Ahmed J. Ali

As a seasoned human resources professional with 16 years of progressive experience, I possess a comprehensive understanding of both strategic and operational HR functions. My expertise spans across talent management, HR strategy, organizational development, employee relations, policy formulation, change management, and leadership coaching, enabling me to serve as a vital business partner to senior leadership teams.

• Align HR strategies with organizational goals to drive business success.
• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategy.
• Contribute to M&A (mergers and acquisitions) integration and cultural alignment.

• Design and implement robust end-to-end recruitment strategies.
• Build employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Leverage data and workforce analytics to forecast hiring needs.

• Create and oversee learning frameworks tailored to leadership, functional, and behavioral competencies.
• Design and deliver training programs, leadership development initiatives, and capability-building workshops.
• Promote a learning culture through e-learning platforms, coaching, and mentoring.

• Drive continuous feedback culture and performance appraisal systems through OKRs & KPIs.
• Develop employee engagement strategies based on data-driven insights (eNPS, surveys, etc.).
• Lead retention programs and career development initiatives.

• Design competitive compensation structures and benefits programs.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market research.
• Manage variable pay plans, incentives, and recognition programs.

• Draft and update HR policies aligned with labor laws and industry best practices.
• Ensure statutory compliance (ESI, PF, gratuity).
• Act as the custodian of employee relations, handling grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

• Lead organization design, job evaluation, and restructuring initiatives.
• Manage large-scale change initiatives (e.g., digital transformation, remote work transitions).
• Use OD tools like employee engagement surveys, climate studies, and culture diagnostics.

• Implement and manage HRIS systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle, etc.).
• Use dashboards and data analytics to track metrics such as attrition, diversity, and productivity.
• Enable digital transformation in HR practices through automation and AI tools.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and department heads.
• Mediate between management and employees to ensure alignment and mutual understanding.
• Coach and mentor mid-level HR teams and line managers on people issues.

• Champion DEI initiatives and drive cultural transformation.
• Establish inclusive policies, programs, and ERGs (employee resource groups).
• Build awareness through training, storytelling, and events.

I have intense experience working with industry leaders in the Japanese automotive industry, managing HR operations with a keen focus on customer relations environments involving internal and external stakeholders, along with the British education sector, catering to early years to Higher education for both private and international franchises, ensuring international HR standards are complied with across the board to ensure quality education and services.

With bilingual communication skills in Arabic and English, I have been able to maintain excellent relations at all levels of the organization.

• HR Head/CHRO
• HR Business Partner (HRBP)
• Director—Talent & OD
• VP – People Strategy
• Consultant—HR Transformation/Strategy
• Learning & Development Head
• Employee Experience Lead
• HR COE (Center of Excellence) Lead—Talent, Rewards, OD, etc.