Bilal Ahmed
Sr Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Specialist (GCC EXP))
Attock
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HR team lead & Talent Acquisition Specialist
KTC International Contracting LLC
Dubai
07.2018 - 06.2025
- Manages the end-to-end recruitment process, focusing on finding and hiring qualified candidates for senior-level and critical roles, which involves strategizing, sourcing, interviewing, negotiating, and building talent pipelines to meet an organization's long-term workforce needs.
- A deep understanding of market trends to ensure a positive candidate experience and a high-quality talent pool.
- Regular job postings, Screening, interviewing and onboarding.
- Identifying and attracting top talent for senior and specialized roles using multiple channels like job boards, professional networks, and social media.
- Managing the entire hiring process, from job description creation and candidate screening to interview coordination, offer negotiation, and the final onboarding handoff.
- Regularly analyze recruitment metrics to identify bottlenecks, track diversity efforts, and improve time-to-hire.
- Staying informed about current talent market trends, best practices, and employer branding strategies.
- Championing a positive, transparent, and timely candidate experience to promote the company's employer brand.
- Proactively building and maintaining talent pipelines for future openings, ensuring a consistent supply of qualified candidates.
- Support HR operations, including employee records management, benefits administration, and compliance with HR policies.
- Conduct employee orientation and training programs.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Building and reporting on quarterly and annual hiring plans.
- Collaborating with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees.
- Screening resumes and job applications.
- Conducting initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates.
- Interviewing candidates in-person for a wide range of roles.
- Managing labor's timesheet in various projects/labor supply.
- Preparing sub-contractor invoices as per agreement.
- Providing general PRO support to departments for any activity involving the local authorities.
- Ensuring employee engagement and discipline in the camp and following company/camp policies.
- Assessing the performance of all employees.
- Working closely with different software such as Clear and Sage/SAP for PR, PO.
- Managing new employees' joining formalities.
- Leave and attendance management Confirmations, performance appraisals, and management.
- Listening to the grievances of the employees and implementing appropriate disciplinary procedures.
- Preparing payroll salary sheets, increments reports, memos, circulars, warning letters, appreciation letters, and conducting employee evaluation reports.
- Conducting exit interviews.
- Worked with legal team on policy issues, compliance concerns, grievances and employee complaints.
- Supervised staff recruitment, interviewing, selecting and onboarding.
- Payroll and benefits administration.
- Handling disciplinary actions and grievances.
- Manage the core, routine functions that ensure the workforce is supported and operations run smoothly.
- Handle administrative tasks and address immediate HR issues.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
- Managed resource allocation effectively, ensuring projects remained on track and within budget.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and operational standards.
- Coordinated training sessions to elevate team skills and knowledge in relevant tools/systems.
- Established clear objectives for team members, aligning individual goals with organizational priorities.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Talent Acquisition Specialist & PRO/Operations/Camp Administration
Suez Middle East Recycling LLC
Dubai
01.2013 - 07.2018
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and recruitment priorities.
- Develop and execute effective talent sourcing strategies for technical and non-technical roles.
- Post job advertisements on relevant platforms to attract high-quality candidates.
- Screen, assess, and interview candidates to evaluate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Manage candidate communication, ensuring a positive recruitment experience.
- Maintain accurate and timely updates in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Prepare and present HR metrics and reports to senior management.
- Facilitate seamless onboarding of successful hires.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with universities and talent sources to enhance the talent pipeline.
- Represent the company at job fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities to strengthen employer branding.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Support broader HR initiatives and step into leadership responsibilities when required.
- Perform additional HR and administrative tasks as assigned.
- Updating Masterfile and preparing follow-up time sheet & idle of all employees.
- Ensuring employee engagement and discipline in the camp and following company/camp policies.
- Reporting workers staying in the camp/not reporting to duty on a daily basis to HR/Admin along with the valid reason on each case.
- Performing daily camp checking, staff total details, and sending daily reports & monthly reports to the HR/Admin Department.
- Handling all locations of site/rooms for new coming/vacating staff.
- Keeping updated records of all laborers staying in accommodation.
- Handling immediate first aid and informing HSE/doctor in case of emergency.
- Reporting accidents/incidents of staff to HR/Admin Department for necessary immediate action.
- Managing all employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or any other issues.
- Managing the full selection and recruitment cycle.
- Conducting exit interviews and processing full and final settlements.
- Fostering a thriving and positive work environment.
- Arranging and organizing all company events.
- Designing compensation and benefits packages.
- Implementing performance review procedures (e.g., quarterly/annual and 360 evaluations).
- Developing fair HR policies and ensuring employees understand and comply with them.
- Implementing effective sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques.
- Assessing training needs and coordinating learning and development initiatives for all employees.
- Monitoring HR department's budget.
- Acting as the point of contact regarding labor legislation issues and managing employees' grievances.
- Creating and running referral bonus programs.
Education
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Business Administration and Management, General
Govt post graduate college Attock
08.2011
Skills
- OSHA Record Keeping
- Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
- Recruiting
- Operational Process Analysis
- Sports Injuries
- Compliance Regulations
- Client Prospecting
Languages
English
Arabic
Urdu
Personal Information
- Title: HR team lead/Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Camp administration/PRO
- Driving License: UAE LTV
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Sports
- Gym
Timeline
HR team lead & Talent Acquisition Specialist
KTC International Contracting LLC
07.2018 - 06.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist & PRO/Operations/Camp Administration
Suez Middle East Recycling LLC
01.2013 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Business Administration and Management, General
Govt post graduate college Attock