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Muhammed Minhaj

Human Resource Business Partner at Nesto Group – Western International Group

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work Experience

  • Human Resource Business Partner

    Nesto Group – Western International Group

    May 2024 - Present -1 yr, 3 months

    Saudi Arabia

    • Job Details:Partnered with business heads on strategic workforce planning and talent pipelining for critical retail and corporate roles, including senior and expatriate hiring. Led end-to-end recruitment across management, technical, and finance/IT domains. Spearheaded organization design and change management, increasing cross-functional efficiency by 15%. Implemented SAP SuccessFactors (compensation, PMGM, EC, LMS), optimizing core HR operations and data flows. Developed salary structures and conducted compensation benchmarking for 150+ roles. Delivered executive-level dashboards and analytics (merit increases, promotions, payroll variance, salary structure) using Excel and Power BI. Championed a metrics-based performance culture and succession planning; led calibration sessions and bias mitigation training. Ensured labor law compliance (Saudi) and drove employee relations and performance improvement initiatives.
  • HR Executive - Recruiter | People Analyst | Compensation and Benefits

    Cognizant Technology Solutions

    Jul 2021 - Apr 2024 -2 yrs, 9 months

    India

    • Job Details:Developed market-aligned compensation strategies and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws. Automated Excel models and HRMS workflows, reducing manual processing time by 40%; led annual review cycles for merit, promotions, and bonuses. Used metrics like compa-ratio, pay range penetration, and internal equity to drive data-backed compensation decisions. Led virtual hiring implementation and automated MIS reporting, cutting manual effort by 60%. Sourced 37,000+ candidates across 2022–2023 through campus hiring (56% YoY growth); improved IT hiring efficiency with a 20% reduction in vacancy fill time. Strengthened employer branding via career fairs and industry events. Managed recruitment vendor (Superset), enhanced platform features, resolved technical issues, ensured 99% uptime, and built custom dashboards to track hiring metrics.
  • Customer Account Manager

    Bharathi Airtel

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2021 -3 months

    India

    • Job Details:Identified customer needs and communicated benefits of products and services, resulting in an 8% increase in sales. Negotiated pricing and terms with customers to maximize profitability and customer retention. Developed and maintained an up-to-date knowledge of the company’s products and services. Engaged in B2C relationship management, upselling, and brand marketing strategies to enhance client retention and product visibility.
  • ESG – Consultant (Internship)

    SG Analytics Pvt Ltd.

    Sep 2020 - Nov 2020 -2 months

    India

    • Job Details:Delivered four client reports under the guidance of a senior consultant. Conducted sustainability analysis for Fortune 500 companies, contributing to 4 executive-level client reports. Compiled and analyzed data to support informed decision-making, ensuring alignment with client goals and expectations.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Human Resources

      Lovely Professional University – LPU

      Jan 2021   4 yr 7 Months

    • Bachelor's Degree in Finance

      Assiut University (AUN)

      Jan 2019   6 yr 7 Months

    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

      GHSS Karuvanpoyil

      Jan 2016   9 yr 7 Months

    Skills

    • Power BI
    • Tableau
    • Python
    • SQL
    • IBM Cognos
    • R Programming
    • excel

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Malayalam

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • Hindi

      Fluent
    • Tamil

      Fluent
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