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Zainab Hillal

Saudi Arabia

Summary

HR professional with over 4 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in employee relations, HR operations, and strategy. Skilled in conflict resolution, performance improvement, and compensation and benefits, with a strong track record of enhancing engagement, retention, and workplace culture. Passionate about building inclusive environments and driving organizational success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

HR Speacilist

National Oilwell Varco
Khobar
08.2023 - Current
  • Act as the primary HR contact for plant employees on policies, benefits, and grievances, while partnering with plant leadership to provide strategic guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement to support organizational success.
  • Design and implement HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
  • Assess job roles and salary structures to ensure clarity and equity, while leveraging market data to design competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Support and guide HR operations by collaborating with the team on employee records, onboarding, offboarding, and statutory benefits administration, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational standards.
  • Optimize attendance management systems with advanced expertise to maintain 100% accuracy in records, streamline leave and timesheet processes and ensure full compliance.
  • Ensure HR compliance during audits and regulatory inspections, maintaining alignment with government requirements.

HR generalist

National Oilwell Varco
Khobar
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supported recruitment cycle by crafting job postings, scrutinizing resumes, conducting interviews, and finalizing hires.
  • Coordinated the complete onboarding process, ensuring accurate documentation, policy compliance, and smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
  • Maintained data integrity by ensuring accurate preparation, issuance, and filing of employee records, while supporting daily HR operations across multiple functions to build strong foundational knowledge.
  • Supported workplace culture and recruitment initiatives through team building and community engagement activities.

Coop Trainee

Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Supported HR administration by preparing meeting minutes, safety presentations, and weekly highlights for the Division Head.
  • Assisted with document management, issuing certificates, and updating data into the SAPRS system.
  • Contributed to training sessions and customer service workshops by coordinating logistics and assisting facilitators.

Education

Associate Diploma in People Management | Level 5 - Human Resources / People Management

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Online / UK
09.2023 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Alasala College
Dammam, Eastern Province
/2017 - /2021

Skills

  • Expertise in HR Regulatory Compliance (Saudi Labor Law)
  • Employee Relations & Disciplinary Management
  • Strategic HR Planning
  • HR Systems & Data Management (Oracle HCM)
  • Microsoft Excel: Reporting & Data Analysis
  • HR Data Accuracy & Integrity
  • Professional Communication & Collaboration
  • Time, Priority & Workflow Management


Timeline

Associate Diploma in People Management | Level 5 - Human Resources / People Management

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
09.2023 - 10.2024

HR Speacilist

National Oilwell Varco
08.2023 - Current

HR generalist

National Oilwell Varco
01.2022 - 08.2023

Coop Trainee

Saudi Aramco
01.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Alasala College
/2017 - /2021

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