensured localization compliance at job-category level rather than overall
headcount, maintaining departmental balance and minimizing contractual
exposure.
Developed and executed project-specific recruitment and training plans reviewed
with Project Management and aligned with Aramco PMT requirements prior to
implementation.
Supervised Saudi trainees throughout structured development programs and
coordinated post-training role deployment to support workforce continuity.
Coordinated recruitment of technical, professional, and supervisory staff to
address categories-specific workforce gaps.
Managed manpower transfers between completed and active projects while
preserving required localization ratios.
Coordinated workforce records in alignment with Saudi government labor
platforms including Qiwa requirements and GOSI registration processes.
Maintained awareness of IKTVA-related workforce considerations within project
localization planning.
Participated in workforce planning discussions with project leadership, providing
compliance-focused input to support staffing decisions.
Maintained structured and audit-ready documentation systems supporting
internal reviews and client compliance verification.
Provided administrative and document control support within a departmental
environment.
Maintained organized filing systems for employee and departmental records in
line with internal requirements.
Collected, validated, and prepared data for internal operational related reports.
Coordinated document flow between internal stakeholders, ensuring version
control, accuracy, and timely accessibility.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Education

University of Wisconsin

May 2015

May 2015

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

United States

Bachelor of Business Administration

University of Wisconsin

May 2015

May 2015

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Business Administration

United States

University of Wisconsin

May 2015

May 2015

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Business Administration

United States

University of Wisconsin

May 2015

May 2015

Bachelor's degree, أدارة أعمال

United States

Skills

Multitasking

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

Sales

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Computer Skills

Expert

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Expert

COMPUTER LITERACY

Expert

MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

MICROSOFT EXCEL

Expert

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Expert

Human Resources

Expert

Interviewing

Intermediate

Talent Acquisition

Expert

Recruitment

Expert

Administration

Expert

Employee Relations

Intermediate

HR Strategy

Expert

HR Business Partnering

Intermediate

Talent Management

Expert

HR Management

Expert

Compliance

Expert

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Intermediate

CONTRACT REVIEW

Expert

COORDINATING

Intermediate

DOCUMENT PROCESSING

Intermediate

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

ONBOARDING STRATEGIES

Intermediate

OPERATIONAL REPORTING

Intermediate

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Expert

CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate

CONTINGENT WORKFORCE

Intermediate

CURVE FITTING

Intermediate

OPERATIONS

Intermediate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

WORKFORCE PLANNING

Intermediate

Mass Recruitment

Expert

LABOR COACHING

Intermediate

LEADERSHIP

Intermediate

OSHA CERTIFICATION

Intermediate

TALENT SOURCING

Intermediate

HR Operations

Intermediate

hr project management

Expert

Multitasking

Expert

Negotiation

Expert

Sales

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Computer Skills

Expert

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS

Intermediate

IMPLEMENT PROJECTS

Intermediate

RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Intermediate

TIMELINES

Intermediate

DEMAND PLANNING

Intermediate

EMPLOYEE MONITORING

Intermediate

LABOR COMPLIANCE

Intermediate

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Memberships

Saudi Student Club

Volunteer

September 2013

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certificate in International Business
Saudi Labor Law Training
OSHA Safety Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHRi)
Certificate in International Business
Saudi Labor Law Training
OSHA Safety Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHRi)
OSHA Certification.
Certificate in International Business.
Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
Saudi Labor Law Training.
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHRi)
OSHA Safety Certification.
Certificate in International Business.
Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHRi)
International Business
Leadership Development and Management
Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Training
OSHA
Sinohydro
Jan 2022

Hobbies and interests

All Sport
sport