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Mai Almaghlouth, Human Resources Management

Mai Almaghlouth

Human Resources Management·SAMI Autonomous Systems Company

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 9 months

Human Resources Management

January 2026 - Present

SAMI Autonomous Systems Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2026 - Present

- Lead the establishment of SAMI Autonomous’s HR Function, aligned with Business and Governance Requirements.
- Manage core HR Operations and Strategic HR Initiatives.
- Execute Workforce Planning Strategies.
- Oversee Talent Development and Leadership Programs.
- Govern the Performance Management Framework.
- Responsible for Internal Communications and Employee Engagement.

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

Director – Talent Management

May 2024 - December 2025

Saudi Arabian Military Industries – SAMI

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

May 2024 - December 2025

- Performance Management:
Implementing Performance Management Systems and managing departments scorecards.

- Succession Planning:
Identifying and developing high-potential employees for leadership roles to ensure business continuity.

- Human Capital Development:
Drive talent development strategies that balance technical skill-building with leadership development, ensuring a pipeline of capable and future-ready professionals.

- Engagement Measurement & Action Planning:
Conduct annual Engagement Survey, benchmarking results, and executing focused action plans that respond to employee voice and support a high-performance culture.

- Internal Communications:
Develop targeted communication strategies that promote Talent Management initiatives ensuring clarity, participation, and alignment across all levels.

- Culture Reinforcement Initiatives:
Embed SAMI’s Success Behaviors into daily practices through leadership alignment, recognition programs, and inclusive cultural initiatives.

- Policies and Procedures:
Developing, implementing, and updating HR policies to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

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

Director - HR Strategy and People Excellence

January 2023 - May 2024

Saudi Entertainment Ventures – PIF.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2023 - May 2024

HR Strategy, HR Budget, Policies and Procedures, Organization Design, Workforce Planning, Compensation and Benefits, Retention Management, Performance Management and Succession Planning.

Company industry:
Entertainment

Human Resources Director

February 2022 - January 2023

Ministry of Energy

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2022 - January 2023

1. Developing the Succession Planning section overall strategy.
2. Working with line managers to identify critical roles.
3. Working with line managers to ensure timely identification and approval of high potential candidates who will go
through the succession planning program.
4. Briefing the Leadership of succession planning progress, escalate any issues, and provide reports as required.
5. Developing Knowledge Capital Retention Program by identifying the knowledge that is at risk and must be
retained.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Head of Reward, Performance and Talent Management

September 2020 - January 2022

BAE Systems.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2020 - January 2022

1. Maintain and develop Compensation Strategy, Policy and Governance.
2. Deliver Retention programs such as Market Premiums and Gratuity.
3. Responsible for Annual Reward review such as Incentive Plans and Salary Awards.
4. Leading the Talent Management activities such as CEO Talent Review, Succession Planning and HiPo and Early
Careers Programs.
5. Leading Performance Management activities such as Performance and Development review, Poor Performance
Recovery Plans and Coaching and Mentoring.

Company industry:
Aerospace

Senior Performance and Rewards Specialist

August 2018 - June 2019

Saudi Central Bank.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 2018 - June 2019

1. Manage employees annual performance Assessment.
2. Conduct Market Surveys on salaries and total compensations for targeted candidates.
3. Periodic comparison of SAMA Compensation and Benefits with the market to ensure their suitability.
4. Manage medical insurance agreement for SAMA employees.
5. Maintain the employee performance database and ensure that it is linked to the compensation, rewards and
promotions system.

Company industry:
Financial Services

Senior HR Planning Specialist

November 2017 - August 2018

Saudi Central Bank.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2017 - August 2018

1. Develop, review, and update the Human Resources Policies
2. Follow up on HR KPIs.
3. Prepare and conduct Employee Engagement Surveys to review the performance of Human Resources activities
and measure employee satisfaction.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Head of Recruitment

March 2016 - November 2017

Saudi Central Bank.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2016 - November 2017

1. Develop and maintain Recruitment processes including; Strategic Workforce Planning, Recruitment Dashboard
and Recruitment Reporting.
2. Conduct Competency Based Interviews for the managerial job positions.
3. Manage and develop Recruitment teams (Manpower Planning team, Recruitment team and Onboarding team).
4. Meet on a regular basis with Hiring Managers and other stakeholders to enhance communication and expedite
the Recruitment Process.
5. Design and develop workshops in different subjects related to Recruitment for HR Recruiters and Hiring
Managers.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Recruitment Specialist

February 2014 - February 2016

Saudi Central Bank.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2014 - February 2016

1. Collect the necessary information from the business units to determine Manpower needs.
2. Develop Recruitment Plans for departments.
3. Identify potential from the internal Talent pool.
4. Atract External candidates by using different channels (Job Posting, Career fairs & events and Head hunting).
5. Maintain and update SAMA Recruitment database.
6. Conduct initial interviews and participate in technical interviews with the business units.
7. Follow up and coordinate with successful candidates to finalize their joining.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Training Officer

July 2013 - February 2014

Alshaya International Trading Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July 2013 - February 2014

1. Manage Recruitment (direct and indirect).
2. Compile and maintain a database for local recruitment agencies that provide recruitment services.
3. Ensure a proper screening and short listing of applicants and conduct the first interviews.
4. Build candidate pipelines for current & future demand.
5. Supervise and ensure the timely preparation of Job offer & contract for new hires.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Recruitment Officer

February 2012 - December 2012

Alshaya International Trading Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2012 - December 2012

1. Arrange interview for Executive and Professional roles.
2. Coordinate with recruitment agencies.
3. Prepare employees job offers and contracts.
4. Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly recruitment reports.
5. Follow up on all administrative maters.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Owner of Private Business

February 2010 - August 2012

Private

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hybrid

February 2010 - August 2012

Company industry:
Business Support Services
Job role:
Engineering

Customer Care Officer

February 2009 - February 2010

Alshaya International Trading Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2009 - February 2010

1. Respond promptly to customer inquiries.
2. Handle and resolve customer complaints.
3. Record details of inquiries and complaints to communicate and coordinate with respected departments.
4. Responsible for the Mystery Shopping Program.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Customer Service Officer

July 2006 - July 2007

Bank Aljazira

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

July 2006 - July 2007

1. Atracts potential customers by providing information about products and services.
2. Prepares product and services reports by collecting and analyzing customers feedback.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

June 2018

June 2018

Master's degree, Business Administration

Saudi Arabia

CEB - SHL Certified Assessor

April 2015

April 2015

Diploma, Talent Management

United Kingdom

Oakwood International

January 2014

January 2014

Diploma, Human Resource

United Kingdom

CIPD - Diploma and Certificate in Human Resource Practice

King Saud University

June 2002

June 2002

Bachelor's degree, English Language

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Staffing Industry
Expert
Staffing Industry
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Management Skills
Expert
Management Skills
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
CIPD LEVEL 5
Intermediate
CIPD LEVEL 5
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
ORACLE APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
ORACLE APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
WORKFORCE PLANNING
Intermediate
WORKFORCE PLANNING
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Memberships

IMD

Almuni

May 2023

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certificate in Compensation & Reward Management.
Selling, Communicating and Tel skills program
Training course in Role of Compliance, Anti Money Laundry and Combating terrorist finance
Basic Investment Course
Basic Investment Certificate
Tadawul Course
Time Management program
Strategic thinking and Planning.
Competency Based Interviewing.
Occupational Personality Questionnaire.
Strategic Human Resources Management.
Certificate in Compensation & Reward Management.
HR Strategy for Organisational Transformation.
CIPD-Diploma in Human Resource Practice.
SHL Certified Assessor
Certificate in Job Evaluation, Korn Ferry
Global Remuneration Professional
Certified KPI Professional.

Hobbies and interests

Coaching and Mentoring