Saleem Ali, Head of Organization Development

Saleem Ali

Head of Organization Development

Gulf Drilling International

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Master's degree, Human Resources Management
Experience
28 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :28 years, 6 Months

Head of Organization Development at Gulf Drilling International
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since October 2006

Profile Summary

23+ years of professional experience with high profile companies in Human Resources Management. Demonstrated Leadership Oriented Management, ability to develop strategies over large and diverse organizations while working with a variety of partners and stakeholders. Pioneer in Project Management. Skilled at Planning, Strategizing, Talent Acquisition, Resource Development, Optimizing Costs, acquiring and applying new information and systems. Recognized as a HR spokesperson to Company’s Management and a Mentor / Coach with an ability to develop individuals in both a direct and indirect reporting relationship.

Profession Experience
24+ years in Human Resources Management

 Gulf Drilling International (GDI) Doha, Qatar: 12+ Years
 Alliance Insurance (PSC), Dubai, UAE: 11 + Years


Head of Organizational Development, Human Resources Department
Gulf Drilling International (GDI) Doha, Qatar: (2006 - 13+ years)

Career Summary

01/10/2013
Head of Organizational Development

19/04/2009 - 31/09/2013
Supervisor - Compensation Benefits, Payroll, Job Establishment, HR Policies

29/06/2008 - 18/04/2009
Acting Head of Human Resources

01/01/2008 - 28/06/2008
Supervisor - Recruitment, Compensation Benefits & Payroll, HR Policies

01/07/2007 - 31/12/2007
Supervisor HR Policies and Employee Relations

29/10/2006 - 30/06/2007
Senior Policy and Employee Relations Officer

Brief Job Functions Summary

STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION:

Develop HR Strategies, Business Plans, establish Key Performance Indicators, SWOT Analysis and Balance Score Cards.

Strategize Manpower plans, Compensation & Employee Benefits plans, devise Human Resources Policies, Procedures, Processes and Workflow.

People Management and Leadership:
Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives of the section such as Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, Policies, Job Establishment and so on, through effective leadership; Maintain positive relationship between employee and organization.

Project Management:
Responsible for all HR related Projects and associated work. Successfully implemented 9 HR Related Projects

Competency Management, Training and Development:
Established competency framework within the organization.

Recruitment Projects:
Plan and manage all recruitment campaigns while monitoring the approved budget

Manpower Planning:
Facilitate the overall process of organisation development to ensure the organisation structure is optimally aligned to deliver the business strategy efficiently and effectively; Design and ensure the accurate implementation of manpower planning and the execution of Manpower Plan within approved manpower budget

Manpower Budgeting:
Prepare manpower budget using a combination of bottom-up and top-down methodology, linking the budget of all levels of the firm to the wider company strategies that makes the business objectives achievable.

Talent Acquisition:
Manage the recruitment function in an effective, efficient and timely manner and ensure adequate supply of competent personnel are provided to meet the manpower requirements.

Job Analysis, Job Evaluation, Job Grading:
Ensure functions of Job Analysis, preparation of Job Descriptions, administration of the Job Evaluation System to determine Job Grading are carried out effectively.

Employee Compensation and Benefits:
Develop the organization’s salary structure and benefits provision to ensure a balance between control of costs and attracting and retaining.

HR Policies and Procedures:
Development and implementation of Human Resources related policies covering HR functional areas fulfilling relevant procedural / legislative requirements.

Employee Relations:
Responsible to build a conducive relationship between the employees and management, Dispute & Grievance Management.

Performance Management

Key Performance Indicators Management

Employee Separation

Assistant Manager - Personnel, Administration & Human Resources at Alliance Insurance
  • United Arab Emirates
  • July 1995 to June 2006

JOB PROFILE
Reporting to the Director & Chief Executive, my duties & responsibilities are managing & supervising the following functions :

PERSONNEL / HUMAN RESOURCES :

Determining manpower needs of the organization.
Recruiting Candidates through internal / external sources.

Short listing of candidates by scanning applications,
Conducting first-level or preliminary interviews
Conducting Aptitude Tests to asses the intelligence and technical skills.
Supervise the “In depth Interviews” conducted by the department/divisions heads.

Making the Offer of Employment to the successful candidate.
Sending out rejected letters to unsuccessful candidates.

Introducing new employees through uniform procedures
Coordinate with the department heads to provide pre-job & on the job training.

Follow up with the Head of Department on pre-job training of new employees.
Follow up with the Head of Department on the probationary period of newly joined employees to determine the confirmation of their employment.

Formulating compensation benefits schemes like medical insurance coverage for employees & their families, Life insurance for employees, bonus schemes.

Perform Job Analysis in co-ordination with external analysts:

Monitoring & Evaluating of performance performance appraisals in co-ordination with the Head of Divisons /Departments for Promotions, redeployment or termination of employees.

Maintaining data related to each employee in the Personnel & HR Management and Information System.
Responsible for payroll of employees. Operating on Oracle based Payroll program.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS :
Administrating employee leave, travel & ticket procurement.
Maintaining Personnel Files of employees.
Monitoring the Issue of Employment, Visit & Transit Visas.
Following up renewal of employment visas of employees
Preparing Final Settlement of Employees
Conducting Exit Interviews and formalities for employees leaving the company.

Education

Master's degree, Human Resources Management
  • at Mangalore University
  • April 1994

Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Employee Relations & Dispute Management, Performance Management

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at Christ College,Bangalore University
  • April 1992

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com) Completed in 03 years (from 1989 to 1992) Al Ameen College, Major Subjects Covered : Principle & Practice of Auditing Cost Accountancy Income Tax & Law Management Accounting

High school or equivalent, Commerce
  • at Christ College
  • May 1989

Pre University Course In Commerce. Chrsit College , Bangalore University Two Years Course(1986-1988) Main Subjects : History,Economics, Accountancy & Commerce

High school or equivalent, I.C.S.E.
  • at Frank Anthony Public School
  • April 1987

ICSE Syllabus. Delhi Board

Specialties & Skills

Insurance
Administration
Management
Economics
Human Resources
Strategic Planning
Leadership
People Management
Talent Acquisition
Project Management
Employee Relations Management
Competency Management
Developing policies procedures & systems
Communication and Presentation
Employee Dispute Resolution
Training and Development
Motivational Skills
Learning and new skill development

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Performance Management for Managers (Training)
Training Institute:
Berkley Communications
Date Attended:
September 2014
Duration:
12 hours
Audit Management System. BS: EN :ISO 9001: 2008 (Training)
Training Institute:
BSi information systems
Date Attended:
June 2010
Salary Structure and Variable Pay Schemes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
Certificate in HR Development of Policy Manual (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2012
HR Budgeting & Budget Control (Training)
Training Institute:
IIR-ME
Date Attended:
February 2012
Duration:
12 hours
Effective Manpower Planning, Recruitment and OD (Training)
Training Institute:
Berkley Communications
Date Attended:
July 2011
Duration:
12 hours
Job Evaluation & Job Grading Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2010
Job Analysis Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2010
Creating Human Capital Excellence (Training)
Training Institute:
Meirc Training and Consultants
Date Attended:
March 2010
Duration:
12 hours
Drilling for Non-Drillers (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2009
Quality Management System. BS:EN: ISO 9001:2008 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008
Simplification of Work Process & Procedures (Training)
Training Institute:
Meirc Training and Consultants
Date Attended:
April 2009
Duration:
12 hours

Hobbies

  • Social Service
    Have been Instrumental in providing support to the needy