Somaiya Attiya

• Oversee integrated HC functions including Rewards, OD, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Payroll, and HRIS.
• Played a foundational role during the company's establishment phase by designing and launching key Human Capital frameworks including:

- Performance Management Framework

- Succession Planning and Talent Identification Framework

- Competency Framework (Behavioural & technical)

- Workforce plan Framework

• Led the design and restructuring of multiple organization structures in alignment with the company's evolving business plans, ensuring each phase was supported by the right capabilities, reporting lines, and workforce composition to drive operational focus and strategic execution.
• Lead the design and implementation of the first engagement survey across the company.
• Introduced psychometric assessment in recruitment to strengthen the selection process.
• Conducted job evaluations for over 100 roles up to the N-3 level, and successfully integrated the results into the salary scale structure and associated benefits framework to ensure internal equity and alignment with organizational hierarchy.
• Reviewed and revamped the employee benefits scheme to ensure alignment with market benchmarks and leading practices, enhancing competitiveness, equity, and overall employee value proposition.
• Revamped Human Capital Policy & Procedures for better governance and alignment to JCDC practices
• Established the Learning & Development foundation by introducing the company's first Training Needs Analysis framework, launching coaching and psychometric assessment practices, and implementing e-learning with structured learning paths anchored in JCDC's core values and competency framework.
• Led the end-to-end implementation of SAP SuccessFactors across all Human Capital modules, establishing an integrated digital foundation for core HR, performance management, compensation, recruitment, and learning — enabling data-driven decision-making and process automation.
• Utilized employee survey findings to improve working conditions and practices.
• Oversaw payroll administration to ensure accurate and timely wage disbursement.

• Led the organization-wide employee mapping and structural alignment following the merger with SAMBA Financial Group, ensuring seamless integration of roles, reporting lines, and workforce deployment.
• Contributed to the design and execution of post-merger restructuring initiatives as part of the strategic HR transformation program.
• Managed the end-to-end identification and development of successors for C-level and critical roles, resulting in successful implementation of the succession plan during the merger integration phase.
• Led the comprehensive review and update of the HR policy manual and procedures to align with the merged entity's compliance, operational, and strategic priorities.
• Ensured compliance with governance and regulatory requirements by coordinating the preparation and submission of SAMA no-objection requests for all newly appointed position holders, securing necessary approvals prior to role commencement
• Lead HR wide External Audit Review and managed to close all the Corrective Actions with different stakeholders prior to deadline.
• Lead SAMA Mandatory Certificates for Retail Banking Front lines and reached the required completion rate
• Led Talent Management function including assessment for development , promotions, leadership development, and succession.
• Facilitated executive coaching and capability building aligned with succession strategy.
• Designed the assessment, selection, and placement of high-potential fresh graduates as part of the Structured Hiring Program to support future leadership pipelines.