AHMED ABD ELSALAM KHEDR
Summary
Experienced professional in crafting and executing corporate governance policies and human resources management, focusing on payroll management, with over 14 years dedicated to optimizing operational processes, policy formulation, compliance oversight, and government accreditation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Qimat Al-Riyadh Fuel Company A branch of Al-Salomi
Riyadh
08.2023 - Current
- Managing and operating fuel stations and service centers with high efficiency by overseeing daily operations and leading multi-disciplinary teams (Operations, HR, Maintenance, Finance, and Customer Service), ensuring compliance with Ministry of Energy requirements and occupational health and safety standards.
- Monitoring KPIs, implementing automation systems to improve efficiency, preparing operational budgets, reducing costs, and achieving operational targets and fuel sales objectives.
- Managing qualification and licensing files, developing strategic and expansion plans, coordinating with Saudi Aramco and relevant authorities, preparing periodic reports for senior management, supervising the development of new stations, and maximizing rental facility investments to enhance revenues, in addition to attracting and developing talent.
- Qimat Al-Riyada Fuel Division
- Improved operational efficiency by 20% through automation implementation.
- Completed the construction, qualification, and licensing of two new fuel stations in compliance with Ministry of Energy regulations within 18 months.
- Reduced operational expenses by 15% through process re-engineering.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
Administrative Development Manager
Al Salomi Contracting Company
Riyadh
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Established and restructured the Human Resources Department, including policies, job descriptions, and salary structures.
- Developed and implemented corporate governance, internal control, and compliance systems across company departments.
- Managed payroll and allowances, bank transfers, Mudad platform operations, financial reporting, and ensured compliance with the Wage Protection System (WPS).
- Managed government qualification and classification files with regulatory authorities and Public Investment Fund (PIF) affiliated entities.
- Prepared workforce plans and managed full recruitment cycles across all departments.
- Managed expatriate recruitment files, including visas, transfers, electronic authorizations, and Chamber of Commerce transactions.
- Member of the company restructuring committee in cooperation with Dar Al-Khaleej Economic Research & Consulting Office.
- Operated and managed government platforms (Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad, GOSI, TAM, Absher Business, Ajeer, Balady, Etimad, Ejar, Mining Platform).
- Prepared HR budgets and annual leave plans.
- Managed medical insurance files (pricing, medical networks, claims, renewals).
- Managed residency permits, all types of visas, profession changes, professional licenses, and occupational examinations.
- Managed GOSI, Nitaqat, and Saudization ratios.
- Managed remote work files.
- Followed up on labor cases and conducted internal investigations in accordance with Saudi Labor Law.
- Managed contracts, probation evaluations, remote work arrangements, performance appraisals, and employee turnover monitoring.
- Organized travel bookings aligned with leave plans.
- Managed asset files (vehicles, equipment, drivers, licenses).
- Prepared HR reports, employee performance evaluations, turnover analysis, and KPI dashboards.
- Supervised data entry staff and implemented electronic archiving systems.
- Prepared official letters, circulars, and administrative decisions.
- Demonstrated high multitasking capability with diverse expertise and continuous pursuit of best practices.
- Saudi Arabia
- Successfully established and governed the Human Resources Department.
- Achieved 100% payroll accuracy and reduced administrative errors through ERP implementation.
- Led a company-wide restructuring project in cooperation with a consulting firm to enhance operational efficiency.
Payroll Accountant
Fiafir Trading & Contracting Company
Riyadh
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Managed payroll, wages, and allowances (calculation, review, and application of Labor Office penalties schedules).
- Completed Wage Protection System (WPS) transactions, monitored compliance rates, and resolved violations and justifications.
- Prepared, calculated, and reviewed work progress payments and various disbursement orders.
- Managed banking relationships, including payroll financing agreements, company accreditation, and payroll cards.
- Prepared employee settlements, end-of-service benefits, annual leave allowances, and travel ticket provisions.
- Developed annual increment systems and enhanced payroll, allowance, and incentive structures.
- Coordinated with Finance and HR departments for payroll approval and disbursement, provisions, adjustments, and accounting entries.
- Prepared monthly analytical payroll and cost reports and implemented annual increment systems.
- Established and managed employee databases and worked on ERP systems (Smacc, Aswaq, Microtec, Ascon).
- Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Al-Azhar University
Cairo01.2011
Skills
- Department development and governance
- Workforce planning
- Human Resources operations management
- Recruitment
- Performance development
- Leave planning
- Budget preparation
- Knowledge of Saudi Labor Law
- Proficiency in government platforms (Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad, GOSI, TAM)
- Government prequalification management
- Contractor classification
- Fuel station certification
- Cost reduction
- Profitability improvement
- Cross-functional team management
- ERP systems
- Data management
- Operations management
- Performance monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Risk management
Certification
- Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance
- ICDL – Computer Skills Certification
- Business Data Analysis
- Advanced Human Resources Management
- Modern Management & Mind Mapping – Dr. Ibrahim El-Feki
- Saudi Labor Law
- Peachtree Accounting (Electronic Accounting)
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-abd-elsalam-7b16b5151
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Operations Manager
Qimat Al-Riyadh Fuel Company A branch of Al-Salomi
08.2023 - Current
Administrative Development Manager
Al Salomi Contracting Company
01.2017 - 07.2023
Payroll Accountant
Fiafir Trading & Contracting Company
11.2011 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
Al-Azhar University