Ahmed Alqweai
HR Specialist
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. +3 years of experience in HR management field. Ambitious and always positive. Possesses the skill of thinking outside the box. A very active team member who would help to achieve the targeted objectives and goals of the organization. Enthusiastic and looking to develop my technical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA -
University of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal
Dammam, Saudi Arabia 01.2016 - 05.2021
Work history
HR Specialist
SOHO Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, proactive talent sourcing
(headhunting), and participation in job fairs. - Support for new business projects by coordinating between the Project Management team and relevant stakeholders to
secure all required documents. - Manage payroll in coordination with the Finance department, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement, and addressing
payroll-related inquiries. - Implement and develop internal HR policies, procedures, and disciplinary regulations to ensure compliance and workplace
discipline. - Contribute to HR strategies and projects, perform workforce data analysis, and prepare performance and compliance
reports. - Support internal departments (Finance, Operations, IT, Legal) to ensure smooth and effective execution of HR processes.
- Handle HR transactions through government platforms (GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad) and ensure full legal compliance.
- Address employee inquiries, resolve workplace issues, and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
- Organize training sessions and professional development programs to support employee growth and retention.
- Handle onboarding and offboarding processes, including probation period follow-up and exit documentation.
- Monitor attendance records, manage leave balances, and implement disciplinary actions when needed.
- Prepare, review, and maintain employment contracts and ensure accurate employee recordkeeping.
- Administer employee benefits, including medical insurance enrollment, cancellation, and renewals.
- Manage daily HR operations in compliance with Saudi Labor Law and internal company policies.
HR Specialist
First Cry Trading Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Working with several departments (human resources, logistics, operations, finance, purchasing, sales, and safety) and
providing all their needs. - Handling the finances (purchases and sales) of all warehouses in Saudi Arabia in six different locations and managing their
requirements. - Implementing warnings and deductions for violators in accordance with human resources systems and company policies.
- Managing all recruitment procedures (company selection, interviewing, hiring, and training).
- Maintaining the relationship with contracting companies and managing all their affairs.
- Coordinating attendance, payroll, sending it to companies and following up.
- Registering employee data in the system and verifying and updating it.
- Handle employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.
Prepare HR reports and analytics for management review.
HR Coordinator
Al-Quway Recruitment Office
Al-Khafji, Saudi Arabia
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Travel & Meeting Coordination including book hotels and meeting rooms for company visitors and conduct onboarding
presentations for new employees. - Provide support in all areas of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, and HRIS management.
- Coordinate with approved recruitment agencies for recruitment services (Local & Overseas ).
- Dealing with problems and participating in finding appropriate solutions.
- Managing E-government's platform (Qiwa, Gosi, Moqeem, Mudad, etc).
- Develop and review administrative systems, processes and policies.
Updating employee data and saving it in the system.
HR Coordinator - Co-op
Royal Commission in Jubail and Yanbu
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted in recruitment processes by posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.
- Handled general HR administrative duties such as organizing files, managing correspondence, and scheduling meetings.
- Supported the onboarding of new employees by organizing orientation sessions, preparing welcome materials, and guiding
new hires through initial paperwork. - Maintained and updated employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
Skills
- Human Resources Information System, HRIS
- Applicant Tracking System, ATS
- Problem-Solving
- HR Strategies
- Headhunter
- MS Office
- Payroll
- Dealing and communication
- High sense of responsibility
- Continuous self-learning
- Creative thinking
- The initiative
- Leadership
- Flexibility
Professional achievements
- Monthly Company Newsletter: Prepare a monthly company newsletter summarizing key achievements, welcoming new employees, updating policy changes, and recognizing the top three employees of the month. Distribute the newsletter to all employees to keep them informed and engaged with company updates.
- Achieved sustainable cost savings for the company by restructuring the salary distribution in line with Saudi GOSI regulations, reducing the taxable portion and generating nearly 15% monthly savings for both the company and the employee. This adjustment also enhanced our competitiveness in the market while ensuring full compliance.
- Maintained 100% compliance across all government platforms (GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem, Mudad) with zero violations or penalties. Managing the affairs of approximately 300 employees, including attendance, payroll, solving problems, and creating a database in the company's system.
- Create an attractive work environment, preserve employee rights, and reduce the rate of resignations by 90%.
- Successfully led the end-to-end HR support for new business projects and startups, handling all requirements with agility and flexibility. Filled all open positions within a short timeframe, ensuring full team readiness and smooth operational launch
- Responded to employees' and managers' inquiries at all times, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and ensuring timely and clear communication on a daily basis.
- Renewing all Manpower residencies and transferring their sponsorships under the contracting companies.
- An increase in the percentage of achieving the company's profits and revenues through recycling by 250% and relying on other sources of income to manage the financial affairs of the warehouses.
- Activating the role of human resources in motivating employees, distributing monthly prizes for the best employees in all departments and the best team leaders, and holding events on special occasions.
Personal achievements
- Managing several family business projects. Including a women's SPA, a restaurant and a real estate company.
- Organizing life and activities for Saudi and international students in the United Kingdom, This includes facilitating residency issues for newcomers students, help them and solve all their problems.
Courses
English language course U.K, 7/2015 - 10/2015
- Kaplan international languages - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
English language course U.K, 08/2022 - 02/2023
- International House school - Manchester, United Kingdom
Languages
Arabic
Master or proficient
C2
English
Master or proficient
C2
Timeline
HR Specialist
SOHO Group
10.2024 - Current
HR Specialist
First Cry Trading Company
10.2023 - 09.2024
HR Coordinator
Al-Quway Recruitment Office
05.2021 - 08.2022
HR Coordinator - Co-op
Royal Commission in Jubail and Yanbu
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA -
University of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal
01.2016 - 05.2021
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