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Majid Al-Yamani

Riyadh,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Summary

Senior HR professional with over 11 years of experience in leadership and team development. Demonstrated ability to remain composed under pressure while delivering effective solutions. Able to work well on own initiative and can demonstrate the highest levels of motivation and organization required to meet tight deadlines; in addition to fostering a collaborative environment, and driving organizational success. Possesses high interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels with a continuous and strong willingness to learn and develop.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Education and Talent Development

Ministry of Culture
Riyadh
10.2023 - 08.2025
  • Collaborate with top international vendors on curriculum development for short-term and higher education programs.
  • Conduct interviews and select suitable trainees to enhance program quality.
  • Promote educational programs via social media channels to increase visibility.
  • Mentor colleagues to foster professional growth and skill enhancement when required.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally for optimized workflow and productivity.
  • Surpassed beneficiary target in 2024 by 220%.

Senior Manager HR and Admin

Allied Cooperative Insurance Group
Riyadh
01.2014 - 05.2022
  • Developed HR policies to ensure compliance with MHRSD and SAMA regulations.
  • Established compensation and benefits scheme with grading structure based on job evaluations via HAY points method.
  • Introduced performance-linked rewards program including bonus schemes and merit increments.
  • Created succession plan achieving over 90% Nationalization of senior executive roles through measurable competencies.
  • Enhanced training initiatives focusing on technical and soft skills, increasing annual training man-days significantly.
  • Launched Future Managers Program aligned with succession plan for mid-management roles.
  • Oversaw budget preparation and control, maintaining financial discipline within the team.
  • Led administrative staff to ensure seamless operations across various functions including procurement and government relations.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.

Project Manager (King Saud University Preparatory Year)

International Co. for Education and Advanced Training
Riyadh
11.2012 - 12.2013
  • Maintained candidate pipeline for English trainers in collaboration with talent acquisition team.
  • Managed quality of experience for 250 trainers at King Saud University's English Language project (prep. year).
  • Provided essential administrative support through collaborative project team efforts.
  • Fostered positive work environment, significantly boosting team productivity.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships via regular updates and effective communication.

HR Manager

International Co. for Education and Advanced Training
Riyadh
04.2011 - 11.2012
  • Successfully recruited 250 English language trainers for King Saud University.
  • Managed HR functions including compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
  • Developed policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined payroll processes to ensure timely disbursements.
  • Coordinated employee engagement initiatives for improved staff morale.
  • Maintained open communication channels with employees, fostered trust within teams.


HR ASSISTANT (Summer Training)

PepsiCo Beverage Services Inc.
Jeddah
07.2009 - 09.2009

FINANCE & SALES

Cedar Carpets & Flooring Ltd
London
10.2008 - 03.2009

Education

MA - International Human Resource Management

University of Westminster
London, UK
09.2009 - 09.2010

BA (Hons) - Business Management

University of Westminster
London, UK
09.2005 - 06.2009

BA (Hons) - 1st Year and One Semester at 2nd Year - Accounting and Finance

London Metropolitan University
London, UK
09.2003 - 01.2005

4 A Levels - Statistics, Accounting, Religious Studies & Arabic

Mander Portman Woodward
London, UK
08.2000 - 06.2003

8 GCSEs - Including Mathematics & English

King Fahad Academy
London, UK

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Team building
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness

Languages

Fluent in English and Arabic
Native
English
Native

Personal Information

Nationality: Saudi Arabian

Certification

  • Associate Member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), UK
  • CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, London, UK
  • Member of Saudi Insurance HR Sub-Committee (02/2018 – 05/2022)
  • Board Nominations and Remuneration Committee Secretary, Allied Cooperative Insurance Group - ACIG (06/2014 – 05/2022)


Affiliations

Tennis, golf, table tennis, football and reading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Education and Talent Development

Ministry of Culture
10.2023 - 08.2025

Senior Manager HR and Admin

Allied Cooperative Insurance Group
01.2014 - 05.2022

Project Manager (King Saud University Preparatory Year)

International Co. for Education and Advanced Training
11.2012 - 12.2013

HR Manager

International Co. for Education and Advanced Training
04.2011 - 11.2012

MA - International Human Resource Management

University of Westminster
09.2009 - 09.2010

HR ASSISTANT (Summer Training)

PepsiCo Beverage Services Inc.
07.2009 - 09.2009

FINANCE & SALES

Cedar Carpets & Flooring Ltd
10.2008 - 03.2009

BA (Hons) - Business Management

University of Westminster
09.2005 - 06.2009

BA (Hons) - 1st Year and One Semester at 2nd Year - Accounting and Finance

London Metropolitan University
09.2003 - 01.2005

4 A Levels - Statistics, Accounting, Religious Studies & Arabic

Mander Portman Woodward
08.2000 - 06.2003

8 GCSEs - Including Mathematics & English

King Fahad Academy
Majid Al-Yamani