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SAUD ALSAGGAR

Riyadh

Summary

As Head of Resource & People Capability, I lead strategic workforce planning, capability development, and human capital transformation for a fast-paced technology and defense organization. I design and implement scalable talent programs, including onboarding, mentoring, and leadership development initiatives, that directly impact performance, engagement, and business outcomes. Known for aligning people strategies with enterprise goals, I collaborate with executives to forecast future capability needs, drive culture, and build high-performing, future-ready teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4037
4037
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of human resources & People Capabilities

International Systems Engineering
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2025.05 - Current

-Lead enterprise-wide resourcing, workforce planning, and capability-building strategies aligned with Integrated Business Plan.
- Developed and implemented strategic workforce plans that proactively address future business capability needs.
- Drive organizational design initiatives and optimize headcount planning based on long-term talent forecasting.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define HR strategy and translate it into actionable initiatives and KPIs.
- Spearhead digital talent programs (e.g., ITDY-Rowad, ITDY-Nukhba) that build future talent pipelines.
- Launch performance development systems that align individual contributions with organizational goals.
- Drive employee engagement through culture initiatives, career development planning, and succession strategies.
- Champion data-driven HR practices to guide resourcing, predict capability gaps, and inform decision-making.
- Coach line managers on resource optimization, strategic alignment, and leadership capability building.

Resource & Capability Manager

International Systems Engineering
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
2021.08 - 2025.05
  • Supervised and guided employees to reach company objectives
  • Responsible for recruiting developing and maintaining company Operations capabilities in accordance with Business and Operation's needs
  • Ensures that skilled resources are both available and aligned to company Integrated Business Plan and Operating Strategy
  • Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve productivity.
  • Established and monitored key performance indicators, KPIs.
  • Lead peer and buddy onboarding programme.
  • Strategic planning.
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding Programme, reducing ramp-up time by 30%
  • Lead product mentoring programme resulting in 20% increases in in employee satisfaction.
  • Fostered positive work environment, promoting employee engagement.
  • Led and influenced staff through effective motivation, leveraging individual strengths to optimise customer satisfaction, and maximise productivity.
  • Facilitated team meetings and provided constructive feedback
  • Evaluated employees' training needs, providing necessary resources.

Senior ELT Manager

BAE Systems SDT
Al-Khobar
2019.07 - 2021.08
  • Supervised teams and individuals, giving feedback on performance and setting goals for improvement
  • Coached new employees struggling with specific tasks
  • Identified areas of improvement and implemented necessary changes
  • Implemented strategies to improve overall team efficiency.

English Language Teacher

BAE Systems SDT
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2014.09 - 2019.07

High School Teacher

Ministry of Education
RIYADH
2012.09 - 2014.09

English Translator

Vinnel Arabia
RIYADH
2012.01 - 2012.09

Education

Diploma - Pepole Managment -

CIPD Level 5
London, England

Certification - Leading Teams for Emerging Leaders - undefined

London Business School
London, England

Diploma - Coaching & Mentoring - undefined

The Institute of Leadership and Managements
London, England

Certification - Human Resources Master - undefined

LEORON Institute

Certification - ITIL4 Foundation - undefined

AXELOS

Strategic Workforce Planning -

CIPD

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Language Translation -

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Skills

  • Human Capital Management
  • Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Decision Making
  • Performance Management
  • Strategic Workforce Management
  • Negotiation
  • Product Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Budgeting
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Onboarding process execution
  • Recruitment strategy development

Timeline

Head of human resources & People Capabilities

International Systems Engineering
2025.05 - Current

Resource & Capability Manager

International Systems Engineering
2021.08 - 2025.05

Senior ELT Manager

BAE Systems SDT
2019.07 - 2021.08

English Language Teacher

BAE Systems SDT
2014.09 - 2019.07

High School Teacher

Ministry of Education
2012.09 - 2014.09

English Translator

Vinnel Arabia
2012.01 - 2012.09

Certification - Leading Teams for Emerging Leaders - undefined

London Business School

Diploma - Coaching & Mentoring - undefined

The Institute of Leadership and Managements

Certification - Human Resources Master - undefined

LEORON Institute

Certification - ITIL4 Foundation - undefined

AXELOS

Diploma - Pepole Managment -

CIPD Level 5

Strategic Workforce Planning -

CIPD

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English Language Translation -

King Saud University
SAUD ALSAGGAR