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ABDULLAH ALTALHI

ABDULLAH ALTALHI

Jeddah,Mecca Region

Summary

Forward-thinking HR leader with proven record in improving personnel management strategies to enhance workforce morale and performance. Decisive and strategic planner with strong history in hospitality industry successfully managing a wide range of HR functions, from recruitment and performance management to employee relations and compliance. With multi years of experience in the hospitality industry, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of managing human resources in this dynamic and fast-paced environment

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Human resources manager

Courtyard By Marriott Makkah ( Pre Opening Team)
07.2024 - Current

Pre-Opening Coordination:

- Collaborate with the hotel management team to ensure a smooth pre-opening process.

- Assist in the setup of the HR department, including systems strategy and guest experience objectives.

  • Managed redundancy processes, minimised legal risks.
  • Implemented HR policies and procedures for legal compliance.
  • Led change management initiatives for smoother transitions.
  • Handled grievance procedures in line with employment law regulations.
  • Developed new onboarding programme to speed up employee productivity.
  • Led annual salary reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and performance management.

Assistant Human Resources Manager

Courtyard by Marriott Kudi ( Pre-opening team )
Makkah, Mecca Region
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures, from product replenishment to budget control.
  • Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity.
  • Assessed new staff eligibility through rigorous reference and right-to-work checks.
  • Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
  • Analysed market data to create competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Work on the hotel's general budget to determine the actual need for positions and salaries.

Human resources supervisor \ Incharge Manager

Marriott International \ • Le Meridien Al Hada
Ta'if, Mecca Region
02.2023 - 11.2023


  • Coordinated reference and background checks for compliance with right-to-work guidelines.
  • Negotiated terms of employment for staff and contractor agreements.
  • Analysed team performance and productivity data to identify vocational training requirements.
  • Coordinated staff performance and productivity assessments.
  • Ensuring that the hotel is in compliance with all employment laws and regulations, including safety and health regulations, and maintaining accurate records of employment-related information.
  • Ensuring that new employees are properly onboarded and trained on their job duties, as well as the hotel's policies and procedures.
  • Overseeing the recruitment and staffing process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing candidates, conducting background checks, and making job offers.
  • Ensure attendance at labor court sessions and resolve them in a way that is in the hotel’s best interests.

Human resources coordinator

Marriott International \ • Le Meridien Al Hada
Ta'if, Mecca Region
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Used staff survey findings to implement enhanced working conditions and practices.
  • Oversaw recruitment initiatives to maximise new hire value.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
  • Reviewed and renewed company policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.

supervisor Staff

Initial Saudi Group
Jeddah, Mecca Region
08.2013 - 11.2015
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of team, ensuring tasks were completed to high standard.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond to issues appropriately, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
  • Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Taif University
Ta'if, Mecca Region
01.2013 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - law

Saudi Electronic University
Jeddah, Mecca Region
11.2020 - 12.2024

Skills

  • HR budget management
  • Programme management
  • Incentive development
  • Employee record management
  • Employment contracts
  • HRIS Technologies
  • Hiring and training
  • Labor Law
  • HR Administration
  • Communication
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Management

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Native

Certification

CIPD L5 - Associate Diploma in People Management

Timeline

Human resources manager

Courtyard By Marriott Makkah ( Pre Opening Team)
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Human Resources Manager

Courtyard by Marriott Kudi ( Pre-opening team )
12.2023 - 07.2024

Human resources supervisor \ Incharge Manager

Marriott International \ • Le Meridien Al Hada
02.2023 - 11.2023

Human resources coordinator

Marriott International \ • Le Meridien Al Hada
01.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - law

Saudi Electronic University
11.2020 - 12.2024

supervisor Staff

Initial Saudi Group
08.2013 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Taif University
01.2013 - 06.2017
ABDULLAH ALTALHI