JOSEPH ABRAHAM
Riyadh
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Tawuniya, adept in strategic total rewards initiatives and effective stakeholder management. Excelled in policy development and negotiation, significantly enhancing organizational efficiency. Skilled in data analysis and fostering robust employer-employee relationships through clear communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.Director – OD & Rewards
Tawuniya
Riyadh
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Annual Revenue : SR14.35 Bn, Net Profit : SR 480 Mn, Tawuniya has been a leader in the Saudi Insurance market covering Health, Motor, Marine, Fire, Properties, Engineering, Aviation, Power, Takaful and Casualty insurance
- Strategic and operational leadership in the design, development, implementation and communication of Organisation Structural Design initiatives & Total Reward programs including base pay, variable pay (Bonus & Incentives), merit, compensation planning, manpower planning & budgeting, market analysis and retention
- A subject matter expert for all Org Design & Total Reward strategies for the Functional Heads to help them in ensuring that business plans are executed as planned
- Annual Revenue : SR14.35 Bn, Net Profit : SR 480 Mn, Tawuniya has been a leader in the Saudi Insurance market covering Health, Motor, Marine, Fire, Properties, Engineering, Aviation, Power, Takaful and Casualty insurance
Compensation & Benefits Manager
SADAFCO
Jeddah
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Annual Revenue : SR2.05 Bn, Net Profit : SR 266 Mn, SADAFCO has been a leader in the UHT (Long Life) Milk, Ice-creams & Tomato paste market in Saudi Arabia, popularly known by the Saudia brand name capturing more than half of the Long-Life Milk market and almost a third of Total Milk market
- Drive the Total Rewards agenda spanning Performance Management, Employee policies, Job Evaluations, Competitive Pay Positioning, Organisation Design, Manpower budgeting & Variable Pay(including Sales Commissions) for SADAFCO across the Middle East region with operations across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait & Bahrain
- Annual Revenue : SR2.05 Bn, Net Profit : SR 266 Mn, SADAFCO has been a leader in the UHT (Long Life) Milk, Ice-creams & Tomato paste market in Saudi Arabia, popularly known by the Saudia brand name capturing more than half of the Long-Life Milk market and almost a third of Total Milk market
Principal Advisor – Employee Policies & Exec. Remuneration
TASNEE
Riyadh
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Annual Revenue : SR11.4 Bn, Net Profit : SR 1.2 Bn, TASNEE has a wide range of interests in petrochemicals, chemicals, plastics, and metals manufacturing, industrial services and environmental technologies
- Responsible for driving the Employee Policies & Executive Remuneration agenda for the TASNEE group with the aim of integrating all employee policies across 29 companies into a common platform
- Developed the policy approval framework & released 25+ employee policies within a span of 3+ months
- Annual Revenue : SR11.4 Bn, Net Profit : SR 1.2 Bn, TASNEE has a wide range of interests in petrochemicals, chemicals, plastics, and metals manufacturing, industrial services and environmental technologies
Head – Compensation & Benefits
BUPA ARABIA
Jeddah
10.2012 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Annual Revenue: SR.10 Bn, Net Profit : SR 700 Mn, a JV between Bupa & the Nazer Group with customer base of 3 Mn members
- Drive the Total Rewards agenda at Bupa Arabia and oversee the Organization Design framework, Role Evaluation framework & the Promotion Framework covering over 1800 employees
- Advise the CEO & CHRO on the selection of the participants for LTIP program
- Contributed to the Annual & 3YP headcount forecasts and salary review budgets (Adjustment, Merit & Promotion budgets)
- Other key responsibilities include Compensation surveys, Policy design & deployment and Payroll management
- Annual Revenue: SR.10 Bn, Net Profit : SR 700 Mn, a JV between Bupa & the Nazer Group with customer base of 3 Mn members
Head – Compensation & Benefits
STMicroelectronics India Design Centre
India
01.2003 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Leading global semiconductor company (ranked 5th worldwide) developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications
- Headed the Centre of Excellence (COE) role covering Performance Management, Rewards Strategy, Talent Management & International Mobility for the entire 1800 employees in India across 8 business lines
- Additionally, managed the Business HR role as an HR Strategic Partner to the Information Communication & Technology ( ICT ) group in India with over 300 employees
- Transitioned from a Individual contributor role to the Head of Rewards over a period of 10 years and received exposure various assignments of varying complexities
- Leading global semiconductor company (ranked 5th worldwide) developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications
Head - Talent Acquisition
STMicroelectronics
Noida
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Led a team of recruiters to ensure successful onboarding of new hires.
- Managed budget allocations related to recruitment activities including advertising costs.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders to develop job descriptions, interview questions, and selection criteria.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures for efficiency improvements in the Talent Acquisition department.
- Conducted regular market research to identify trends in the hiring landscape.
- Organized job fairs and career events to increase brand awareness among potential applicants.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
- Coached managers on best practices for interviewing candidates and providing feedback.
- Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
- Reviewed resumes and conducted initial phone screenings for potential candidates.
- Developed and implemented robust recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Attended networking events to build relationships with potential future employees.
Management Trainee
Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Ahmedabad
07.1997 - 09.1998
- Learned company processes, procedures and employee role functions.
Education
PGDM -
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Pune01.1997
MLL & LW -
Pune University
Pune01.1997
B.Sc - Maths
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.1993
Skills
- Development & Execution of Strategic Total Rewards initiatives
- Data analysis & benchmarking skills
- Effective communication strategies
- Policy development & compliance
- Effective stakeholder management
- Negotiation skills
- Vendor management
Training
- GRP (World @ Work) Certification, Currently Pursuing
- Hay Job Evaluation, Mercer IPE
- Sales Compensation Strategy, David Cichelli (Alexander Group)
Industries
- Technology
- Insurance
- Pharma
- Petrochemicals
- FMCG
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Sr.Director – OD & Rewards
Tawuniya
02.2022 - Current
Compensation & Benefits Manager
SADAFCO
02.2019 - 01.2022
Principal Advisor – Employee Policies & Exec. Remuneration
TASNEE
10.2018 - 01.2019
Head – Compensation & Benefits
BUPA ARABIA
10.2012 - 09.2018
Head – Compensation & Benefits
STMicroelectronics India Design Centre
01.2003 - 09.2012
Head - Talent Acquisition
STMicroelectronics
01.1999 - 12.2002
Management Trainee
Torrent Pharmaceuticals
07.1997 - 09.1998
PGDM -
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
MLL & LW -
Pune University
B.Sc - Maths
Mahatma Gandhi University
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