Tabish Ahmad
Jeddah,Mecca Region
Summary
Strategic and impact-driven Total Rewards and Analytics Consultant within Human Capital, with over 15 years of experience driving enterprise-wide transformation through performance-focused reward systems, advanced people analytics, and business intelligence. Adept at architecting executive compensation strategies, incentive frameworks, and market-aligned pay structures that support organizational growth. Brings deep expertise in HR transformation, job evaluation, and organizational design-underpinned by AI- and ML-powered analytics to unlock workforce insights. Proven track record in delivering scalable BI ecosystems, automating HR workflows, and leading NRC-level Total Rewards strategies that enhance engagement, retention, and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Total Rewards Advisor - Human Capital Expertise
Jeddah Central Development
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
07.2024 - Current
- Strategic Rewards Architecture: Spearheaded executive compensation design and incentive schemes, including LTIPs and savings plans, driving long-term retention and employee financial well-being.
- Job Evaluation & Market Alignment: Conducted rigorous job evaluation and market pricing studies, ensuring internal equity and competitive positioning.
- Performance-Driven Culture: Managed annual merit cycles and bonus distribution, reinforcing performance accountability and fair pay practices.
- Recognition & Engagement: Launched scalable recognition programs that elevated morale and institutionalized core values across diverse business units.
- HR Digital Transformation: Led HRIS cloud implementation, automating rewards workflows and integrating analytics for real-time decision-making.
- Analytics & Workforce Intelligence: Applied People Analytics to measure reward effectiveness, reduce attrition, and support strategic workforce planning.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with HRBPs, Finance, and leadership to tailor rewards by talent segments and critical roles.
- Governance & Compliance: Maintained rigorous adherence to labor regulations, tax structures, and internal controls while supporting NRC compliance reporting.
- Market & Investment Insight: Delivered thorough compensation research and peer benchmarking to guide impactful reward investment strategies.
Head of Total Rewards
Al Safi Danone
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Manage Total Rewards and People Cost strategy across KSA, Gulf, Levant & Iraq, overseeing 2,200+ employees and a people cost portfolio of approximately 400M SAR, while navigating complex, multi-market frameworks and regulatory environments
- Architect compelling Employee Value Propositions, integrating financial (compensation, benefits) and non-financial elements (well-being, career advancement)
- Leverage people analytics to assess workforce demographics and compensation trends; measure total rewards' influence on key metrics including sales, productivity, retention, customer satisfaction, and DE&I
- Drive evidence-based decision-making to shape compensation frameworks, uncover cost optimization opportunities, and evaluate program effectiveness
- Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders to deliver tailored rewards programs that enhance workforce performance and organizational alignment
- Ensure transparent communication of rewards policies to foster employee understanding and trust
- Manage compensation operations including annual increases, promotions, STIs, LTIs, and ad hoc incentive schemes
- Apply data-driven cost containment strategies to manage people investment within set financial parameters
- Review and assess organizational structure change proposals, providing financial modeling and strategic recommendations aligned with the company’s design framework
Sr. Advisor - Rewards & Policy CoE
Tasnee
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Led the design and implementation of end-to-end Total Rewards programs encompassing compensation, benefits, and executive pay structures aligned with corporate strategy.
- Developed and presented executive compensation plans to the Board and C-Suite, ensuring alignment with governance and shareholder expectations.
- Conducted in-depth market compensation analysis to maintain competitiveness and internal equity across leadership and workforce levels.
- Oversaw and enhanced employee benefits programs, improving value delivery and employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with senior leadership and key stakeholders to embed HR strategies across business functions.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with labor laws and compensation regulations, reducing risk exposure and audit gaps.
Sr. Manager - Compensation & Benefits
ICICI Lombard GIC
Mumbai, India
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Directed a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy, aligning merit increases, market adjustments, incentive programs, and retention plans with business goals
- Established and institutionalized fair and competitive C&B policies, upholding internal equity and regulatory compliance
- Designed impactful recognition frameworks to boost employee morale and reinforce a high-performance culture
- Utilized People Analytics to evaluate compensation effectiveness and surface insights on workforce dynamics, including hiring and attrition trends
- Delivered high-impact dashboards with data-driven insights to shape strategic decisions in recruitment and workforce planning
- Served as the Center of Excellence (CoE) lead for a large-scale HR Transformation initiative, ensuring best practices, innovation, and governance across workstreams
- Led the successful rollout of SAP SuccessFactors, streamlining HR operations and elevating the digital employee experience
- Drove digital adoption through the 3A Change Management Framework—Awareness, Adoption, Advocacy, ensuring stakeholder alignment and behavioral shift
- Oversaw end-to-end data migration and system integration, enabling seamless transition to automated platforms
- Partnered with cross-functional leaders to embed change readiness, cultivating a culture of innovation and adaptability
Global Compensation Lead
Accenture
Mumbai, India
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Led the end-to-end administration of global compensation programs—including merit increases, promotions, and bonuses—for 120,000+ employees across 70+ countries.
- Implemented and managed the Share in Success Plan across 54 countries, ensuring seamless compliance and timely employee support.
- Partnered with global HR teams to optimize compensation workflows, improving transaction accuracy from 98.1% to 99.3%.
- Delivered strategic cost savings of 17% by leveraging data insights to inform equitable and market-driven pay strategies.
- Maintained data accuracy and compliance across multiple HRIS platforms including SAP SuccessFactors, Taleo, and ADP.
- Advised business leaders on compensation best practices, ensuring policy clarity and alignment with organizational objectives.
Compensation Consultant
Mercer
Gurgoan, India
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Executed end-to-end Total Remuneration Surveys (TRS) across sectors including Consumer Goods, Energy, and Mining, covering APAC, GCC, MEA, and North America regions
- Conducted robust market benchmarking and compensation diagnostics, using advanced analytics to deliver tailored, data-driven recommendations for diverse client organizations
- Ensured data integrity and consistency across Mercer’s compensation databases (ePrism), enabling accurate, insight-rich benchmarking
- Led job analysis and job evaluation initiatives using Mercer WIN and IPE methodology, promoting role clarity and internal equity
- Developed and aligned job architectures, salary structures, and incentive plans with clients’ business strategies and operating models
- Collaborated with global and regional HR stakeholders to implement compensation governance frameworks and drive process optimization across talent systems
Education
PG Program - AI & ML: Business Applications
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
04.2025 - 12.2025
MBA - TQM
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
02.2012 - 02.2014
BACHELOR IN ARTS - ECONOMICS
VINOBA BHAVE UNIVSERISTY
08.2006 - 08.2009
Skills
- Executive Compensation Planning
- Compensation Benchmarking
- Incentive Programs
- Sales Compensation Planning
- Compensation & Benefits
- Job Evaluation
- Org Design & Structure
- Market pricing
- HR Transformation
- Performance Management
Websites
Certification
- Compensation Analyst Credential, Economic Research Center
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Indian Statistical Institute
- People Analytics - Masterclass Series
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Passionate about cricket, with a deep appreciation for strategy, collaboration, and performance under pressure.
- Mentoring and training others in data storytelling and analytics
Accomplishments
- Top 5 Finalist – HRSE KSA Awards (2024): Recognized for Best Total Rewards Strategy & Recognition in Saudi Arabia, achieving a 17M SAR cost optimization reinvested in people development—boosting engagement to 94% and reducing attrition to 8%.
- Gold Award – People Category (2023): Honored for transformative HR initiatives that delivered measurable improvements in culture, retention, and employee experience as part of the Total Rewards reinvention.
- Frontier Award – People Category (2019): Celebrated for successfully leading the SAP SuccessFactors deployment at ICICI Lombard, driving HR digitalization and operational excellence.
- Excellence Awards – Accenture (2016): Awarded for delivering global cost savings through the “Share in Success” equity program, impacting 54 countries and enhancing compensation transparency.
- Process Excellence Awards – Mercer (2012–2015): Recognized for streamlining compensation data delivery and survey participation processes, improving client benchmarking outcomes.
Timeline
PG Program - AI & ML: Business Applications
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
04.2025 - 12.2025
Total Rewards Advisor - Human Capital Expertise
Jeddah Central Development
07.2024 - Current
Head of Total Rewards
Al Safi Danone
02.2022 - 06.2024
Sr. Advisor - Rewards & Policy CoE
Tasnee
03.2020 - 02.2022
Sr. Manager - Compensation & Benefits
ICICI Lombard GIC
06.2017 - 02.2020
Global Compensation Lead
Accenture
05.2015 - 06.2017
MBA - TQM
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
02.2012 - 02.2014
Compensation Consultant
Mercer
08.2010 - 05.2015
BACHELOR IN ARTS - ECONOMICS
VINOBA BHAVE UNIVSERISTY
08.2006 - 08.2009
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