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Alanoud Alessa

Riyadh

Summary

Strategic focused Employee Engagement and Well-being Specialist with a proven track record of designing and implementing impactful frameworks that enhance organizational culture, employee satisfaction, and performance across diverse regions. Experienced in leading global initiatives, including SABIC's Leadership Boot Camp for over 1,600 senior leaders globally, fostering leadership excellence and organizational transformation. Adept at developing and executing strategic well-being programs that align with corporate objectives and address critical employee needs, driving measurable improvements in engagement, productivity, and retention. Skilled in leveraging global insights and data-driven approaches to shape innovative, sustainable strategies that support long-term organizational growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Employee Engagement and Culture Team Lead

The Royal Commission for AlUla
Riyadh
03.2025 - Current

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Specialist

SABIC
09.2023 - 03.2025

• Designed and implemented SABIC's Global Well-being Framework, strategically aligning it with corporate priorities to enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Led the delivery and execution of the Leadership Boot Camp 2024, and 2025 impacting over 1,800 senior leaders globally, focusing on leadership development, organizational agility, and culture transformation.
• Developed and rolled out strategic well-being initiatives, addressing key findings from global employee surveys and driving measurable improvements in workplace satisfaction and performance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate well-being programs into SABIC's broader HR strategy, fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement.

Employee Engagement Counselor

Ministry of Defence
01.2020 - 08.2023

• Developed and implemented tailored well-being initiatives to address the unique challenges faced by employees within the Ministry of Defence, reducing burnout and enhancing work quality across departments.

• Provided specialized counselling and support to employees in high-pressure roles, promoting resilience, mental health, and effective stress management strategies tailored to their work environment.

• Collaborated with the policy team to adjust and improve workplace policies, making strategic enhancements to address operational challenges, improve employee well-being, and reduce burnout and attrition rates.

• Monitored and analyzed employee performance metrics, creating targeted improvement strategies that aligned with the Ministry's mission and objectives.

• Developed strategic programs to support managers and teams, enhancing their capacity to navigate challenges and maintain high engagement and productivity in alignment with the Ministry's goals.

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Counselor

Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University
09.2017 - 01.2020

• Designed and delivered well-being programs in collaboration with Erasmus University, promoting employee and student mental health and engagement.
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, implementing evidence-based mitigation strategies to enhance institutional well-being practices.
• Delivered individual and group counselling sessions, fostering resilience and emotional well-being among staff and students.

Education

Bachelor - Clinical Psychology

Erasmus University Rotterdam & PNU

Certification

  • Agile Business Strategy Oxford
  • English as a second language, The New England School of English, Boston, USA
  • CIPD Certification
  • Psychology of Organization
  • Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Timeline

Employee Engagement and Culture Team Lead

The Royal Commission for AlUla
03.2025 - Current

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Specialist

SABIC
09.2023 - 03.2025

Employee Engagement Counselor

Ministry of Defence
01.2020 - 08.2023

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Counselor

Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University
09.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor - Clinical Psychology

Erasmus University Rotterdam & PNU
Alanoud Alessa