Rahaf Majdali, Human Resource Director

Rahaf Majdali

Human Resource Director

Confidential

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Diploma, Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources SPHR
Experience
19 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 8 Months

Human Resource Director at Confidential
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since September 2015

The company has recently been established by a number of leading Saudi Businessmen and Saudi Group of companies. On a 3 million SQM land located in Salman Bay, the company is presently developing a large partially water front mixed used development project. Besides creating the HR and Support Services Department, the scope of my work includes a close cooperation with the CEO in the strategic and operational management of the early stages in the company’s life, which also encompasses other areas such as the development of the company’s budget, Authority Matrix, and company MBOs and KPIs. But the core of my work remains centered on HR and support services (procurement, IT and facility management), drafting policies and procedures for the new structure and keeping them in line with the external and internal changes that might occur.

VP, Human Resources at Rubaiyat Fashion Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • July 2014 to August 2015

Rubaiyat Fashion Group is a subsidiary of Rubaiyat Company for Industry and Trade RCIT one of the companies under Beit BinZagr Group. I was appointed to lead the entire HR Department for 8 companies under the Fashion Group in addition to 2 JVs and a workforce of more than 700 employees across the Kingdom, UAE, and Bahrain. I was also a member of the Company's Steering Committee, Group Capital Committee and Executive Committee. The objective of my role was to develop and implement HR strategies that are in line with the companies' vision for growth with a particular focus on Human capital development to establish the group of companies as a leading employer in the very competitive retail fashion industry in KSA.

Senior Manager, Human Resources & Corporate Services at Emaar Properties- Emaar Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2006 to July 2014

EME is a business subsidiary under Emaar Properties created to develop several real estate projects in KSA. Reporting to the MD/GM of the company, my role was to lead the department to formulate, develop and evaluate HR and Corporate Services strategies, policies and procedures, methods and resources to continue to meet the underlying objectives of Emaar in Saudi Arabia. My role was also extended to support other Emaar International business segments requiring HR or Corporate Services support in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Human Resources Executive at University of Business & Technology UBT ( Previously College of Business Administration CBA)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2005 to August 2006

UBT is a private university that offers various graduate and undergraduate programs. My role at the Girls’ campus was to manage faculty and administrative staff HR related affairs including recruitment, faculty assessment, develop the Personnel Manual, payroll and personnel administration. I was also the HR Oracle Program Key User.

Lab Coordinator at Wall Street Institute
  • Germany
  • February 2000 to May 2000

Assist students in solving technical problems in the Lab

Education

Diploma, Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources SPHR
  • at HRCI
  • June 2013
Diploma, Certified Professional in Human Resources PHR
  • at Human Resources Certification Institute HRCI
  • January 2010
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language (with Honor) - Major: Literature
  • at King AbdulAziz University, Faculty of Girls College of Education
  • June 2004
Diploma, English Language Diploma
  • at Wall Street Institute
  • August 2000
Diploma, FCE Cambridge First Certificate
  • at Cambridge University
  • June 2000
High school or equivalent, Science
  • at King Fahad Academy
  • June 1999

Specialties & Skills

Compensation Strategy
Organizational Development
Operational HR
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management
Savvy in use of MS Office applications, Oracle, and HRMS
Fluent in English and Arabic both verbal and written
Well-rounded communication and interpersonal skills
Insightful strategic planning, organizing, and monitoring capability
Sound analytical and problem solving competencies
Inclusive, involved, and responsible leader

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
German
Intermediate

Memberships

SHRM
  • Member
  • January 2009

Hobbies

  • Audiovisual arts, fashion, travel, literature and linguistics