HUSSAIN AL ABUABDULLAH
Project Pioneer Contracting Co.
Eastern Province
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages
Results-driven HR professional specialising in full-cycle recruitment, talent management, and HR process improvement. Expertise in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance organisational efficiency. Utilises social media recruitment techniques to attract high-calibre talent while maintaining confidentiality and ethics. Holds an Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (APHRi) certification, committed to supporting organisational growth.
Work history
Senior Talent Acquisition
2 Years 2 Months- Managed full recruitment lifecycle, from job requisition to onboarding, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and create hiring plans.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring demands.
- Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and direct outreach.
- Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and assessments.
- Coordinate interview processes and provide guidance to interview panels.
- Negotiate employment offers and manage the offer acceptance process.
- Ensure positive candidate experiences throughout recruitment journey, enhancing employer brand perception.
- Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, and other talent partners.
- Mentor and coach junior recruiters and talent acquisition team members.
HR Recruitment Specialist
2 Years 9 Months- Created job postings and attracted passive candidates through innovative sourcing methods, increasing applications by 25%.
- Coordinated interviews and assessments with department heads to identify top candidates.
- Managed offer letters, negotiated terms, and facilitated onboarding for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Streamlined recruitment processes and upheld hiring compliance, resulting in a 95% compliance rate.
- Reduced employee turnover by 15% through enhanced onboarding and training programs. Supported a workforce of 50+ employees.
Stadium & Dorm Manager
2 Years 2 Months- Oversaw facility maintenance, repair, and inventory control to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed student housing, enforcing safety protocols to protect residents.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
- Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
Student Event Assistant
11 Months- Coordinated university-wide student activities and events to enhance student engagement and community building.
- Promoted and scheduled recreational programmes while evaluating participant feedback to improve future events.
- Met tight deadlines whilst handling multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising on quality or detail accuracy.
- Participated in post-event analysis, leading to improved future planning.
- Facilitated smooth registration process by managing guest lists.
HR Recruitment Specialist
1 Year- Sourced and screened candidates while coordinating interviews to ensure a streamlined recruitment process.
- Provided timely feedback and facilitated offer negotiations to secure top talent.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to analyse job requirements and develop accurate job descriptions.
Skills
Full-cycle recruitment
Candidate sourcing
Talent assessment
Onboarding and induction
Offer negotiation
HR process improvement
Social media recruitment
Job analysis
Applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Data analysis
Talent management
Microsoft Office Suite
Time management
Strategic thinking
Interpersonal communication
Associate professional in human resources - international (APHRi)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Focus: Organizational & Interpersonal Communication, Social Media Relations, Public Speaking
Personal Information
Title: Senior Talent Acquisition
Certification
Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) – October 2025, Occupational Health and Safety Management in accordance with OSHA-approved practices – October 2025, Artificial Intelligence Concepts and Advanced Applications – September 2025, The Foundations of Human Resources – August 2025, Introduction to Strategic Planning for Human Resources – August 2025, Introduction to Human Resources Functions – August 2025, Leadership Skills – August 2025 - Industry Leaders – August 2025 - Basics of Management – August 2025, Planning, Organizing and Measuring Performance – August 2025, Creative Thinking Skills – August 2025, Management & Performance – April 2025, Leadership in Administration – Feb 2025, ComprehensiveHuman Resource Management – Aug 2024, LeanSix Sigma Training – March 2016, LambdaPi EtaHonor Society Member – Concordia University
LANGUAGES
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Projects
Capstone Research Project, How Violent News Stories Affect Viewers., Conducted surveys and psychological analysis on media effects.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & PROJECTS
- Regions Hospital, Guest Experience Volunteer, St. Paul, MN, Delivered exceptional service to patients and visitors.
- Feed My Starving Children, Volunteer, St. Paul, MN, Participated in food packing drives for children in need.
LINK
- LinkedIn:
- Linkedin.com/in/hussain-al-abuabdullah-301658157
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition
Project Pioneer Contracting Co.
2024.07 - 2026.09Read More
HR Recruitment Specialist
Cardamom Restaurant
2021.10 - 2024.07Read More
Stadium & Dorm Manager
Concordia University
2016.01 - 2018.03Read More
Student Event Assistant
Concordia University
2014.12 - 2015.11Read More
HR Recruitment Specialist
Al Abdulkarm Holding
2009.01 - 2010.01Read More
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
2017.01Read More