Faisal Aljohani

Operations Director - Shared services

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

HR and Operations leader with 11+ years of progressive experience across multinational, startup, and education sectors. Began my career at a global organization (Huawei), building a strong foundation in corporate HR and governance, then transitioned into the startup environment where I established people and operational functions from the ground up. Currently, my role has expanded from leading Human Resources to overseeing broader business operations, including Finance, Procurement, and Information Technology, contributing to organizational transformation through structured governance, performance-driven frameworks, financial oversight, and scalable operational systems. Recognized for bridging people strategy with operational execution, driving efficiency, compliance, and sustainable growth while maintaining a people-first culture aligned with business objectives.

Experience

  • Director of Operations at Confidential
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Oversee and manage day-to-day operations across Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, and Facilities Management. • Lead financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making. • Direct HR functions including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development. • Supervise IT operations, systems, and digital infrastructure to ensure reliability, security, and business continuity. • Manage procurement processes, vendor relationships, contracts, and supply chain efficiency. • Oversee facilities management to ensure safe, efficient, and well-maintained work environments. • Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. • Support executive leadership by translating strategy into effective operational execution.

  • Human Resources Director at التنمية المتكاملة للتعليم والتدريب || Integrated Development For Education and Training
    Aug 2022 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • I exhibit my extraordinary expertise in planning, organizing, and monitoring the overall organization's HR functions; overseeing enterprise diversity and inclusion; and engagement strategies. I lead and efficiently manage the operations, facilities services development, security, documents, and record management. I supervise all people-based activities within the company from both an operational and strategic perspective. Leverage expertise in analyzing and recommending improvements on HR matters. I facilitate in organizing and leading the company's human resources operations. • partner with the business leaders and build a valuable relationship to understand, align strategies, analyze impact and translate business requirements into effective HR practices. • Own the full-cycle recruitment process and use data to make operational decisions for continuous improvements. Update/review the existing job descriptions/roles and develop new job roles in alignment with the changing trends in the market. • Identify performance management objectives in line with business plans. • Execute, develop and run the Performance Management cycle and ensure fairness, equality, and drive a performance-oriented culture. • Design policy and procedures for all the business scenarios and closely monitor to align with the changing trends.

  • HR Manager at Salam
    Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

    - Designing and implementing the company’s HR policies - Setting objectives and track progress for the team. - Monitoring the company’s HR systems as well as databases - Reviewing and approving/modifying budgets - Addressing employees’ queries (e.g. on compensation and labor regulations) - Reporting on costs incurred on HR operations to senior management - Evaluating key HR metrics for monitoring performance - Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to HR, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. - Maintain knowledge of industry trends and make recommendations to Management Team and Board of Directors for improvement of organization’s policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters. - Managing orientation and onboarding process. - Maintain all personnel files and act as back-up to Staff Accountant for payroll processing. - Serve on several internal committees including Worksite Wellness and Diversity. - Identify and work with external HR consultants and attorneys on special projects as needed.

  • Huawei (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • HRBP Huawei Consumer Group
      Jul 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

      1. Consumer HR compliance study and implementation. 2. Field force management. 3. Saudization management and implementation. 4. Headhunting talent, interview arrangement and offer negotiation. 5. Interface with the legal department for any HR related legal issues of the employees. 6. Business planning and coordination with business support team. 7. Recruitment lead. 8. Arranging team building for the staff. 9. Handling labour laws implementation and compliance in office and business.

    • HR Specialist
      Jul 2015 - Jul 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      1. Payroll management. 2. On-boarding new staff. 3. Asset assignment for he new staff. 4. Termination and end of contract follow up and management (end to end). 5. Huawei employees database management and resource budget handling.