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Naif Alawaji, Senior Public Relations & HR

Naif Alawaji

Senior Public Relations & HR·WSP-RHQ Global Inc. Consulting & Professional Services

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration \ Political Science

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 9 months

Senior Public Relations & HR

February 2025 - Present

WSP-RHQ Global Inc. Consulting & Professional Services

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2025 - Present

Lead government relations and ensure compliance with Saudi Labor Law and MHRSD regulations. Manage visas, work permits, iqama processes,
and company registrations through Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Absher, Balady, and Mudad. Oversee onboarding, offboarding, employment contracts,
and HR documentation in line with corporate policies. Monitor Saudization compliance and coordinate with ministries and regulatory authorities.
Collaborate with internal departments, regional teams, and headquarters to maintain regulatory and corporate.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Administration

Senior Public Relations Executive

February 2024 - Present

WSP

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2024 - Present

As a Senior Public Relations at WSP, I am responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans that support the company’s reputation and stakeholder engagement. My role includes managing government relations by building and maintaining effective communication with key government entities and regulatory bodies. I handle official correspondence, ensure compliance with government requirements, and oversee the use of government platforms and portals to support project approvals, reporting, and coordination. I also work closely with internal teams to ensure consistent and accurate communication across all government-related activities.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Human Resources and Recruitment

Human Resources Operations Manager

November 2023 - February 2025

China State Construction Engineering Corporation International (CSCEC)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2023 - February 2025

As the HR Manager at CSCEC, I oversee a comprehensive range of human resource functions to support the companys global leadership in
construction and engineering. In addition to talent acquisition, development, and employee relations, I also manage interactions with various
government platforms and services, including GOSI, Qiwa, and Muqeem, ensuring proper onboarding, registrations, and compliance across our
local and expatriate workforce. Collaborating closely with executives, I align HR strategies with organizational goals, maintain full compliance
with labor laws and regulations, and foster a supportive workplace culture that empowers our employees and drives the continued success of
CSCECs global operations alignment.
Responsible for writing business plans and incentives, managing business development processes from screening, early engagements, studies,
negotiation, and other required activities to progress proposals through stage gates all the way to deal closure. Leads business development
activities encompassing creating and developing partnerships along the value chain; developing business proposals; and identifying suitable
partnership strategy and business models to maximize value creation for Nozul.
Responsible for managing resources and staff, developing, and attaining sales goals, delivering customer service, and growing the locations
revenues. Furthermore, oversee the performance of other employees who work in the branch, developing success, and leadership skills. Building
an excellent multitasking and organization skills to accomplish tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with representatives of foreign governments, multiple United Nations agencies, and
NGOs. Identify and monitor potential foreign activities for cooperative arrangements from which the KSreleif would derive benefits,
recommending short and long-range strategies and plans for cooperation. Represent KSrelief at international forums and several Non-Government
Organization meetings as required. Organizing International forums, issuing invitation letters, and managing logistics coordination for attendances.
Representing the company relationships with several Saudi government entities to ensure the companys best practices and maintain these
relationships for the purpose of ensuring grant funding for accomplished projects. Communicating and advocating for the company priorities to
different government entities on key issues related to ongoing projects.
Responsible for all labor law related matters. Working closely with the HR team, ensure documents are completed and received on time and ensure
visas are approved for the Ministrys foreign employees. Coordinating with the relevant government departments with regards to ongoing Ministrys
projects.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Commercial Sales Development Specialist

November 2022 - November 2023

Nozul Real Estate Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2022 - November 2023

Responsible for writing business plans and incentives, managing business development processes from screening, early engagements, studies, negotiation, and other required activities to progress proposals through stage gates all the way to deal closure. Leads business development activities encompassing creating and developing partnerships along the value chain; developing business proposals; and identifying suitable partnership strategy and business models to maximize value creation for Nozul.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Branch Manager

January 2021 - April 2022

Al Qasim 1000 Real Estate Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2021 - April 2022

Responsible for managing resources and staff, developing, and attaining sales goals, delivering customer service, and growing the locations revenues. Furthermore, oversee the performance of other employees who work in the branch, developing success, and leadership skills. Building an excellent multitasking and organization skills to accomplish tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Company industry:
Airlines

International Relations Specialist

February 2019 - February 2020

King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Center

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 2019 - February 2020

Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with representatives of foreign governments, multiple United Nations agencies, and NGOs. Identify and monitor potential foreign activities for cooperative arrangements from which the KSreleif would derive benefits, recommending short and long-range strategies and plans for cooperation. Represent KSrelief at international forums and several Non-Government Organization meetings as required. Organizing International forums, issuing invitation letters, and managing logistics coordination for attendances.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Management

Government Relations Officer

March 2017 - October 2018

AL Medaifer Contacting EST

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

March 2017 - October 2018

Representing the company relationships with sevral Saudi government entities to ensure the companys best practices and maintain these relationships for the purpose of ensuring grant funding for accomplished projects. Communicating and advocating for the company priorities to different government entities on key issues related to ongoing projects.

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Government Relations Officer

October 2007 - October 2009

Ministry of Saudi Arabian National Guard

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2007 - October 2009

Responsible for all labor law related matters. Working closely with the HR team, ensure documents are completed and received on time and ensure visas are approved for the Ministrys foreign employees. Coordinating with the relevant government departments with regards to ongoing Ministrys projects.

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Education

Southern New Hampshire University

January 2017

January 2017

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration \ Political Science

United States

Excellent with Honors Grade

Southern New Hampshire University, Business School

January 2017

January 2017

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration.

United States

Skills

Politics
Expert
Politics
Expert
Humanitarian
Expert
Humanitarian
Expert
International Work
Expert
International Work
Expert
International Relations
Expert
International Relations
Expert
Building Relationships
Expert
Building Relationships
Expert
التواصل الاجتماعي على مختلف الثقافات
Expert
التواصل الاجتماعي على مختلف الثقافات
Expert
العمل تحت الضغوطات واتخاذ القرارات المناسبة
Expert
العمل تحت الضغوطات واتخاذ القرارات المناسبة
Expert
Creative thinking skills
Expert
Creative thinking skills
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert
BUSINESS PROPOSALS
Expert
BUSINESS PROPOSALS
Expert
COORDINATING
Expert
COORDINATING
Expert
LABOR LAW
Expert
LABOR LAW
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
VALUE CHAIN
Expert
VALUE CHAIN
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Expert
MULTITASKING
Expert
MULTITASKING
Expert
NEGOTIATION
Expert
NEGOTIATION
Expert
REAL ESTATE
Expert
REAL ESTATE
Expert
القدرة على التفاوض وتقريب وجهات النظر
Expert
القدرة على التفاوض وتقريب وجهات النظر
Expert
العلاقات الدولية
Expert
العلاقات الدولية
Expert
مهام متعددة
Expert
مهام متعددة
Expert
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
Decision Making
Intermediate
Decision Making
Intermediate
Conflict Resolution
Expert
Conflict Resolution
Expert
Organizational skills
Expert
Organizational skills
Expert
Microsoft Office skills
Expert
Microsoft Office skills
Expert
Problem-solving skills
Intermediate
Problem-solving skills
Intermediate
العمل في فريق عمل
Expert
العمل في فريق عمل
Expert
Teamwork skills
Expert
Teamwork skills
Expert
Time management skills
Expert
Time management skills
Expert
Politics
Expert
Politics
Expert
Humanitarian
Expert
Humanitarian
Expert
International Work
Expert
International Work
Expert
International Relations
Expert
International Relations
Expert
Building Relationships
Expert
Building Relationships
Expert
BANKING SERVICES
Intermediate
BANKING SERVICES
Intermediate
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
Intermediate
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Intermediate
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
MARKETING
Intermediate
POLITICAL SCIENCES
Intermediate
POLITICAL SCIENCES
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Member

May 2013

Delta Mu Delta

Member

November 2015

Training and Certifications

Certifications
>International Computer Driving License
>Dual Political Performance
>International Humanitarian Organization
>Internal Audit and Risk Management
>Project Procurement Management
>Entrepreneurial Mindset and Crisis Management
>The Main Elements of Entrepreneurship success
>Marketing for Startups
>Future Shifts in Financial & Banking Services
>Business Continuity & Recovery of Crisis
>Decision Making

Training
الأداء السياسي الثنائي
معهد الأمير سعود الفيصل
Oct 2019
الرخصة الدولية للحاسب الالي
نيوهرايزون
Apr 2008

Hobbies

  • الاعمل التطوعية
    العمل التطوعي والخدمة المدنية مهم جدا لتطوير المجتمعات