SAMAHER FELEMBAN
Jeddah City,Saudi Arabia
Summary
HR Payroll & Compensation specialist with 8 years of experience in achieving company objectives and implementing best practices. Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to challenges with innovative solutions. Strong focus on operational efficiency and team collaboration in payroll processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HR Payroll & Compensation Analyst
Saudi Air Navigation Services Company
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2019.06 - 2025.09
- Executed end-to-end payroll processing for two companies, overseeing 2,500 employees.
- Collected and verified data on overtime, deductions, and allowances for prompt payments.
- Prepared monthly payroll via Oracle ERP system, ensuring compliance with relevant policies.
- Coordinated bank transfers with finance department to address payroll-related discrepancies.
- Processed end-of-service accounts for terminated employees, guaranteeing accuracy.
- Leveraged Excel functions for streamlined data evaluation and presentation,.
- Ensured alignment between payroll balances, HR records, and financial statements.
- Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews upholding integrity of organisation's finances.
- Collaborated across departments for cohesive report development.
- Provided annual payroll documentation and reports to auditors and Audit Bureau.
- Maintained payroll records while generating management and audit reports.
- Streamlined workflow with efficient analytical strategies.
- Assisted with continuous improvement initiatives, applying data findings to address underperforming areas.
- Automated tasks to increase efficiency and reduce department workload.
Executive Secretary
M.M. Badkook Restaurants & Catering Company
Jeddah, Mecca Region
2016.10 - 2018.03
- Maintain agenda, assist in planning appointments, and meet
- Assisted in meeting preparation for optimal results.
- Deal with all income and out correspondence and prioritize it
- Make travel arrangements for Executive Director
- Deal with confidential documents to ensure remain secure.
- Prepare invoices or financial statements and assist with bookkeeping.
- Provide general support in all matters relating to secretarial duties.
- Enhanced productivity by organising and prioritising tasks efficiently.
- Streamlined scheduling processes, resulting in reduced time wastage.
- Managed executive's calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts.
HR Data Analyst
Thrwat Al- Mshaer Company
Makkah, Mecca Region
2015.08 - 2016.09
- Enter customer data and accounts from documents by specified date. Prioritize data entry based on importance and update regularly.
- Constant updates to customer information.
- Data entry determines which data and information have priority for entry.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects for improved collaboration and communication.
- Ensured accurate and timely monthly reporting to management team.
HR and Financial Officer
Cabbass Company
Makkah, Mecca Region
2014.03 - 2015.06
- Prepare payroll and Account management for 50 employees
- Prepare and supervise reports on company's HR and financial affairs
- Consider, review, and verify costs, expenses, and revenues.
- Plan and direct efforts of employees in department of company
- Overseeing HR operations and financial activities of company
- Decreased financial errors through meticulous record keeping and auditing.
- Coordinated internal audits, maintaining accountability and accuracy in finances.
- Interpreted complex financial information to non-financial colleagues, aiding understanding across departments.
- Enhanced transparency with detailed spending reports and analyses.
Education
Master's Degree - Event management
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Mecca Region 2022.08 - 2024.06
Bachelor's Degree - Public administration (organization and administrative development)
King Abdulaziz University
C 2011.08 - 2014.03
Skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- ERP system experience
- Payroll and benefits reporting
- Communication skills
- Customer Service
- Financial reporting
- Data Entry
- Account reconciliation
- Process Improvement
- Closing processes
Languages
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Elementary
Training
- Payroll: Preparation, Analysis, and Management (2023)
- Legal aspects of human resources management (2023)
- APHRi Certified Training Courses (2022)
- Payroll accounting course (2021)
- (IMPACT) Personal and functional skills for the labor market (2019)
- Human Resources Management Course (2019)
- Executive Secretary Course (2018)
Timeline
Master's Degree - Event management
King Abdulaziz University
2022.08 - 2024.06
HR Payroll & Compensation Analyst
Saudi Air Navigation Services Company
2019.06 - 2025.09
Executive Secretary
M.M. Badkook Restaurants & Catering Company
2016.10 - 2018.03
HR Data Analyst
Thrwat Al- Mshaer Company
2015.08 - 2016.09
HR and Financial Officer
Cabbass Company
2014.03 - 2015.06
Bachelor's Degree - Public administration (organization and administrative development)
King Abdulaziz University
2011.08 - 2014.03