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MOHAMMED NISHAD ONATHU KATTIL

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished HR professional with extensive expertise in HR operations and lifecycle management, specialising in onboarding and offboarding, payroll activation, and offer and contract management. Demonstrates proficiency in KSA labour law compliance, HRIS management, and global travel and mobility management. Adept at leveraging systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HRMS, SAP Fiori, and ServiceNow to drive digital transformation. Skilled in vendor negotiation, relationship management, and corporate travel policy implementation to optimize expenses. Committed to enhancing employee relations through effective communication and sensitive data protection while supporting talent acquisition efforts. Career goal: To continue advancing digital transformation initiatives within HR functions to improve operational efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Admin Officer – HR, Travel & Operations

DETASAD
Riyadh
07.2023 - 06.2025
  • Coordinated onboarding for over 300 new hires annually across HR, IT, and Security.
  • Achieved 99% accuracy in Amadeus and Galileo bookings via ServiceNow workflows.
  • Administered medical insurance for over 2,000 employees while ensuring policy compliance.
  • Supported talent acquisition by reviewing CVs and organising interviews efficiently.
  • Promoted teamwork through strategic delegation of tasks among team members.
  • Optimised file management through systematic categorisation and labelling practices.
  • Addressed employee issues promptly to foster a positive workplace environment.
  • Ensured meticulous handling of confidential documents to uphold data security standards.

Travel Officer

DETASAD
Riyadh
08.2009 - 06.2023
  • Managed 1,500+ GDS bookings monthly, driving a 15% reduction in travel costs through strategic utilization of loyalty programs, corporate airline deals, and vendor consolidation.
  • Coordinated all international travel logistics and documentation for expatriate employees, including visa processing, air ticketing, and efficient offboarding arrangements.
  • Cultivated robust relationships with major airlines and key vendors, ensuring superior service delivery and strict adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Travel Consultant

Akbar Travels of India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2004 - 07.2009
  • Delivered highly customized travel solutions to 1,000+ corporate and VIP clients, consistently achieving a 95%+ client satisfaction rate.
  • Expertly negotiated favorable vendor deals and orchestrated complex, multi-leg itineraries for corporate delegations, ensuring high policy adherence and seamless execution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

MS University
India
04.2010 - 06.2013

Workshop - Business Strategy and Customer Success

Skillsoft
Riyadh
05.2025 - 05.2025

Digital Transformation - HR & Talent

Skillsoft
Riyadh
09.2023 - 09.2023

Ensuring Onboarding Success - Onboarding

Skillsoft
Riyadh
09.2023 - 09.2023

SAP SuccessFactors Functional Training - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central

SAP
Riyadh
09.2020 - 09.2020

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management

Udemy
Riyadh
08.2019 - 08.2019

IATA/UFTAA Foundation & EBT - Travel and Tourism Management

Speed Wings
Bangalore, India
01.2005 - 09.2005

Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Travel and Tourism Management

School of Engineering
Calicut, India
01.2004 - 06.2004

Training - Reservation and Ticketing

Air Sahara
India
01.2004 - 01.2004

Skills

  • HR operations and lifecycle management
  • Onboarding and offboarding
  • Payroll administration
  • Offer and contract management
  • CV screening
  • Interview coordination
  • Employee relations
  • Labor law compliance
  • HRIS management
  • Global mobility management
  • Travel and ticketing support
  • Visa assistance
  • Corporate travel policy implementation
  • Expense management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Relationship management
  • Digital transformation strategies
  • SAP SuccessFactors expertise
  • Oracle HRMS proficiency
  • SAP Fiori knowledge
  • ServiceNow utilization
  • MS Excel proficiency
  • Workflow automation techniques
  • Data reporting and analysis
  • Data management practices
  • Procurement administration
  • Purchase request processing
  • Vendor oversight
  • Contract administration
  • Service level agreements (SLA)
  • Medical insurance administration
  • Internal communications strategy
  • documentation practices
  • auditing processes
  • talent acquisition support
  • Customer relations expertise
  • data protection strategies
  • efficient case processing workflow
  • general workflow planning
  • Ethical conduct
  • Diplomatic approach

Accomplishments

  • Cost Optimization, Reduced corporate travel costs by 15% (SAR 200K+ annual savings) through strategic airline negotiations, loyalty program optimization, and vendor consolidation for 1,500+ monthly bookings.
  • Operational Efficiency, Automated 50% travel workflows utilizing Global Distribution Systems (GDS) tools (Amadeus/Galileo), significantly boosting efficiency and maintaining a 99% booking accuracy rate.
  • Employee Lifecycle Management, Spearheaded seamless onboarding for 300+ new hires annually, coordinating HR, IT, Facilities, Security, device provisioning, and access management to ensure Day-1 readiness and enhanced employee experience.
  • Client & Vendor Satisfaction, Maintained 95%+ client satisfaction ratings while delivering customized travel solutions and orchestrating complex itineraries for 1,000+ corporate and VIP clients. Implemented rigorous vendor management strategies across travel, recruitment, hotels, and insurance, ensuring strict 95%+ SLA adherence and timely payment processing.
  • Compliance & Administration, Administered comprehensive medical insurance, claims processing, and renewal cycles for 2,000+ employees, ensuring strict policy compliance and employee welfare.

Languages

English
Hindi
Malayalam
Arabic

Custom

Valid (KSA & India)

Personal Information

Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Workshop - Business Strategy and Customer Success

Skillsoft
05.2025 - 05.2025

Digital Transformation - HR & Talent

Skillsoft
09.2023 - 09.2023

Ensuring Onboarding Success - Onboarding

Skillsoft
09.2023 - 09.2023

Admin Officer – HR, Travel & Operations

DETASAD
07.2023 - 06.2025

SAP SuccessFactors Functional Training - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central

SAP
09.2020 - 09.2020

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management

Udemy
08.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English

MS University
04.2010 - 06.2013

Travel Officer

DETASAD
08.2009 - 06.2023

IATA/UFTAA Foundation & EBT - Travel and Tourism Management

Speed Wings
01.2005 - 09.2005

Travel Consultant

Akbar Travels of India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2004 - 07.2009

Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Travel and Tourism Management

School of Engineering
01.2004 - 06.2004

Training - Reservation and Ticketing

Air Sahara
01.2004 - 01.2004
MOHAMMED NISHAD ONATHU KATTIL