WASIM IFTIKHAR DURRANI

Experienced HR professional with over 19 years of comprehensive expertise in talent acquisition, local and overseas recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, payroll administration, compliance, and employee development. Proven success in sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding top talent across multiple industries. Highly skilled in managing recruitment processes, including local and international hiring, negotiating offers, conducting interviews, and ensuring compliance with Saudi labor laws. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting the HR department in delivering high-quality, effective HR solutions.

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top talent locally and internationally, managing recruitment campaigns, and maintaining an updated candidate pipeline.
• Local & Overseas Hiring: Managing recruitment for both local and overseas job markets, navigating labor laws, visa processes, and compliance with regulatory requirements for international hires.
• HR Operations & Administration: Managing employee records, handling visa processes, contract renewals, and onboarding new hires.
• Employee Relations & Support: Handling employee concerns and queries, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting employee engagement.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Managing the entire lifecycle of employee onboarding, including document submission, orientation, training, and offboarding processes.
• Payroll Management: Assisting with payroll preparation, attendance management, and benefits administration.
• Compliance & Legal Requirements: Ensuring adherence to local labor laws and governmental regulations (GOSI, QIWA, Muqeem).
• HR Systems & Software: Proficient in HRIS, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Google Workspace, and other HR tools.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Managing vendor relationships for recruitment services, benefits, and HR-related contracts.
• Training & Development: Coordinating training initiatives and employee development programs to enhance skills and performance.
• Verbal & Written Communication: Proficient in drafting HR communications, employee handbooks, and official documentation in English and Arabic.

• Expertise in local and international recruitment, handling all aspects of sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for diverse roles and industries.
• Strong understanding of visa processes and relocation services for international hiring.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with external recruitment agencies, vendors, and international candidates.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Arabic, and Urdu, ideal for managing cross-cultural teams and global recruitment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, ensuring recruitment processes are executed efficiently and in a timely manner.