SULTAN HAMOUD ALSHAMMARI

Talent Development & HR Leader
Riyadh, SA.

About

Highly accomplished Talent Development and Human Resources professional with over 8 years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing strategic talent management initiatives. Proven expertise in leadership upskilling, succession planning, performance management, and organizational learning & development. Adept at driving measurable improvements in human capital performance, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and aligning talent strategies with overarching business objectives to enhance organizational excellence and achieve ambitious growth targets.

Work

Saudi Exim (Saudi Export Import Bank)
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Talent Development Senior Specialist

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Leads strategic talent development initiatives, designing and deploying comprehensive learning programs and fostering a robust learning culture to enhance organizational capabilities.

Highlights

Spearheaded the design and implementation of the 2022-2026 Learning Strategy and its foundational pillars, aligning talent development with long-term organizational goals.

Cultivated a robust learning culture across the bank, fostering continuous professional growth and skill enhancement for all employees.

Developed and deployed the comprehensive 2024 learning plan, encompassing technical, soft skills, and mandatory training, delivering diverse in-house L&D programs.

Initiated and led the design and development of the bank's first two leadership development programs, targeting Directors and Team Leaders to enhance strategic capabilities.

Authored and implemented comprehensive learning governance policies, procedures, and standardized forms to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Served as a key contributor to the achievement of People Development strategic objectives and KPIs, driving measurable improvements in human capital performance.

SITE (Saudi Information Technology Company)
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Talent Development Senior Professional

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Managed leadership development programs and strategic talent initiatives, focusing on identifying Hi-Po talent and addressing critical succession gaps.

Highlights

Led the comprehensive leadership development program for Management, Executives, and High-Potential (Hi-Po) employees, fostering advanced leadership capabilities.

Mapped critical development needs to organizational future strategic initiatives, ensuring talent programs directly supported business objectives.

Collaborated with government entities to secure training opportunities aligned with Vision 2030 objectives, enhancing national talent development.

Conducted in-depth employee assessments to identify High-Potential (Hi-Po) and High-Professional (Hi-Pro) talent, pinpointing critical succession gaps.

Coordinated all in-house Learning & Development activities, collaborating with external training providers to deliver high-quality programs.

Performed thorough organizational skill gap analyses to identify key development areas and inform targeted training interventions.

Almarai
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Senior Talent Management Specialist

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Managed talent review processes, developed individual development plans, and oversaw e-learning initiatives, impacting over 3,000 learners.

Highlights

Orchestrated annual Talent Review sessions utilizing the 9-Box Grid methodology, providing data-driven insights for talent identification and development.

Consolidated and analyzed the Talent Grid database to identify organizational skill gaps, informing strategic talent development initiatives.

Developed and reviewed Employee Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for key talent, fostering personalized growth pathways.

Coordinated impactful coaching and mentoring sessions, pairing senior managers with junior managers to facilitate knowledge transfer and career progression.

Directed e-learning projects, achieving over 6,000 monthly learning hours for 3,000 learners, significantly expanding digital learning accessibility.

Mapped e-learning content to organizational competencies, ensuring learning initiatives directly supported critical skill development.

Almarai
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HR Supervisor

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Oversaw comprehensive HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and data management, ensuring efficient and compliant HR practices.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end employee disengagement processes, including final payments and exit procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Conducted thorough disciplinary investigations and grievance case resolutions, upholding fair and consistent HR practices.

Orchestrated end-to-end sourcing, recruitment, and onboarding for overseas staff, streamlining international talent acquisition.

Ensured 100% compliance with HR policies and maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in local labor laws and regulations.

Generated comprehensive HR analysis reports, including insights on Nationalization and employee turnover, to inform strategic decision-making.

Leveraged the SAP HR Dashboard system for efficient data management and reporting, improving HR operational efficiency and data accuracy.

Education

University of Hail
Hail, Hail Province, Saudi Arabia

Bachelor

English Language

Languages

English
Arabic

Certificates

Productivity Improvement Programs

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Program Provider

Leadership Development & Succession Strategist

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HCI

Leadership Potential Assessment Coach (KFALP)

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Korn Ferry

HiPo (Future Leader Development)

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BTS Group

Project Management

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Bakkah

ILM Human Resources Specialist

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ILM

GDP Almarai

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Dale Carnegie

Executive Retreat Program

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AlUla

Leadership Excellence

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CCL

HiPo Development Program

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Program Provider

Graduate Development Program

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Program Provider

Succession Planning Leadership Readiness Development

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Program Provider

Global Technical Knowledge Transfer Program

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Program Provider

CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organizational Learning & Development

Issued By

CIPD

Skills

Talent Development

Leaders Development, HiPo and HiPro Development, Succession Planning, Learning & Development, Strategic Operations Planning, Learning Management Systems (LMS) Integration, Leadership Development Programs, Individual Development Plans (IDP), Talent Review Sessions, Skill Gap Analysis, Coaching & Mentoring.

Human Resources

Certified Psychometric Assessor, HR Policies & Compliance, Recruitment & Onboarding, Employee Relations, Payroll Management, HR Analysis Reports, Headcount Management, SAP HR Dashboard System.

Data & Reporting

Power BI Dashboard Reports, Data Consolidation, Performance Metrics, KPI Monitoring.