Bakr Azam
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in the HR industry. A visionary leader who has successfully transformed and digitized the recruitment process for various organizations. Skilled in creating and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies, managing end-to-end recruitment cycles, and overseeing onboarding and orientation programs. Adept at redesigning and streamlining the recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and diversity. An excellent team player who has built and led high-performing teams of recruiters, coordinators, and sources. Seeking a challenging and rewarding role that will allow me to leverage my expertise and experience in a progressive and innovative environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Talent Acquisition Director
Saudia Airline Catering
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
06.2022 - Current
- Directing the Talent Acquisition team to accomplish the company goals
- Collaborating with headhunters and recruitment agencies
- Designing the workforce planning
- Digitalize the recrement and the on-boarding tracking system
Head of Talent Acquisition
SAL
Jeddah
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Draft the policies and procedures for staffing activities
- Specify the criteria and principles for the company's conduct and culture
- Optimize the outcomes and productivity of the hiring process
- Create the training and adaptation process and plan for new employees
- Support HR administration and salary processing
Senior Recruitment Manager
Bank Al Jazira
10.2011 - 03.2020
- Estimate and assign human resources for Fawri branches (more than 50 branches)
- Design and monitor apprentice programs (training plans, compensation benefits and career path)
- Plan and execute the yearly local and international career fairs
- Facilitate C level onboarding and assimilation
- Coordinate local and overseas career fairs
- Manage recruitment division budget
- Efficiently manage all recruitment social media accounts and advertise the bank
Recruitment Manager
Abdul Latif Jameel, Toyota
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
03.2008 - 10.2011
- Accountable for the overall process map for the local/overseas staffing.
- Developed the career website for the company
- Track the KPIs of the recruitment
- Train recruitment team in “interviewing skills”
- Brand champion for ALJ new brand
- Train Manager and above on “Performance Management Evaluation”
Co-Founder
Jobskey
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2005 - 03.2008
- Carry out and supervise sourcing, screening, short listing and selection procedures
- Lead and managed a team of 4 Recruiters to fulfill the client needs
- Mediate between client and candidate to achieve mutual satisfaction
HR Administrator
Sleep High
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Carry out and supervise sourcing, screening, shortlisting and selection procedures
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Education
CIPD7 - HR
Chartered Institute of Personnel And Development
Online2033
Bachelor of Arts - HR
Rockville University
Online11.2009
Skills
- Talent management
- Global recruitment
- Recruitment
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Salary and benefits negotiations
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Director
Saudia Airline Catering
06.2022 - Current
Head of Talent Acquisition
SAL
04.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Recruitment Manager
Bank Al Jazira
10.2011 - 03.2020
Recruitment Manager
Abdul Latif Jameel, Toyota
03.2008 - 10.2011
Co-Founder
Jobskey
02.2005 - 03.2008
HR Administrator
Sleep High
01.2004 - 01.2005
CIPD7 - HR
Chartered Institute of Personnel And Development
Bachelor of Arts - HR
Rockville University