Mohamed S.
Senior HR Business Partner
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Mohamed S. is a seasoned Senior HR & People Operations Professional with over 14 years of international experience in the GCC and India. Based in Dubai, he is open to relocating within the GCC. Mohamed excels at aligning human resources strategies with corporate goals, with a strong focus on talent acquisition, HR compliance, and administrative functions. His career highlights include leading high-volume recruitment pipelines and optimizing digital HR workflows using platforms like JISR-HR and SAP-HR. In recent years, he has held pivotal roles, including as an HR – Talent Acquisition Specialist for Al Ostool Alaali in Riyadh, where he managed comprehensive sourcing strategies and negotiated staffing contracts. At Saudi Manpower Solutions Co., he orchestrated global recruitment initiatives and developed partnerships across multiple countries. Previously, Mohamed also served as an HR Team Lead at Global IT Search in India, where he mentored a team of recruiters and implemented advanced candidate conversion strategies. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration and ongoing MBA studies. Fluent in multiple languages with cross-cultural expertise, Mohamed holds driving licenses in Saudi Arabia and India.
Experience
HR – Talent Acquisition Specialist
Al Ostool Alaali · 2024 — 2025Led the Talent Acquisition department by designing and executing sourcing strategies via job boards, social media networks (LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukrigulf), and referrals. Oversaw the entire recruitment process, including salary negotiations and onboarding for corporate and project-based roles. Collaborated with the finance team to refine monthly payroll data and track attendance for over 530 employees. Developed strategic partnerships with international manpower suppliers and negotiated staffing contracts. Handled employee benefits such as medical insurance and managed HR data metrics for senior management.Overseas Recruitment Officer
SMASCO (Saudi Manpower Solutions Co.) · 2023 — 2024Executed high-volume, global full-cycle recruitment employing hybrid hiring methodologies to meet client needs. Managed the legal compliance cycle by drafting job descriptions, screening candidates, and processing documentation. Established and maintained relationships with manpower agencies across several countries, including India and Sri Lanka. Utilized data-driven metrics to identify recruitment workflow issues and created reporting systems for talent acquisition.HR Team Lead – Recruitment
Global IT Search · 2020 — 2023Advanced from IT Recruiter to Team Lead based on exemplary performance in sourcing technical talent. Directed a team of 12 recruiters, focusing on digital platforms (Naukri, LinkedIn Talent Insights, Foundit) to engage passive candidates. Ensured alignment during stakeholder interviews, managed client expectations, and streamlined onboarding processes while delivering regular performance updates to match active pipeline mandates.HR Operation Specialist
Wonderful Meals Company (Mama Buns Café- a coffee shop Chain) · 2015 — 2018Acted as the main contact for HR compliance, policies, payroll, employee relations, and grievances. Updated HR policies and employee handbooks to align with current legal standards. Managed onboarding and offboarding processes in conjunction with employee contracts. Coordinated with Area Managers to manage staffing requirements and liaised with overseas bulk-hiring agencies. Administered government portal activities for Visa, Medical, Iqama, and GOSI processing.Senior HR Executive – HR & Admin Operations
Aditya Birla Ultratech Cement · 2008 — 2014Created and refined HR policies to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance with local labor laws. Managed the recruitment lifecycle for personnel involved in large-scale projects, ensuring effective onboarding processes. Collaborated with management on payroll operations, grievance resolution, leave management, and optimizing compensation practices. Handled employee contracts and developed the first Employee Orientation Framework along with engagement programs.HR Executive
KR Technologies · 2007 — 2008Assisted with daily HR administration tasks, including attendance tracking and employee file management.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)Swami Vivekanand Subharti University · 2024 — 2026
- Bachelor of Business Administration & Management (BBA)Saradha Gangadharan College — Pondicherry University · 2002 — 2005