Maha Al Otaibi
Saudi Arabia
Summary
Strategic HR Advisor with extensive experience in HR operations, employee relations, compliance, and payroll systems. Demonstrated success in implementing HR policies and optimizing processes in corporate and industrial settings. Bilingual in Arabic and English, holding a CIPD certification, with a strong track record in cross-functional collaboration and achieving measurable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Advisor
GCC Lab, Saudi Arabia
, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - Current
- Advising senior management on organizational development, HR strategies, and restructuring plans.
- Leading HR policy updates, internal and external audits, and compliance with Saudi labor regulations.
- Managing employee transfer programs and harmonizing benefits across group companies.
- Overseeing salary benchmarking, workforce planning.
- Supporting HR automation, ERP enhancements, and employee retention initiatives.
- Leading the full acquisition process of newly joined entities: aligning them with company policies, salary structures, and ensuring seamless implementation into the ERP system.
- Provide newly acquired teams with the updated salary structure and HR policies to ensure compliance and integration with GCC Lab standards.
HR Officer
TUV AUSTRIA - SIISCO, Saudi Arabia
, Saudi Arabia
07.2018 - 04.2024
- Managed full-cycle HR operations: onboarding, payroll (WPS), benefits, and employee relations.
- Administered government portals: GOSI, Muqeem, Qiwa, MoL.
- Led internal/external HR audits and ensured Nitaqat compliance.
- Provided HR guidance to leadership, handled grievances and investigations.
- Oversaw offshore/onshore payroll, employee training, and policy implementation.
HR Coordinator
MHD, Saudi Arabia
, Saudi Arabia
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided administrative and recruitment support including contract management and exit processes.
- Coordinated training programs and updated employee records and EOS processing.
- Assisted grievance handling and liaised with department managers.
Gallery Manager
PTS, Saudi Arabia
, Saudi Arabia
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Managed showroom operations and international procurement processes.
- Negotiated supplier terms, inspected overseas production facilities, and led showroom sales team.
- Oversaw inventory and implemented quality control procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing)
University of Wales
United KingdomDiploma - Networking Technology
New Horizons
Saudi ArabiaAssociate Diploma - People Management – CIPD
AVADO
United KingdomSkills
- HR Strategy & Advisory
- Organizational Development
- HR Operations & Policy Compliance
- Government Portals (GOSI, Muqeem, Qiwa)
- ERP Systems & SAP
- Talent Management & Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations & Performance Management (RMS, 360)
Certification
- CIPD Level 5 – Associate Diploma
- ISO 9001:2015 – Internal Auditor
- ISO/IEC 17020:2012 – Conformity Assessment
Volunteer Experience
Sanad Children’s Cancer Support Association
Timeline
HR Advisor
GCC Lab, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - Current
HR Officer
TUV AUSTRIA - SIISCO, Saudi Arabia
07.2018 - 04.2024
HR Coordinator
MHD, Saudi Arabia
05.2017 - 07.2018
Gallery Manager
PTS, Saudi Arabia
10.2013 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing)
University of Wales
Diploma - Networking Technology
New Horizons
Associate Diploma - People Management – CIPD
AVADO
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