Sajid Chakkachan, GM HR Technology (SAP HCM/SuccessFactors,Enterprise Management, Service Delivery), PMP, ITIL

Sajid Chakkachan

GM HR Technology (SAP HCM/SuccessFactors,Enterprise Management, Service Delivery), PMP, ITIL

Abdul Latif Jameel

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science & Engineering
Experience
23 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 8 Months

GM HR Technology (SAP HCM/SuccessFactors,Enterprise Management, Service Delivery), PMP, ITIL at Abdul Latif Jameel
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since January 2019

Spearheaded the SAP SuccessFactors implementation project, leading from the IT side, resulting in successful adoption
by the HR department.
Oversee the system administration for HR technology, including Payroll, Time Management, Employee Central,
Compensation Management, Performance and Goals, Recruiting, Succession and development, Learning Management,
Onboarding and Reporting and HR Analytics.
Drive data migration activities such as data transformation, data cleansing, data validation, and defect fixing, resulting in
a 40% improvement in data accuracy.
Collaborate with HR and organizational change management teams to facilitate a smooth transition to the new system.
Ensure that technical changes align with change management plans.
Collaborate with different stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Audit, Legal, Payroll, team members, and vendors, to
determine strategic needs, define functional/technical specifications, troubleshoot issues, and implement initiatives.
Serve as the key liaison with the IT governance, internal audit, legal, and compliance departments to ensure system
compliance with government and company policies, maintaining a 95% compliance rating.
Develop & manage the audit process for team member information, working directly with HR, Payroll,
Accounting/Finance, and IT management teams to ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability.
Manage testing, create & review specifications, review & manage the creation of test scenarios, and oversee testing of
the system.
Provide ongoing technical support for the SuccessFactors system after implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to
address technical issues and implement system enhancements or updates as needed.
Provide system/project updates to stakeholders, resulting in a 25% increase in stakeholder satisfaction.
Showcase a high-level understanding of HR business functions/end-to-end processes, strategic imperatives, and project
management.

SAP HCM Project and Data Migration Lead at Abdul Latif Jameel Motors (Toyota)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2013 to December 2018

Led and managed a cross-functional team of 12 as a subject matter expert in PA, OM, Time, Payroll, and HR Renewal
modules for a project with a budget of $2M.
Facilitated the entire project cycle, from business process design to go-live support, resulting in a successful
implementation with 0 critical defects and meeting all key performance indicators (KPIs).
Captained data migration activities, including extraction from various sources, transformation to SAP format, and
validation, resulting in the successful transfer of 20K+ employee records with 99.8% data accuracy.
Ensured adherence to SAP standard methodology and system configuration to deliver a high-quality solution, resulting
in an overall user satisfaction rate of 95%.
Provided go-live support through SOLMAN, resolving 250+ incidents created by users within SLA and improving
system stability by 50%.
Implemented new payroll and time functionalities, resulting in a 25% reduction in payroll processing time and a 20%
increase in employee self-service adoption.
Debugged and optimized 50+ payroll rules and ABAP programs, resulting in a 30% reduction in payroll processing
errors, exhibiting key analytical skills.
Developed and maintained functional and technical specification documents for entire HCM modules, ensuring a
streamlined and efficient project execution process.

Senior ERP HRMS Techno Functional Lead at Abdul Latif Jameel Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2007 to April 2018

Executed the upgrade and migration project for Oracle EBS (12. 1. 1) on time and within budget, resulting in improved system performance and increased efficiency.
•Provided functional and technical subject matter expertise to a team of 5, resulting in increased productivity and timely delivery of project milestones, portraying remarkable communication skills.
•Resolved 85% of technical and functional issues within a 24-hour timeframe, resulting in reduced system downtime and increased user satisfaction.
•Contributed to the enhancement of HRMS modules by participating in 15 client meetings, resulting in 10 new features being implemented.
•Customized and personalized 50+ forms using OA Frameworks, resulting in a 30% increase in user adoption and satisfaction.
•Registered 25+ User Hooks for different form activities, resulting in increased system automation and reduced manual intervention.
•Utilized Oracle API for data migration and update activities, resulting in improved data accuracy and reduced data processing time by 50% .
•Designed 15+ Oracle Web ADI resulting in a 40% increase in system productivity and data accuracy.
•Developed 50+ reports using Oracle Report Developer and published 25+ XML templates using Oracle XML Publisher.
•Created 20+ procedures, functions, and packages, resulting in improved system automation and reduced manual intervention.
•Shaped 10+ new payroll elements and wrote their fast formulas, resulting in improved payroll processing and increased accuracy by 25% .
•Wrote complex queries for data analysis, resulting in improved data visualization and increased data accuracy by 20% .

Senior System Analyst at Hemaya Insurance Co.
  • August 2004 to January 2007

Designed and developed 20+ reports using Oracle Report Developer, resulting in improved data analysis and informed decision-making, displaying strong analytical skills.
•Designed XML templates and published them through Oracle XML Publisher.
•Registered user hooks for different form activities, increasing user efficiency and reducing errors in data entry.
•Leveraged Oracle API for data migration and update activities, resulting in streamlined and accurate data transfer.
•Demonstrated proficiency with Flex fields, Value sets, Lookups, SIT&EIT, contributing to the efficient and effective management of HRMS modules.
•Designed Oracle Web ADI, enabling users to interact with Oracle EBS data using a spreadsheet interface and improving data accuracy and efficiency by 30% .
•Created and maintained procedures, functions, and packages, ensuring efficient and optimized data processing in Oracle EBS.
•Developed payroll elements and wrote fast formulas to accurately calculate employee salaries and benefits.
•Authored complex queries to extract and analyze data from Oracle EBS, resulting in informed decision-making and improved business performance.
•Innovated different types of security profiles at the responsibility level, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Analyst Programmer at Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investments and Export Credits
  • May 2003 to July 2004

Developed various types of reports using Oracle report developer.
•Designed XML templates and published them using Oracle XML publisher while creating procedures, functions, and packages.
•Implemented interfaces between Oracle EBS HCM module and other third-party systems and prepared technical specification documents.

Software Engineer at InfoAspects Pvt Ltd.
  • February 2001 to October 2002

Designed, developed, and implemented custom applications to meet specific business requirements, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity.
•Produced high-quality code, including comprehensive testing and documentation, resulting in a 30% reduction in bug reports and faster deployment.
•Spearheaded the development of new software functionalities, enhancing overall system performance by 40%, showcasing excellent leadership skills.
•Developed clear and concise code documentation, enabling other team members to easily maintain and update the codebase.
•Conducted in-depth discussions with end-users to identify their needs and goals.
•Partnered with 10 software developers to create innovative solutions, resulting in a patent filing and a new revenue stream for the company.
•Translated complex business requirements into actionable programming languages, delivering high-performing software solutions on time and within budget.

Lecturer at government Polytechnic
  • India - Kerala
  • March 2000 to January 2001

Delivered high-quality instruction on Database Technologies, Information Systems Design and Development, Network Applications, Electronic Commerce, and Web Services to a diverse student population.
•Built IT courses, including syllabi and course requirements, that received positive feedback from both students and colleagues.
•Established and maintained clear grading policies and expectations for discussion sections, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation of student work, portraying exemplary analytical skills.
•Mentored 100+ students on their course projects, providing expert guidance and support to help them achieve success.
•Created engaging and effective learning materials, including audio, books, and visual training, that helped students deepen their understanding of complex concepts.
•Contributed to the success of the department and university by taking on additional responsibilities as needed, such as serving on committees and participating in professional development activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science & Engineering
  • at MES College of Engineering (University of Calicut)
  • January 1999

Specialties & Skills

Team Leadership
IT Service Management
IT Project Management
SuccessFactors
AUTOMATION
MILESTONES (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
DATA ANALYSIS
APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API)
DATA MIGRATION
VISUALIZATION
PAYROLL PROCESSING
DATA VISUALIZATION
HR Analytics
Project Delivery
COMMUNICATIONS
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill

Languages

Malayalam
Expert
English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Communication Intelligence (Training)
Training Institute:
Zenith School of Leadership
Date Attended:
August 2023
Duration:
48 hours
Project Management Professional (PMP)® (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2023
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Application Developer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2002
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HCM with ERP 6.0 EhP7 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2019
Upgrade2Success – Mastering HCM Migration (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
An Introduction to Human Experience Management (HXM) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Core 2022 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2022
SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Compensation 2022 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022
IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2023
Valid Until:
April 2026

Hobbies

  • Traveling, Football, Outing, Music
    SAP Quality Awards (SAP Quality Gold Awards – April 2019)