Nadir Albalawi
HR Director
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Director with 20 years of experience in shaping human capital strategy, performance management, and recruitment. Skilled in stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and implementing technology solutions to enhance human capital performance. Adept at developing and implementing policies, procedures, and performance management systems to align with organizational goals. Leading teams to achieve high productivity and performance metrics. An expert in utilizing market trends and technology strategies to drive HR digital transformation and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Talent Acquisition
NWC
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the department's policies and procedures.
- Measuring recruitment metrics for monitoring performance (e.g. time-to-hire, source-of-hire etc.).
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Monitor staff achievements, perform periodic performance appraisals, and provide guidance or coaching to direct reports in performing their delegated duties
Director, Human Capital Strategy & Projects
NWC
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Manages the process for defining and prioritizing strategic initiatives, including the measurement of project benefits with practical ROI and KPIs.
- Leads and directs the project teams for the overall delivery of Human Capital Transformation programs; ensures effective management of communications and interdependencies.
- Monitors progress against deadlines and milestones; develops and publishes project scorecards and updates to the project steering committee; manages business escalations and relevant service requests.
- Works closely with Human Capital stakeholders and participates in planning and developing the Human Capital roadmap.
- Leads research in HR digital & analytics across HC by brining new technology solutions & market trends into NWC HC to enhance HC performance and working in alignment with HCIS in HCO & IT to understand feasibility of proposed HR technologies and capability of team.
- Manages HC Policies & procedure updates - Review and approve policy exceptions in alignment with government labor laws.
Director, Performance Management System & Systems
NWC
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Formulate the performance management philosophy at NWC and design implementation roadmap accordingly.
- Ensure the integration of various business elements into the core design elements, and implementation procedures of the performance management system.
- Oversee and drive own team for implementation of performance management at CBU level in accordance with operational plans, resource availability and set priorities.
- Lead the performance management process and support the departments and their leaders to adhere with the performance management cycle submission requirements.
- Monitor goal-setting process to ensure all departments and employees across NWC are in alignment on the requirements of the performance management system.
- Oversee all system upgrades and system additions in partnership with the Information Technology (IT) department.
- Also, ensure all HC-related systems are compliant with data protection laws.
Head of Performance & Rewards
National Center For Privatization & PPP
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Ensures that the PMS system is linked with rewards thereby incentivizing high performance and helping establish a performance- oriented culture within the organization.
- Ensures that internal engagement and employee satisfaction surveys are conducted periodically and communicates results with regards to performance management and rewards programs to the management along with required actions plans to rectify any issues.
- Defines goals and key performance indicators for each member of the team and ensures effective application of the NCP Performance Management process.
- Directs planning and selection of manpower in the Performance & Rewards Function, in line with the business and operational plans.
Performance Management Manager
Mobily
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Monitor the performance levels and achievement of corporate, departmental and individual goals.
- In coordination with Human Capital Development unit, identify the performance and competency gaps in the organization based on Performance Management System.
- Implement Mobily’s performance management policies, processes and standards and recommend suitable changes.
- Assists in the development of new HR Performance processes, systems or procedures to meet the changing requirements of the Mobily departments.
- Update performance review forms in line with changes in competency dictionary, organizational values (in collaboration with Training & Development Planning) and links to training needs needs.
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Mobily
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with recruiters to help develop compensation packages and maintain fair employee pay levels.
- Prepared and updated job description records for all employees across company.
- Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
- Assisted with administration of bonuses, Sales incentives for Sales Agents and executive programs.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into ERP.
- Analyzed and reported on employee benefits data to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.
Team Leader at Performance & Planning Department
STC
06.2008 - 04.2013
- Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Performance & Reward Specialist
STC
12.2004 - 06.2008
- Reported on service-level agreement adherence and raised areas requiring improvement action.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Worked with stakeholders to identify needs and drive project delivery within specified constraints.
- Used digital analytics platforms to assess performance and evaluate transformation opportunities.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement Key Performance Indicators, improving productivity and growth in line with key business objectives.
- Collated performance data to create reports and dashboards identifying weaknesses and opportunities.
Education
BS - Computer Information System
University of Tulsa
Skills
Planning and Problem Solving
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Director, Talent Acquisition
NWC
07.2023 - Current
Director, Human Capital Strategy & Projects
NWC
02.2023 - 06.2023
Director, Performance Management System & Systems
NWC
04.2021 - 02.2023
Head of Performance & Rewards
National Center For Privatization & PPP
12.2017 - 03.2021
Performance Management Manager
Mobily
06.2015 - 11.2017
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Mobily
05.2013 - 06.2015
Team Leader at Performance & Planning Department
STC
06.2008 - 04.2013
Performance & Reward Specialist
STC
12.2004 - 06.2008
BS - Computer Information System
University of Tulsa
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