Ghazi Al Nefaie, CBI,SHRM, Assoc CIPD

• Designed and executed the strategic talent acquisition roadmap aligned with national workforce transformation initiatives. • Led C-level and executive hiring while implementing HR governance frameworks to ensure compliance and operational excellence. • Automated recruitment analytics via Power BI, enhancing visibility on KPIs and decision-making. • Achieved a 35% reduction in time-to-hire by optimizing hiring processes and implementing digital recruitment governance. • Improved candidate experience and strengthened employer branding to attract top-tier national talent.

• Managed recruitment for different departments to ensure roles were filled on time and according to business needs. • Worked with hiring managers to understand job requirements and align vacancies with workforce plans. • Tracked hiring progress using KPI reports to improve recruitment speed and efficiency. • Used targeted search methods to find qualified and experienced candidates in specialized fields. • Helped improve the hiring process and enhance the candidate experience.

• Managed recruitment for technical and operational roles to support business requirements and service delivery goals. • Partnered with department heads to define hiring needs and align job requirements with workforce plans. • Used SAP and performance reports to monitor hiring progress and improve overall recruitment coordination. • Managed agreements with external recruitment agencies, ensuring service quality, cost efficiency, and compliance with company hiring standards. • Enhanced candidate communication and follow-up to ensure a smooth and professional hiring experience.

• Managed recruitment services for over 45 external clients, including government entities, PIF-backed companies, and leading private sector organizations. • Led end-to-end hiring across technical, operational, financial, and leadership roles, delivering tailored recruitment solutions based on each client’s requirements. • Acted as a strategic recruitment partner, coordinating directly with external stakeholders to define role specifications, source qualified candidates, and ensure successful placements. • Oversaw vendor agreements and ensured high-quality service delivery to meet client expectations. • Built strong talent pipelines to support continuous and large-scale hiring demands across multiple sectors

• Managed recruitment for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, covering engineering, technical, and administrative roles. • Coordinated directly with project directors and external stakeholders to identify manpower needs and ensure positions were filled according to project timelines. • Handled sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation for both local and international candidates. • Managed recruitment vendors and agencies to support bulk hiring requirements and meet project staffing targets. • Contributed to improving recruitment procedures and enhancing onboarding efficiency across multiple project sites.