AHMED ABDULLA
Bahrain
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in problem-solving techniques, leadership in diverse environments, and effective delegation. Proficient in advanced Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a strong focus on budget planning and ethical conduct. Skilled in diplomatic communication, mentoring and coaching, and inspiring motivation to drive team success under pressure. Adept at fostering interpersonal effectiveness while maintaining high standards of professionalism. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve organisational goals and deliver impactful results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Manager (HR, IT & HSE)
MTQ Oilfield Services
2017.07 - 2025.04
- In-charge of the full spectrum of HR Functions
- Ensure the timely and accuracy of payroll administration
- Oversee the entire recruitment process
- Oversee staff training & development to ensure staffing goals are achieved and staff employed have the right skills set and amplitude to meet key deliveries
- Ensure the HR management, compensation and rewards as well as staff development programs are effectively implemented
- Formulate and implement HR policies and procedures, compensation and rewards policies and scheme to be in line with the organization's values
- Manage employee/labor relation and grievance/disciplinary issues with the line managers and ensure the relevant enquiry procedures have been properly adhered to before discipline
- Responsible for the general administration of the building facilities including its upkeep and maintenance, ensure the appropriate liability and risk covers for the property and assets, its product and services is adequately insured as per the company's risk management plan
- Implement & review Health & Safety procedures, measures & policies to improve the Organization's Safety, Health and Environment performance
- Overseeing all IT operations including staff and infrastructure
- Ensure developing, implementing, and evaluating IT projects is in line with organizational objectives
Head of Administration & HR
A.Lateef K. Al-Aujan Group
2011.09 - 2017.07
- Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems
- Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants
- Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures
- Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes
- Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations
- Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs
- Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates
Assistant HR Manager
Bahrain Family Leisure Company
2008.10 - 2010.07
- Coordinate with department manger requesting appointment of new recruits, review applications, conduct interviews and appraisals to select the best candidates
- Prepare job descriptions with consultation of departmental manager
- Ensure employees are registered with SIO
- Approve the employment contracts
- Review and approve payroll for absentees, overtime and other related matters
- Suggest salary package, promotions, and increments to employees with reference to the company salary scale
- Identify training needs with coordination of department managers to provide training to staff that have ability and desire to learn
- Receive complaints from staff and suggest solutions
- Ensure terminations or dismissal of employees is fair and according to the provisions of Bahrain Labour Law
- Review assessment of indemnity for final settlement
- Obtain release certificate before payment of indemnity
- Keep personal files of employees and important documents in safe custody
HR Superintendent
Bahrain Family Leisure Company
2005.05 - 2008.09
HR Assistant
Bahrain Family Leisure Company
2000.10 - 2005.04
Education
Master degree - Business Administration, specialized in Human Resources
AMA International University
2010.01 - 2013.01
Diploma - Human Resources
Gulf Academy
2008.05 - 2008.08
Certificate - Accounting for non Accountants
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Training Group
Certificate - Fundamentals of Human Resources Management
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Training Group
Bachelor - Biology
University of Bahrain
1992.09 - 1998.02
Skills
- Problem Solving Techniques
- Work under pressure
- Windows & Office tools
- Advance MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
- Effective delegating
- Leadership in diverse environments
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Ethical conduct
- Diplomatic communication
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Inspiring motivation
- Mentoring and coaching
- Budget planning
Accomplishments
- Issue & periodic review of HR Policy - MTQ Oilfield Services Company.
- Review and update all JD's of MTQ staff on yearly basis and as when required.
- Introduce Social Committee in MTQ which takes care of staff social events.
- Introduce salary grading system with 5% yearly increment.
- Introduce HRMS system (Paylite) to MTQ including implementation and review phases (Year 2017).
- Introduce HRMS system (QHRMS) to MTQ including implementation and review phases (Year 2024).
- Reduce turnover ratio of MTQ from 42% to 13.8% over 5 years through several programs of staff retention.
- Issue HR policy for A.Lateef K. Alaujan Group.
- Implement salary grading system for the company (A.Lateef K. Alaujan).
Custom
Advance, Advance, Advance, Advance
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/28/73
- Nationality: Bahraini
- Marital status: Married
Languages
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager (HR, IT & HSE)
MTQ Oilfield Services
2017.07 - 2025.04
Head of Administration & HR
A.Lateef K. Al-Aujan Group
2011.09 - 2017.07
Master degree - Business Administration, specialized in Human Resources
AMA International University
2010.01 - 2013.01
Assistant HR Manager
Bahrain Family Leisure Company
2008.10 - 2010.07
Diploma - Human Resources
Gulf Academy
2008.05 - 2008.08
HR Superintendent
Bahrain Family Leisure Company
2005.05 - 2008.09
HR Assistant
Bahrain Family Leisure Company
2000.10 - 2005.04
Bachelor - Biology
University of Bahrain
1992.09 - 1998.02
Certificate - Accounting for non Accountants
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Training Group
Certificate - Fundamentals of Human Resources Management
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Training Group