Abdullah AlShehri, Chartered FCIPD

Experience

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  Abdul Latif Jameel

  Nov 2008 - Aug 2021

  • Demonstrated a strong working knowledge of People Strategy, Engagement, Planning, Budgets & Talent Acquisition along with Employee Performance Management and success in developing, administering programs, procedures and guidelines to align the workforce with strategic goals of the company.• Effectively collaborated with other parts of Centre of Excellence – COE and HR and delivered seamless service by strategically aligning adherence of policies and its implementation with assigned SBU / BU.• Regularly interact with C-level executives to discuss policy changes, execute crucial cost-saving projects, implement KRA (Key Result Area) – Performance Driven Management program and discuss functional performance reports for review.• Responsible for strategic HR management, implementing robust HR system, effecting process improvements and driving profitability goals of organization. Providing direction to internal teams, managing cross – functional training, strengthening organizational diversity, increasing operational productivity and enhancing employee satisfaction and level of engagement..• Saudization Operations: Monitor progress towards Saudization targets, take measures to induct promising Saudi nationals at different levels and meets all labor office requirements to ensure fulfillment of legal imperatives.• Support line managers in implementing their unit succession plans in line with best practice and business goals; Monitor procedures for the assessment of talent for selection and succession management, to ensure their alignment with leading practices. Show less Implementing company policies, governmental Labor Laws and recruitment procedures to be able to fill job vacancies and attract right talent at right time in the right position through fair selection of qualified candidates to match the desired needs of the position and the business.• Lead the process of selection and staffing functions by streamline the process through building optimized SOPs & KPIs and reduce lead time that inline with business operation expectation to ensure recruitment automation process become efficient and improve process quality, lead time and reduce human mistakes.• Review and execute manpower plan (local & overseas) with the business heads through proper understanding of business growth & turnover factor and inline with governmental Labor Laws.• Enrich the candidates sourcing through the web engine, ALJ sites, recruitment agencies, career days, online job fair and social network sites (Linkedln, Facebook, and Twitter) to improve HR branding and to meet HR vision to become an employer of choice.• Design and monitor team development plan to improve work quality and to help in achieving organization strategic plan and core values and mind-set.• Lead the process of evaluation and selection of proper assessment tool that help in identifying the right candidate for the right job.• Improve Saudization percentage level by introducing and implementing local training programs.• Communicate with top universities, Technical and Industrial Colleges for local sourcing of potential candidates through the conduct of in-house information drive (Career-day, Job Fair, etc.) and interview.• Support the government localization training program through proper communication with HRDF.• Building and sustaining high levels of engagement in the team by setting clear standards of performance, motivating them, monitoring performance, giving specific constructive feedback regularly for developmental purposes to align the team to organizational goals. Show less Support ALJ-DAO companies and departments in recruiting and training Saudis and getting fund from the Government HRDF. The objective of this division is to work closer with departments and recruitment. Areas and related concerns are as follows:- Liaise between DAO departments and HR in Saudi recruitment and training plans- Review Saudi recruitment and training plans in terms of Gov. HRDF requirements- Communicate with Gov. HRDF on fund collection- Contribute in job stability through rewarding programs- Contribute in raising productivity of Saudi employees Show less • Responsible for providing a broad range of Marketing and Communication support for a complete range of products in the category, including product positioning, communication strategy and plan.• Prepare brand communication plan for each model of the category (segment), based on the Annual Activities plan from the Brand Manager. The communication plan shall comprise of all the communication discipline like Advertising, PR, Showroom, etc. • Manage and coordinate creative and media agency through all stages of production. Ensure delivery of all campaign applications on time, to budget and to the highest standards.• Define success criteria (KPIs), how they will be measured and ensure measurement is undertaken by writing campaign briefs based on plan.• Facilitate decision making on campaign production issues including creative approach and media selection.• Work collaboratively with Brand Manager to understand the product positioning, annual brand plan and communication requirements. Prepare and share the communication proposal with Brand Manager. Provide regular reports and updates of campaign metrics to the concerned team. Participate in monthly tactical Sales and Marketing discussions.• Brief agencies across all required disciplines and execute the agreed campaign communication. Also participate in Launch coordination.• Align with a diverse team to create and manage cross-organizational and integrated marketing communication plans.• Gather and organize information to prepare communication strategy & plan by drafting nameplate communication plan comprising all the communication discipline like Advertising, PR, Showroom, etc.• Undertake the post-campaign evaluation through tracking research and provide recommendations for future activity.• Prepare and Monitor budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development. Show less • Responsible in the preparation and coordination of League Events activities to develop a positive “word-of-mouth” and support to the ALJ League Manager and accountable for the delivery of rights and activation plan.• Accountable for the activation plan (created by strategic agency) and stakeholder communications; Key contact for broadcaster and execution of rights• Managing and monitoring the allocation and timely delivery of all contractual rights; Ensures all ALJ contractual rights are delivered, their activation programmes are developed and their long-term objectives are achieved and reported upon• Oversees delivery of ALJ League media plan and key advertising activities and the delivery of activation programmes and events (attendance required)(weekly support from strategic agency)• Allocates contractual assets e.g. tickets and delivery of VIP, hospitality experiences• Manages timely invoicing and payment of contract and suppliers • Ensures the sponsorship activation plan is delivered within the allocated budget• Deliver policies of contractual rights at the matches (attending Games) and related events.• Manages sponsorship agencies in delivering core rights e.g. LED, centre circle.• Manages promotions fulfilment – at grounds, creation of premiums, player escorts etc.• Manages creation of hospitality experiences and events e.g. Community football to ensure that all ALJ League events run smoothly and hospitality guests provide positive feedback Show less Planning and managing the efficient production activities of the workshop through successful execution of the production plan to ensure increase productivity and production target met in time; overall resposibility of associates' well-bieng prompt attainment of all scheduled job cards, cost effectiveness, manpower development, healthy and safe working environment (HSE), implementation of ALJ & TMC policies and SOP's, maintaining Kaizen oriented operation, meeting service operation targets with the GDI (Guest Delight Index), enjoying full cooperation with Reception and Parts Dept. at all time and following correct ececution of warranty company policies. Show less A- Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. B- Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. C- Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. D- Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.E- Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.F- Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.G- Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Show less

  • HR Business Partner

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Head of Recruitment & HRDF (Talent Acquisition)

    Apr 2016 - Oct 2018

  • HR Development Fund Manager

    Jun 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Marketing Communications Manager

    Feb 2014 - May 2014

  • ALJ League Operation Manager

    Jul 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Event Manager

    Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Reception Manager

    Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

  • Production Manager

    Dec 2010 - Mar 2012

  • EM Service Manager

    Mar 2010 - Nov 2010

  • Managment Trainee

    Nov 2008 - Feb 2010
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  Public Investment Fund (PIF)

  Dec 2021 - now

  Enable organizational effectiveness across PIF through strategic oversight of organizational design, job roles, workforce planning, competency management and collaboration on human capital strategy and policies. Enable organizational effectiveness across PIF through strategic oversight of organizational design, job roles, workforce planning, competency management and collaboration on human capital strategy and policies.

  • VP - Organizational Development

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Assistant VP - Organizational Development

    Dec 2021 - Sept 2024