ABDULLAH ALSALMI
Director of Human Resources
Jeddah
Summary
Experienced Director of Human Resources with a proven track record in developing highly effective recruitment and retention strategies. Skilled in implementing innovative new hire training and onboarding methods for seamless integration into the organization. Adept at fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes employee engagement and productivity. Committed to staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement in HR processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Human Resources
IHG - Voco Jeddah Gate
Jeddah, Mecca Region
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained company compliance with local laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency in hiring top talent.
- Align HR strategy with business goals.
- Conduct workforce planning and succession planning.
- Oversee HR department budgeting and investments.
- Develop comprehensive pre-opening HR plan, including staffing, policies, and timelines.
- Create pre-opening recruitment strategies to hire and onboard key personnel before official launch.
- Set up HR systems, including payroll and employee records, before opening.
- Design and implement employee orientation and training programs for pre-opening.
- Establish HR policies and procedures specifically for pre-opening phase, ensuring smooth operations from day one.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, including work permits, visas, and other legal documentation for pre-opening hires.
- Set up and manage temporary staffing or contract workers for pre-opening period.
- Prepare detailed training schedule for employees to familiarize them with company's operations, culture, and safety protocols.
- Design and implement health and safety protocols for pre-opening phase, including emergency procedures.
- Coordinate opening day staff activities and ensure readiness, including uniforms, access cards, and equipment.
- Oversee entire recruitment and hiring process.
- Resolve conflicts between employees, management, and owner.
- Develop and implement employee engagement programs.
- Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion within organization.
- Design and review compensation and benefits packages.
- Develop training and professional development programs.
- Create and enforce HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and update employee handbook.
- Lead organizational changes, such as mergers or restructuring.
- Develop and influence company culture initiatives.
- Implement and manage HR Information Systems.
- Introduce automation tools to improve HR processes.
- Lead, mentor, and develop HR team.
- Collaborate with other departments to align HR strategies with business needs.
- Implement flexible work policies to support work-life balance.
- Oversee management and allocation of accommodations to ensure employees are housed according to company policies and availability.
- Ensure regular inspections and maintenance of housing units to meet safety and hygiene standards, and oversee budget allocation for staff housing, ensuring cost-effective solutions are implemented.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 400 employee company
Human Resources Manager
IHG - Crowne Plaza Al Waha
7 2022 - 05.2024
- Develops the hotel's HR strategy in conjunction with the mission, goals and objectives of the hotel and presents to Executive Committee
- Establishes at the property, the IHG HR framework including: The organization structure, HR Policies and Procedures, Recruitment system, Induction and Orientation procedures, Training procedures, Performance Appraisal system, And Transfer and promotion procedures
- Develops a hotel succession plan
- Designs HR forms, documents and processes
- Develops staffing policies in line with IHG guidelines
- Conducts training for manages in HR specialty areas (recruitment; effective roster costing; appraisals, etc)
- Assist Department Heads in customizing Job Descriptions
- Develops a reward and recognition system
- Perform the role of adviser, consultant and councilor to management and staff
- Develop strategies to correct operational problems relating to staff (including absenteeism, turnover, retention, morale etc)
- Manage industrial relations issues of the hotel
- Manage workers compensation and rehabilitation and medical insurance
- Develop and implement procedures for handling disciplinary and grievance interviews
- Establish relationships with external organizations including government training agencies; training consultants; private training providers and professional associations
- Provide advice to the General Manager which will assist in the meeting of strategic objectives
- Manage the legal issues of the department
- Respond to requests for information from internal and external sources, including Corporate Office
- Maintain remuneration scales in accordance with financial objectives
- Plan bonus, commission and incentive schemes for relevant staff
- Prepares efficient work schedules considering the hotel and labor requirements.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 120 employee.
Assistant HR Manager
IHG - Crowne Plaza Al Waha
Human Resource Executive
IHG - Cronwe Plaza RDC
09.2021 - 07.2022
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration -
Saudi Electronic University
Riyadh02.2025
High Diploma in Business Administration -
Laureate Collge
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSkills
Talent Management
Compensation and Benefits
HR Guidance
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Training and Development
Performance Review Management
Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition
Employee Retention
HR analytics
Recruitment Management
Payroll Administration
HR policies and procedures
Certification
Training of trainers certificate
Awards
KSA HR Impact Award
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
IHG - Voco Jeddah Gate
05.2024 - Current
Human Resource Executive
IHG - Cronwe Plaza RDC
09.2021 - 07.2022
Human Resources Manager
IHG - Crowne Plaza Al Waha
7 2022 - 05.2024
Assistant HR Manager
IHG - Crowne Plaza Al Waha
Bachelor's in Business Administration -
Saudi Electronic University
High Diploma in Business Administration -
Laureate Collge
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