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Muhammed Minhaj
Human Resource Business Partner at Nesto Group – Western International Group
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaWork 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.
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.
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 – LPUJan 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 KaruvanpoyilJan 2016 9 yr 7 Months
Languages
English
FluentMalayalam
FluentArabic
FluentHindi
FluentTamil
Fluent