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
2023.07 - 2025.06
- 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
2009.08 - 2023.06
- 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
2004.04 - 2009.07
- 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 2010.04 - 2013.06
Workshop - Business Strategy and Customer Success
Skillsoft
Riyadh 2025.05 - 2025.05
Digital Transformation - HR & Talent
Skillsoft
Riyadh 2023.09 - 2023.09
Ensuring Onboarding Success - Onboarding
Skillsoft
Riyadh 2023.09 - 2023.09
SAP SuccessFactors Functional Training - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
SAP
Riyadh 2020.09 - 2020.09
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Udemy
Riyadh 2019.08 - 2019.08
IATA/UFTAA Foundation & EBT - Travel and Tourism Management
Speed Wings
Bangalore, India 2005.01 - 2005.09
Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Travel and Tourism Management
School of Engineering
Calicut, India 2004.01 - 2004.06
Training - Reservation and Ticketing
Air Sahara
India 2004.01 - 2004.01
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
2025.05 - 2025.05
Digital Transformation - HR & Talent
Skillsoft
2023.09 - 2023.09
Ensuring Onboarding Success - Onboarding
Skillsoft
2023.09 - 2023.09
Admin Officer – HR, Travel & Operations
DETASAD
2023.07 - 2025.06
SAP SuccessFactors Functional Training - SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central
SAP
2020.09 - 2020.09
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Udemy
2019.08 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Arts - English
MS University
2010.04 - 2013.06
Travel Officer
DETASAD
2009.08 - 2023.06
IATA/UFTAA Foundation & EBT - Travel and Tourism Management
Speed Wings
2005.01 - 2005.09
Travel Consultant
Akbar Travels of India Pvt. Ltd.
2004.04 - 2009.07
Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Travel and Tourism Management
School of Engineering
2004.01 - 2004.06
Training - Reservation and Ticketing
Air Sahara
2004.01 - 2004.01