Meshal Binnafjan

A start-up real estate company fully owned by Saudi Public Investment Fund.

Job title: Sr. Human Resources Manager

• Overseeing the execution of the HR strategy and core areas of the HR department e.g. Organization Design and Culture, HR Operating Model, Talent Management, Job Architecture, Total Rewards, Performance Management System and Learning and Development.
• Overseeing The implementation of the Human Resources System Information (HRIS), and ensure alignment with the HR strategic and operational directions.
• Managing and optimizing the current overall recruitment activities across the organization.

Masdar, also known as Abu Dhabi Future Energy, is a leading pioneer in renewable energy sector with active presence in more than 40 countries across six continents has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Job title: Human Resources and Government Relations, Manager

• Contributing to the overall business strategy from the perspective of human resources and aligning HR strategies with Masdar KSA objectives.
• Contributing to the talent management which includes attracting, developing, and retaining skilled employees to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Streamlining HR Operations and Implement an HR Information System (HRIS) to automate routine tasks, digitalize employee records, and introduce self-service portals.
• Crafting a comprehensive Performance Management Plan, and Compensation and Benefits package, including both monetary and non-monetary benefits
• Leading the Masdar office in the adoption of performance measurement tools (OKRs and KPIs) to assess its effectiveness
• Developed and executed HR initiatives e.g. Health and Wellness Campaigns and Workplace Flexibility Initiative.
• Leading the amendment of HR policies, procedures, workflows, and processes to align with current strategy, needs and regulations.
• Assisting in the creation of new SPVs through processes e.g. hiring, legal filings, and license issuances.

Achievements:

• Successfully implemented an HR Information System (HRIS), resulting in a 30% increase in process efficiency and a 70-% reduction in paperwork.
• Conducted strategic workforce planning to align talent acquisition with future business needs, ensuring a 70% readiness for project staffing requirements.
• Led the revision of HR policies and procedures, ensuring the C&B is up to market, and full compliance with new labor laws, resulting in reducing turnover rate and zero compliance violations over a year.

Fadhili Plant Cogeneration Company (FPPC) is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco, Saudi Electricity Company and Engie with ability to generate (1.5 GW) of electricity, 1, 447 ton an hour of steam and 768.8 ton an hour of feed wate.

Oversaw all personnel activities, including filling and archiving, policy and procedures, payroll administration, leave administration. Examined current policies and instructions in the context of the new shareholders P&P, Delegation of Authority, and regulating rules, identify essential modifications, and advocate the abolition of obsolete documents. Coordinated closely with shareholders to identify succession planning and HR replacement plan across the organization. Sourced and recruited candidates by using databases, social media, and headhunting. Provided guide and resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances.

Achievements:
● Improved productivity through automation HR operation for employee relation by 60% (payroll, self-service) through system implementation.
● Successfully rolled out a KPI and OKR-based performance management system, aligning employee performance with organizational goals and increasing overall productivity by 20%.
● Achieved saving in budget 70k USD for training by implanting a LMS fits small organization.
● Implemented an HR analytics dashboard, providing real-time data insights that supported strategic decision-making and improved HR operational effectiveness.
● Overhauled the recruitment process, reducing the average time-to-hire by 35%, thereby filling critical positions faster and more effectively.
● Introduced wellness and mental health programs, leading to a 40% decrease in reported employee stress levels and a 20% increase in overall employee well-being scores.
● Aided companys though the system change by communicating, planning, Implementing and training.

Managed all operations for official submission of legal company document including visa processing, company licenses and employee official paperwork. Devised and executed new HR strategies by facilitating the following actions. Implemented internal HR policies and procedures based on Saudi Labor law and WAFAs culture. Perform job analysis to issue job descriptions for employees and executive management.
● Created job descriptions. conforming to IOF competency frameworks by collaborating with consultants.

- Provide consultation and aid on annual training plan aligned with concerned departments.

- Manage and track administration records and ensure that are filed and maintained

-Other responsibilities and duties upon management request

Steered efforts in writing Legal Contracts and Developing the HR Internal Policy of the Company in accordance with Saudi Labour Law and Watan culture. Maintained personnel files for employees (Taqat, GOSI, WPS, HRDF, iqama& Health insurance). Tasked with providing clients with training requirements analysis via the design and development of training needs). Determined candidate qualifications through interviews, analysis of responses, verification of references, and comparison of qualifications to job criteria. Managed the monthly payroll, deduction, benefits and compensation.
● Accredited over 20 public courses by TVTC.
● Deployed an HR system to automate administrative services.
● Issued all required company licenses.