SYED K. MUSTHAFA E Mail Id: *.************@*****.***
Mobile No: (KSA) + 966 - 544 172 258 (INDIA) + 91 - 984**-***** (WhatsApp) Profile:
HR Manager with 16 years of experience in leading HR operations. Expertise in recruitment, employee relations, talent development and GCC & Global Labor Laws. Proven ability to develop & implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals, while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Adept at fostering a positive work environment and leading HR teams to success.
SKILLS / FUNCTION:
• GCC Labor Law and Compliance • HR strategy and leadership • Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
• Compensation & Benefits Administration • Employee engagement & relations • Performance Management
• Training & Development • Payroll Management • Employee onboarding & offboarding
• SAP HRM & HRIS • Contract Management • Organizational design & development INDUSTRY: Oil & Gas, Refinery, Drilling, Offshore, Platforms, Jackets, Terminal Facilities. Aramco. IT, BPO & Medical LOCATION’S WORKED / SUPPORTED: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Europe, China, Japan & India. Summary:
• Experience in Oil & Gas Industry, Medical, IT and BPO Companies. Experience in Onshore and Offshore Projects.
• Managed end-to-end HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and performance management.
• Collaborated with CEO and executive team to drive leadership development and succession planning, reducing critical role vacancies.
• Manage talent acquisition process, include recruitment, interviewing & hiring qualified job applicants for managerial and professional roles.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Recruit & manage the HR team in global Project Locations (Gulf, Europe & Asia). Managed full-cycle recruitment processes, resulting in a 25% reduction in time-to-fill.
• Created learning & development programs and provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws.
• Guided organizational change initiatives during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Managed annual performance review cycles, salary benchmarking, and promotions, ensuring a merit-based approach to rewards and recognition.
• Handling manpower agency’s with effective communication, compliance management, and ensuring alignment between the agency and the company’s workforce needs.
• Manage contracts between the company & the manpower agency’s obligations and legal requirements.
• Manage Company Payroll, Timesheet, Vacation, Vehicle, Transfer, Assignments and Business Travel.
• Expert in New Project Office and Team Setup. Awarded for Best Performance, Successful setup of new office.
• Experience in SAP HRM & HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
• Knowledge in Engineering, Procurement & Construction/Fabrication activities based on that, plan manpower requirements and support Project Change Orders & Cost Engineer’s for Additional Work and Budget.
• Certification in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel & PowerPoint & Certification in Fire Fighting & First Aid. Experience
GCC HR Manager – Aug, 2024 to Present. AVM Labs (Thyrocare) - UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Oman & India.
• Lead the HR department and manage 200+ employees across 10 locations in the GCC for HR functions.
• Developed and implemented a talent acquisition strategy that reduced time-to-hire by 25% and improved the quality of candidates hired.
• Managed the compensation and benefits strategy for the region, ensuring market competitiveness while maintaining budget constraints.
• Ensured compliance with local labor laws [UAE/Saudi Arabia/Dubai/Oman], minimizing legal risks and ensuring proper documentation.
• Key Advisor to senior management (CEO) on Organizational design, Manpower planning and HR Functions.
• Supported business units in all HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and training.
• Advise HR Team on daily operations, labor law compliance across multiple GCC countries.
• Managed employee grievances, ensuring fair and prompt resolutions.
• Coordinated and led training initiatives aimed at developing leadership and technical skills. Sr. HR Coordinator – June, 2012 to July, 2024. ARAMCO Projects – AOC & SMP - UAE, KSA, Oman, China & India.
• Point of Contact for all HR correspondence between Saudi, UAE, Oman, China & India Team.
• Coordinate with Saudi Aramco, Aramco Overseas & Aramco Asia offices for Projects manpower requirements & recruitments.
• Human Resources management for Aramco Employees on Secondee Assignment (KSA), Chapter 8 (Asia) & 16
(Europe & USA) assignments.
• Manage Human Resources planning, recruiting, onboarding, processing payroll, updating policies, employee records, performance appraisals, compensation, assisting employees with career development and employee relationships.
• Manage Internship Training Program, recruits students from Universities & design Individual Development Plan.
• Supports on implementing & utilizing Enterprise Project Management (EPM) system in the Department Projects.
• Timekeeper in Aramco SAP system – Training, Timesheet, Overtime, Business travel, Expense Reports & Vacation. HR & Admin Manager – July-2010 to May-2012 - Niyamath Solutions. Chennai, India.
• Manage & improve the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs and practices.
• Conduct interviews by coordinating schedules; arranging travel, lodging and further process.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. HR Recruiter – July-2006 to June-2010 - Firstsource Private Limited, Chennai, India.
• Recruit new Staff’s for the new Site Office’s & Processing Timesheet & Salary for the Team.
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges etc.
• Handle Visa / Passport / Travel and other mobilization process for employees. Projects Handled – Recruitment, Training & Administration ARAMCO – Offshore Projects
• Offshore Capital & Maintain Potential Projects Department (OCPD)
• Safaniyah Increment Oil & Water Projects Division (SIOPD)
• Offshore Pipelines & Cables Project Division (OP&CPD)
• Safaniyah Residual Scope Division (SRSD)
• ZULUF AM Redevelopment Division (ZAMRD)
• BERRI INCREMENT OFFSHORE DIVISION (BIOD) - 6 Projects - 200+ Employees- KSA & UAE.
• 28 Jackets in MARJAN, ZULF, RBYN & SAFANIYA - 150+ Employees- Oman. (1 New Site Office)
• ZULF Three (3) PDMs with Associated Pipelines & Umbilical Cables - 100+ Employees- KSA & UAE.
• 11 BRRI Replacement Pipelines. - 100+ Employees - KSA, Oman & India.
• HSBH & ARBI FIELDS 3 GAS PDMs Associated Pipeline - 100+ Emp – UAE & India. (2 New Office’s)
• SAFANIYA 4 Decks Platform & Subsea Pipelines. - 100+ Emp - UAE, Saudi & India. (2 New Site Office’s) ARAMCO – Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company Ltd (YASREF) - Refinery Projects
• SP-3 - Product Handling (Sulfur & Coke) - 200+ Employees - Saudi & Italy. (1 New Office)
• SP-7 - NGL Offshore Terminal Facilities (Pipeline) - 300+ Employees - Saudi & USA
• HGU - Hydrogen Generation Unit. - 100+ Employees - Saudi & Germany BPO & IT Projects
• Project Marine - UK BPO Process Project - 200+ Employees (6 New Site Office’s)
• Project Oasis – Gulf IT Project - 100+ Employees (New Company) Other Details
Education : Bachelor of Computer Science (B.Sc), Bharathidasan University, India. Languages : English, Arabic, Tamil & Hindi.
Date of Birth : 16 November 1987.
Passport No : U2738749, Date of Issue: 20/01/2021 Date of Expiry : 19/01/2031