Hussain Al-Hakrooh, Assoc CIPD L5

- Serve as an HR Director, providing expert guidance to executive and senior management across all business units on complex organizational and management challenges. Design and implement HR strategies that are closely aligned with the overarching business objectives, actively collaborating with senior leadership to cultivate an organizational culture that drives success and supports company goals. - Spearhead an HR transformation program aimed at elevating workforce capabilities, streamlining HR processes, and achieving operational excellence across the organization. - Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes, while developing innovative retention strategies to sustain a high-performing workforce and reduce turnover rates. - Spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive competency frameworks that clearly outline the necessary skills, behaviors, and knowledge aligned with business goals and priorities. - Conduct thorough reviews of HR policies and programs, assessing their impact on workforce performance by weighing factors such as priorities, risks, costs, and organizational benefits. - Initiated and championed a Learning Culture Initiative, including Knowledge Sharing platforms to enhance collaboration and continuous learning among employees. - Oversaw the salary restructuring process, established a comprehensive grading system, and developed a job catalog while leading HR automation efforts to improve efficiency and data accessibility. - Played a key role in implementing succession planning for critical positions within the organization, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and preparing potential leaders to meet future challenges and maintain organizational continuity. - Established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the HR function, aiming to enhance accountability, measure performance effectively, and drive continuous improvement.

- Spearheaded the transformation of organizational structure, emphasizing Organization Design, Development, Talent Management, and HR Operations to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness. Managed localization initiatives, adeptly addressing complex workforce issues and ensuring the timely execution of programs tailored to meet complex organizational needs. - Evaluated the skills and competencies of leaders across the organization to identify core improvement needs, driving professional development initiatives that enhanced leadership effectiveness. - Spearheaded business unit restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives for NCC, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic objectives and enhancing organizational agility. - Administered compensation and benefits programs, overseeing new hire benefits enrollment, resolving benefit claims issues, and managing changes in employee status or compensation to maintain a competitive edge in talent attraction. - Developed and implemented plans and strategies for localization initiatives, utilizing proven analytics to enhance program effectiveness and ensure compliance with regional employment regulations. - Created and led a management group focused on fostering impactful engagement among staff, facilitating discussions on front-line issues, and identifying areas for improvement to enhance workplace satisfaction and productivity. - Streamlined the recruitment process, reducing average hiring time, which led to improved workforce readiness and minimized operational disruptions. - Managed departmental objectives and implemented a balanced scorecard framework for all divisions, facilitating performance measurement, alignment with strategic goals, and fostering a results-oriented culture.

- Oversaw both hourly and salaried staffing operations, including the development of job descriptions, recruitment, selection, hiring, and orientation in collaboration with department directors. Collaborated with the Manager to design and implement targeted employee training programs that aligned with organizational goals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. - Led the implementation and integration of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), optimizing usage through comprehensive training for management and front-line staff, resulting in a significant improvement in HR efficiency. - Played an integral role in the recruitment process, including screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting candidates, while upholding strategic communication and compliance to identify and cultivate future leaders. - Fostered cross-functional collaboration with various teams and leadership to drive the planning, development, and execution of a broad range of employee initiatives, including system implementations, enhancements in performance management, controls for protected data, and innovative recruiting and engagement strategies. - Managed job analysis and job description practices for the entire NCC Group, both locally and globally, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing clarity in role expectations and responsibilities across all levels. - Developed and implemented automation solutions for HR and administration processes, significantly enhancing efficiency levels and streamlining workflows to drive productivity and reduce manual workload across the organization. - Increased compliance adherence by 100% during audits by developing and implementing robust training programs and resources that ensured all employees were well-informed about current employment laws and regulations.

- Delivered HR analytical support across various domains, contributing to effective new hire onboarding processes and performance and talent management programs that bolstered overall workforce productivity. - Collaborated in the implementation and validation of SAP HCM, ensuring system configuration aligned with organizational business requirements and identified best HR practices to enhance operational efficiency. - Conducted thorough analysis of manpower requisitions and position creation requests, assessing job duties, qualifications, and competencies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and workforce needs. - Executed a range of administrative and technical responsibilities, including maintaining accurate HR transaction records and monitoring compliance with workers’ compensation and labor laws. - Developed and presented business process flowcharts using MS Visio to identify areas for improvement in HR practices, promoting collaboration with managers and supervisors to ensure accessibility and understanding across all departments. - Played a pivotal role in evaluating compensation and performance, formulating strategic recommendations that inspired improvements in productivity and employee engagement. - Provided in-depth analysis of recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, and employee regulation for over 15,000 employees, supporting the organization in fostering a positive work environment and strategic workforce planning.

- Assigned to HCM & PM Module project in Saudi Electricity Company. - Worked along with HCM functional consultants in testing and validating the system to meet customer’s requirement. - Prepared user acceptance test and user manuals documents.