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Sajid Pathan, Lead HR & Administration Officer

Sajid Pathan

Lead HR & Administration Officer·First Fix

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 11 months

Lead HR & Administration Officer

March 2024 - Present

First Fix

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

March 2024 - Present

•Oversee daily operations of the HR and Administration department, ensuring efficient execution of processes and compliance with policies.
•Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and systems in line with company strategy and local labor laws.
•Conduct performance appraisal processes, ensuring fairness and consistency across teams.
•Address complex employee relations issues, such as grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, fostering a positive work environment.
•Conduct investigations, prepare reports and share them with the team concerned along with recommendations for action.
•Manage HR information systems (HRIS) to ensure accurate data, efficiency, and accessibility.
•Collaborate with senior HR leadership to design and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
•Conduct site visits to address employee queries and ensure employee engagement.
•Oversee the Government Relations (GR) team for employee documentation (Iqama, visas, final exits).
•Ensure HR documentation is accurate, confidential, and up to date.
•Supervise administrative staff and ensure service quality and compliance.
•Coordinate with procurement, finance, and project teams for operational support.
•Supervise HR operations including on boarding, employee records, contract administration, and off boarding processes.

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

HR & Administration Manager

November 2023 - January 2024

Supreme Aircon

Mumbai, India

November 2023 - January 2024

• Effectively implement organizational policies and procedures across all departments.
• Provide comprehensive guidance and support to managers and employees on HR matters,
including employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Prepare and issue employment agreements to new hires, ensuring signatures are obtained and
HR records are maintained accurately.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends, and recommend actionable improvements to the HR
Manager.
• Maintain accurate records for employee attendance, leaves, and performance evaluations.
• Manage and post approved requests for annual, sick, and emergency leaves for employees.
• Compile and prepare monthly attendance, overtime, and allowance reports, submitting them
to payroll for timely processing.
• Update and maintain all HR trackers, sharing updates with senior management as required.
• Organize and file documents systematically, ensuring employee records are up-to-date and
well-maintained.
• Draft and prepare HR-related notices, communications, and official letters as needed.
• Generate and submit regular reports on HR activities to senior management.
• Monitor and finalize employee financial claims promptly and accurately.
• Foster a positive and inclusive working environment for all employees.
• Address employee inquiries about HR policies and procedures with efficiency and
professionalism.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

HR & Administration Operations Supervisor

January 2017 - October 2023

Royal Protocol (Subcontractor – Safari Group)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - October 2023

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and events efficiently.
• Arrange and conduct interviews for project-specific hiring needs.
• Conduct periodic meetings with subordinates to review progress, discuss workflow, and
address suggestions with appropriate actions.
• Liaise with the Royal Guards to manage security badges and gate passes.
• Coordinate with the Client (Royal Protocol) for invoicing and resolving related issues.
• Review and approve or reject employee vacation and resignation requests through the
MENAME portal.
• Manage purchase requisitions by reviewing and approving or rejecting them through the
Dynamix AX 365 portal.
• Oversee petty cash, process invoices, and handle cash refunds or advances via the Dynamix
AX 365 portal.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Compile and analyze information for reporting purposes.
• Assist department heads and supervisors in resolving employee issues, counseling,
conducting evaluations, staff training and problem solving.
• Conduct exit interviews to determine resignation reasons, provide feedback to managers, and
prepare reports for management review.
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to fill vacant positions promptly.
• Support the Payroll department in salary processing tasks.
• Contribute to developing and implementing performance management systems, training
manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Organize and deliver orientation and induction programs for new recruits and provide updates
on HR-specific matters.
• Manage daily incoming and outgoing correspondence between clients, consultants, and
subcontractors.
• Track and monitor records management, employee attendance, leaves, final settlements,
resignations, and vacations, reporting any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate filing of project correspondence and reports while updating the filing
register with relevant codes and references.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Plan and optimize the use of human resources by organizing recruitment, establishing
organizational structures, delegating tasks, and setting work schedules. Supervise staff
performance and provide evaluations.
• Ensure proper maintenance of office records by adhering to the companys comprehensive
filing procedures.

Company industry:
Technical Maintenance & Repair
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

HR & Administration Coordinator

January 2014 - October 2016

Dubai Dry Docks (Subcontractor – Al Shabia Group)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - October 2016

• Manage onboarding processes, including cash advances, induction, orientation, contract
preparation/signing, and preparation of joining reports.
• Enhance and implement onboarding and induction programs for new hires and international
transfers.
• Maintain and update employee records, including employee master data.
• Issue and receive employee passports per company procedures, updating records in ERP
systems and secure storage.
• Oversee payroll administration, including distribution and maintaining accurate records.
• Process approvals for leave applications, resignations, and coordinate with Accounts and PRO
for further action.
• Assist employees with medical support and healthcare requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee queries regarding HR policies and programs.
• Coordinate with the PRO for work permit and visa-related matters.
• Support the Recruitment Team with the mobilization and demobilization of local and overseas
employees.
• Schedule interviews and oversee candidate onboarding.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for managers.
• Provide administrative support, including mailing, scanning, faxing, and document preparation
(correspondence, reports, drafts, memos).
• Maintain comprehensive filing systems in compliance with company procedures.
• Handle imprest cash for administrative expenses, maintain records, and submit original
invoices to Accounts for settlement.
• Manage ticket purchasing for employees and prepare Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Admin Assistant

April 2011 - August 2013

Saudi Electricity Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 2011 - August 2013

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support, including managing mail, scanning, faxing, and
copying for management.
• Perform data entry tasks and ensure accurate documentation by scanning and organizing records.
• Assist in addressing and resolving administrative issues efficiently.
• Handle inquiries and respond to calls from various sites, ensuring prompt and accurate communication.
• Prepare and edit various documents, such as correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for managers to ensure seamless
planning.
• Creating notifications and releasing them with appropriate references.
• Generating and releasing delivery orders based on references.
• Closing notifications and delivery orders upon completion.
• Conduct weekly analysis and reporting of notifications and delivery orders to the Divisional Manager, providing
actionable insights.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Human Resources Officer

January 2009 - March 2011

Bharati Shipyard Limited

Ratnagiri, India

January 2009 - March 2011

• Preparing daily attendance and punching reports for contract labors.
• Generating and issuing punching cards as per requirements.
• Conducting regular meetings with contractors to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
• Submitting daily reports to the HR Manager and General Manager.


• Preparing and submitting weekly and monthly reports on labor and related activities to the HR Manager and
management.
• Preparing monthly salary reports for contract labor.
• Verifying payment invoices, including deductions and other adjustments.
• Monitoring emails and responding to them based on management’s directions.
• Ensuring timely submission of all necessary reports and documentation to the HR department and management.

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering
Job role:
Oil and Gas

HR & Admin Assistant

January 2007 - January 2008

Chowgule Shipbuilding,

Ratnagiri, India

January 2007 - January 2008

Attendance & payroll support
for contract labor - HR documentation, reporting, and compliance - Administrative coordination and
office support

Company industry:
Shipping

Education

NITMS

June 2022

June 2022

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

India

GPA (percentage): 92%

GPA (percentage): 92%

Business Administration

All India Council for professional Training & Research

November 2007

November 2007

Diploma, PC Maintenance

India

GPA (percentage): 90%

GPA (percentage): 90%

Hardware and softwar

institute of information technology and computer science

November 2007

November 2007

Diploma, Tally

India

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Tally

Pune

February 2007

February 2007

High school or equivalent, H.S.C. Commerce

India

GPA (percentage): 73%

GPA (percentage): 73%

Book keeping and accountancy

maharashtra state board of technical education,mumbai

January 2006

January 2006

Diploma, ms office

India

GPA (percentage): 54%

GPA (percentage): 54%

MS Office

Kolhapur Board, Pune univercity

March 2005

March 2005

High school or equivalent, Urdu

India

GPA (percentage): 69.73%

GPA (percentage): 69.73%

Urdu

Skills

Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
HRO
Expert
HRO
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
Workforce Management
Expert
Workforce Management
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
MENAME
Expert
MENAME
Expert
Dynamix AX
Intermediate
Dynamix AX
Intermediate
Computerized Financial Accounting
Intermediate
Computerized Financial Accounting
Intermediate
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR FMA
Intermediate
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR FMA
Intermediate
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
IBM MAXIMO
Intermediate
IBM MAXIMO
Intermediate
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
Intermediate
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MULTITASKING
Intermediate
MULTITASKING
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
SUPERVISION
Intermediate
SUPERVISION
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
COORDINATING
Expert
COORDINATING
Expert
FILING
Expert
FILING
Expert
FOURGEN COMPUTER-AIDED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (CASE) TOOLS
Expert
FOURGEN COMPUTER-AIDED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (CASE) TOOLS
Expert
MEMOS
Expert
MEMOS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
PETTY CASH
Expert
PETTY CASH
Expert
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Expert
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Expert
CLOSING (SALES)
Expert
CLOSING (SALES)
Expert
30.W.P.M. Typing
Expert
30.W.P.M. Typing
Expert
Ms-Cit(ms office,internet)
Expert
Ms-Cit(ms office,internet)
Expert
Pc Maintenance
Intermediate
Pc Maintenance
Intermediate
SAP Plant Maintenance
Expert
SAP Plant Maintenance
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES
Intermediate
HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES
Intermediate
PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
HRO
Expert
HRO
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
Workforce Management
Expert
Workforce Management
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Intermediate
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Intermediate
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
OIL AND GAS
Intermediate
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Intermediate
REPAIRING MANUAL MECHANICAL
Intermediate
REPAIRING MANUAL MECHANICAL
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Urdu

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Marathi

Expert

Arabic

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM)
Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM)
International Management Consultancy
Dec 2025
Generative AI in HR
Strategic Human Resources
HR as a Strategic Business Partner
Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM)
HR as a Strategic Business Partner HR Roles in the Modern Workplace
Pest Control management Training Fire & Safety Awareness Training
Pest Control Management Training
Fire & Safety Awareness Training
S.A.P.
May 2011 - Dec 2011

Hobbies and interests

Reading
Cricket
Swimming