Khalid Abdu, Human Resources & Shared Services Director

Khalid Abdu

Human Resources & Shared Services Director

Al Watania for Industries

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Diploma, Leadership And Management
Experience
19 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 2 Months

Human Resources & Shared Services Director at Al Watania for Industries
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since June 2019

Strategically led a cross-functional team of over 80 members, successfully delivering seven key sections enhancing support and services for over 2, 000 employees.

Managed a multifaceted budget of SAR 2 million, optimizing resource allocation across operational and training projects, achieving a minimum of 10% annual budget savings.

Revolutionized Standard Operating Procedures, reducing operation-related issues by 35% and significantly improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Over the last four years, Set and achieved a strategic goal to increase Saudization rates from 29% to 36%.

Overhauled HR policies to ensure full compliance with the labor regulations of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, thereby aligning our practices with regional legal frameworks and enhancing operational harmony.

Spearheaded redesigning and rebranding the internal HR management platform, fostering a well-organized communication culture and marking a pivotal step in the company’s digital transformation journey.

Played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continuous 24/7 factory operations with only 23 monitored infections through strategic collaboration with the Health and Safety Department and medical personnel.

Designed a comprehensive succession planning strategy for all strategic units, integrating this crucial framework within SAP SuccessFactors to secure business continuity and leadership development.

Conceptualized and executed the 2024 Leadership Development Program for 13 key leaders, a cornerstone of our succession planning and leadership enhancement efforts.

Routinely maintained and updated job descriptions across the organization, ensuring clarity, relevance, and alignment with evolving organizational needs and industry standards.

Organizational Development and Change Manager at Al Watania For Industries
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2018 to June 2019

Spearheaded the creation of new employee databases, ensuring seamless compatibility with the SAP platform and enhancing data accessibility and integrity.

Designed six comprehensive organizational structures tailored to meet SAP system requirements, facilitating efficient workflow and compliance.

Initiated and formulated a Service Level Agreement (SLA) for the recruitment team, standardizing procedures and improving recruitment efficiency.

Developed and managed a detailed Annual Training Plan (ATP), specifying training programs, schedules, and goals for the year, along with monitoring its execution to ensure adherence to objectives and address any arising challenges.

Directed developing and implementing Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans and mentored summer interns, providing a robust learning environment and ensuring their meaningful contribution to projects.

Implemented weekly HR report forms to monitor business operations and evaluate performance, fostering a data-driven approach to HR management and strategic decision-making.

Recruitment & Training Manager at Alwatania For industires
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2016 to December 2017

Oversaw and streamlined recruitment processes, optimizing job vacancy distribution among HR recruiters, significantly enhancing efficiency and candidate placement quality.

Spearheaded development initiatives for the HR recruitment team, focusing on succession planning and enhancing team member contributions, resulting in increased team value and performance.

Led the maintenance, review, and upgrade of HR software applications, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience while supervising staff performance and representing HR in key meetings and conferences.

Formulated and updated policies and guidelines regarding labor laws and regulations for managers and staff, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of legal and ethical integrity.

Innovated job description and employee specification processes, creating clear, effective documentation that streamlined recruitment and matched organizational needs with ideal candidates.

Revamped application forms and other HR documents, improving the recruitment process's efficiency and effectiveness and presiding over approving shortlists and new hires.

Conducted job assessments and performance reviews, implementing a structured approach that highlighted areas for improvement and celebrated achievements, fostering a culture of continuous development and recognition.

Training program manager at BANK ALJAZIRA
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2015 to April 2016

- Responsible for the quality of the training program.
- Research a new curriculum that can help develop the training programs.
- Work with the recruitment department to evaluate the new staff and see how they fit in jobs.
- Handle test grade system.

Faculty Member at King Abdulaziz University
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2012 to April 2015

Faculty of Economics and Management

- Administrative work in the Department of Health Services Management and hospitals.
- Generate a system to bridge the equivalent courses of the advanced health Diploma graduates for undergraduates.

Trainer at Bank Al Jazira
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • April 2005 to June 2012

Education

Diploma, Leadership And Management
  • at INSEAD
  • March 2025
Bachelor's degree, English language
  • at ELS - Saint Paul, MN United States
  • October 2014

graduated level 112

Bachelor's degree, Public Management
  • at King Abdulaziz University
  • November 2004

With honor

Specialties & Skills

SAP ERP
Corporate Policies
Change Management
Shared Services
Human Resources
Writing SLA
Organizational structure
Policy and Procedure
Strategic planning
SAP-HCM
Workplace Happiness

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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

(INTRAC)
  • Trainer
  • January 2011
HDTC Dubai
  • Membership
  • December 2018

Training and Certifications

Cultivating creative collaboration (Training)
Training Institute:
IDEO
Date Attended:
April 2024
People Make Difference - Disney Institute (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2022
Certified Balanced Scorecard Management System Professional Training Course (Training)
Training Institute:
The KPI Institute
Date Attended:
November 2021
SPHRI Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Bakkah
Certified OD Professional (Training)
Training Institute:
Meirc
Date Attended:
September 2018
Happiness Specialist & Positive Thinking (Training)
Training Institute:
HDTC
Date Attended:
December 2018
English ELS L112 (Training)
Training Institute:
ELS St. Paul, USA
Date Attended:
September 2014
Strategic Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2017

Hobbies

  • Running
  • Yoga
  • Photography