Mai Alsmaiel ,CAPM®,CIPD

Member of the Strategic Pillar (Competitiveness & Leadership) Committee at Al Yamamah University – Khobar, contributing to strategic initiatives, performance improvement, and organizational development

Maintain and update employee records using Mena HR system. Negotiate salaries and finalize employment arrangements. Review recruitment requests, job postings, and lead talent acquisition processes. Coordinate with government platforms and ensure compliance (Qiwa, GOSI, Mudad, Taqat). Explain HR policies and Saudi Labor Law to staff and ensure regulatory compliance. Address employee concerns and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Generate regular and special HR and government reports. Manage employee contracts, amendments, and ensure policy adherence. Administer compensation, benefits, and social insurance programs (GOSI). Implement training plans and conduct performance evaluations. Act as liaison between HR and Finance; coordinate with IT for system and email setup. Develop and enforce internal HR policies and monitor departmental budgets. Support national employment initiatives and enhance candidate readiness.

Utilize M-Files for efficient document and information management within projects. Prepare and submit detailed project progress reports to management and relevant authorities. Collaborate on government programs under the Agency for Construction and Projects. Develop and implement HR policies aligned with the agency’s strategic objectives. Coordinate and document meeting minutes across departments to ensure effective communication. Ensure full compliance with local labor laws and government regulations.

Led end-to-end recruitment processes, including job classification, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Negotiated salaries, finalized employment offers, and aligned hiring with organizational goals and national employment programs (Tamkeen, Tawteen, Taqat). Managed employee contracts, benefits, compensation, insurance, and performance evaluations. Maintained accurate employee records (digital and physical), job descriptions, salary structures, and organizational charts. Ensured compliance with Saudi Labor Law and managed platforms such as GOSI, Qiwa, Mudad, and Connect. Supported leadership in talent development, policy implementation, and departmental budgeting. Developed internal HR communications, issued official letters, and handled contract amendments. Delivered strategic hiring insights, conducted client consultations, and enhanced candidate readiness through training and CV review. Attracted top talent via social media, networking, and cost-effective recruitment tools. Acted as a liaison between HR and Finance; maintained high recruitment standards and achieved KPIs.