Strategize Company operations, its shape and alignment within the Middle East region

Assist Company business lines in preparation of annual business plans and provide business solutions to them on all HR matters.
Identifying recruitment needs and preparing recruitment strategy based on business plans. Saudization strategy and implementation; block visa preparation and visa policy as guidance for the Group.
Recruitment of candidates from South Asia, Far East, Western Europe directly and on secondment basis. Handling mobilization of candidates and functioning as interface between Administration Dept and candidates prior to their joining.
Manpower Planning, HR Score card/Dashboard.
Employee contracts management including drafting employee offers, employment contracts and Addendums.
Performance Management system implementation, Annual Salary Administration Policy and Medical Insurance Scheme administration.
Continuous alignment of compensation level programmes in line with the Company’s operating requirements and market based conditions.
Custodian of HR policies and its continuous alignment with Company operations; provide guidance and support to the business Divisions and support functions on all Employee Relations issues.

Redrafted HR Policies, incorporating modern management policies and prevalent Saudi Labour laws. Prepared Grievance handling procedures, Employee Handbooks, Guidelines for expatriate living in KSA, EPC business handbooks for existing employees.
Achieved reduction in average cost per hire by 15% and reduced average days to fill positions by 20%. Did C-level appointments of Company’s senior executives with tact and discretion, mostly western nationals. Filled 150 positions with one of the most rare and difficult to get candidates within 6 months.
Reduced attrition rate by 10% by improving employee relations processes like handbooks, long service awards and HR Policies like retention schemes, Employee referral schemes. Developed employee disciplinary procedures in line with Saudi Labour Laws.
Redesigned the entire compensation and benefits structures including Basic pay scale, Job Classification and grading system to align it with market based employment packages by using Hay, Mercer and Internal data reports. Successfully implemented in various lines of the Company.
Designed the in-house software of HRMS. Selected vendors for this project as key member of steering committee and prepared initial scope of work, Business Requirements Documents (BRD) for the entire HR process modules ie Time sheet, Recruitment, Manpower planning, Succession Planning etc.
Established a shared service Centre (SSC) including Recruitment, mobilization, Government Relations, Personnel and Administration functions. This integration optimized the flow of work between the support Depts resulting in improved services to employees and the management.
Instituted annual man power planning process by full engaging four different business divisions of the Company. Prepared Job Descriptions based on Hay Job evaluation method and developed HR scorecards for the recruitment teams.
Provided Business partner HR role in integration with International partners like Mustang (US) and Daleim (Korea). From singing the initial MOU to employee’s transition, provided advisory services the business in making successful joint ventures.
Drafted and approved a full-fledged Performance Management System based on Objective/KPIs setting concept from the management. Implemented the PMS by holding workshops in the Company.
Prepared salary administration parameters and promotion & rewards policy by linking it to the Performance Management System successfully delivered results.
Saved for DAR SR 4.5M in the new medical Insurance Company selection with improvements to the previous coverage criteria.

Employee Relations issues related to industrial relations, grievance handling and disciplinary matters.
Manpower planning, training and development of employees.
Performance appraisal and mentoring.
Organising internship programmes and scholarships from the company for Pakistani Universities.
Developing, administering and advising on benefits plans, compensation & salary polices and practices.
Compliance of existing and proposed HR process to Pakistani labour laws.
Developing data, guidelines and recommendations for Salary Budget.

Recruitment of project staff mostly blue collar for landmark/iconic projects
Managing Personnel Department of the company’s project office (muster roll, attendance).
Coordinating between project sites and head office on manpower deployment status.
Managing overall administration of the Company.
Maintaining liaison with utility corporations & allied agencies, like WAPDA, PTC, KESC, SSGCL, USC, etc.
Coordination and liaison with Govt departments / ministries.