Salem Balamesh
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Associate Director of HR Operations with extensive experience overseeing strategic HR operational functions, including payroll administration, GOSI operations, medical insurance management, and full compliance with Saudi Labor Law and governance standards. Skilled in developing and optimizing HR policies and procedures, leading process improvement initiatives, and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong leadership capabilities in managing cross-functional teams, building competencies, and ensuring data accuracy across advanced HR systems. Adept at collaborating with Finance, Legal, and IT departments to ensure seamless, compliant, and high-quality HR service delivery that supports organizational objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Director - HR Operations
SEDCO Holding
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2023 - Current
- Supervising and overseeing payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal policies and Saudi Labor Law.
- Leading the GOSI operations team and providing guidance on registrations, terminations, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance.
- Supervising the medical insurance team and ensuring proper administration of policies, employee updates, and invoice validation.
- Managing reconciliation activities through dedicated teams to ensure alignment between HR, Finance, GOSI, insurance providers, and banking records.
- Ensuring HR units comply with Saudi Labor Law, executive regulations, and all statutory HR requirements through continuous oversight.
- Leading the development and enhancement of HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory updates and organizational needs.
- Overseeing EOS and final settlement processes handled by operational teams and ensuring adherence to legal and internal requirements.
- Supervising HR systems teams (Oracle / Self-Service / Matrix) and ensuring resolution of system issues and improvement of data integrity.
- Overseeing employee transfers across sister companies, ensuring service continuity, accurate cost allocation, and GOSI compliance.
- Managing documentation governance by ensuring proper maintenance, accuracy, and security of HR records.
- Coordinating at an executive level with Finance, IT, Legal, and insurance providers to ensure smooth operational performance.
- Reviewing and approving analytical reports and dashboards prepared by the HR operations teams for senior management.
- Leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across HR operations.
- Supervising HR operations staff, assigning responsibilities, developing capabilities, and ensuring high performance.
- Contributing to and reviewing the annual budgeting process for medical insurance, GOSI, and payroll.
- Ensuring HR operations comply with data privacy, information security, and organizational governance standards.
Senior Manager - Employee Relations & Services
SEDCO Holding
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Specialist - Employee Relations & Services
SEDCO Holding
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2013 - 12.2019
Senior Officer - Employee Relations & Services
SEDCO Holding
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
06.2010 - 06.2013
Officer - Employee Relations & Services
SEDCO Holding
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2007 - 05.2010
HR Graduate Trainee
SEDCO Holding
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12.2006 - 06.2007
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources Management
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia /2002 - /2006
Timeline
Associate Director - HR Operations
SEDCO Holding
07.2023 - Current
Senior Manager - Employee Relations & Services
SEDCO Holding
01.2019 - 06.2023
Senior Specialist - Employee Relations & Services
SEDCO Holding
07.2013 - 12.2019
Senior Officer - Employee Relations & Services
SEDCO Holding
06.2010 - 06.2013
Officer - Employee Relations & Services
SEDCO Holding
07.2007 - 05.2010
HR Graduate Trainee
SEDCO Holding
12.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources Management
King Abdulaziz University
/2002 - /2006