I am an HR consultant with 20+ years of experience in recruitment, talent management, HRIS implementation, and policy design. I specialize in succession planning, automating talent acquisition processes, and evaluating HRIS/ATS solutions to improve efficiency and outcomes. I thrive on building strong client relationships and guiding teams to deliver results in competitive environments. Over my career I’ve driven measurable improvements such as reducing manpower budgets by 2% annually, cutting employee complaints by 12% annually, and increasing in-house recruitment by 3% annually. I’ve recruited thousands of employees across multiple nationalities and am passionate about aligning people strategy with business goals while upholding organizational values.

Arsalaan Abdulkarim Hamdun

I am an HR consultant with 20+ years of experience in recruitment, talent management, HRIS implementation, and policy design. I specialize in succession planning, automating talent acquisition processes, and evaluating HRIS/ATS solutions to improve efficiency and outcomes. I thrive on building strong client relationships and guiding teams to deliver results in competitive environments. Over my career I’ve driven measurable improvements such as reducing manpower budgets by 2% annually, cutting employee complaints by 12% annually, and increasing in-house recruitment by 3% annually. I’ve recruited thousands of employees across multiple nationalities and am passionate about aligning people strategy with business goals while upholding organizational values.

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I am an HR consultant with 20+ years of experience in recruitment, talent management, HRIS implementation, and policy design. I specialize in succession planning, automating talent acquisition processes, and evaluating HRIS/ATS solutions to improve efficiency and outcomes. I thrive on building strong client relationships and guiding teams to deliver results in competitive environments.

Over my career I’ve driven measurable improvements such as reducing manpower budgets by 2% annually, cutting employee complaints by 12% annually, and increasing in-house recruitment by 3% annually. I’ve recruited thousands of employees across multiple nationalities and am passionate about aligning people strategy with business goals while upholding organizational values.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Talent Acquisition Supervisor & Recruitment at Al - Sadhan Group & SPAR – Saudi Arabia
November 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding; develop manpower plans for upcoming projects; design recruitment agency/service provider agreements; craft job descriptions; implement training and development programs; maintain positive relationships between employees and management; lead HR team and manage employee benefits programs.
HR Consultant for TA & Recruitment at COMCS - Operations & Maintenance support – Saudi Arabia
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Headhunt for vacant positions; coordinate interview schedules with clients/vendors; manage deployment procedures, visa, and travel arrangements; monitor vendor/candidate payments; onboard new clients and expand recruitment scope; develop job descriptions and checklists for positions.
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Panda Retail Company – Saudi Arabia
March 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Identify staffing needs across multiple nations; conduct recruitment, interviews, and onboarding; lead orientations; support performance appraisals and development; implement ATS and compensation enhancements; participate in hearings and investigations; develop succession plans.
Assistant CEO Office Manager at Panda Retail Company – Saudi Arabia
July 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Designed and implemented recruitment processes; mapped resumes to job requirements; prepared summaries for executives; conducted daily/weekly meetings with line managers; managed disciplinary procedures and employee relations; coordinated compensation, benefits, and safety programs.
Senior Administrator – Business Support Department at Panda Retail Company
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Led staff training, improved employee engagement, and supported loyalty initiatives; managed contracts and negotiations; tracked trends to enhance offerings; ensured project quality and client satisfaction.
International Recruiter / External Rec. Mgr. at Panda Retail Company
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2018
Represented the organization in personnel-related hearings; built and strengthened relationships with external recruiters and agencies; managed international recruitment operations and partnerships.
Trainer & Recruitment Supervisor at Alshaya International
February 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Trained staff for brands (e.g., Starbucks, Debenhams) and supervised recruitment processes; fostered relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
Recruitment Officer at Alshaya International
June 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Coordinated recruitment activities with management and market salary scales; interviewed candidates and shortlisted for various brands.
Talent Acquisition Supervisor & Recruitment at Al - Sadhan Group & SPAR
November 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding to attract and hire the most qualified candidates. Develop manpower planning for upcoming projects, design recruitment agency/vendor agreements to reduce candidate burden, craft job descriptions, attract top talent, and implement training and development programs. Maintain positive relationships between employees and management and oversee employee benefits programs while ensuring policy compliance.
HR Consultant for TA & Recruitment at COMCS - Operations & Maintenance support
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Head hunt for vacant positions; manage interview schedules with clients and vendors; coordinate deployment logistics (visa, air tickets) and monitor vendor payments; expand the client base; prepare job descriptions/checklists; motivate teams to meet targets.
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Panda Retail Company
March 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Identify vacancies, recruit, interview, and select applicants; manage manpower needs across eight nations; design orientations, performance appraisals, and training; develop promotional paths and succession plans; implement ATS; align compensation and benefits; represent the organization at hearings as needed.
Assistant CEO Office Manager at Panda Retail Company
July 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019
Design and implement recruitment processes; map job requirements to culture and business model; write summaries for shortlisted candidates; lead daily meetings with line managers; handle disciplinary matters and hearings; administer compensation, benefits, and safety programs; ensure policy compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Education at Moi University – Kenya
January 11, 1992 - December 1, 1998

Qualifications

Diploma in Computer - Kenya
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
Diploma in Finance - UK
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
Diploma in Language - KSA
February 1, 1993 - July 1, 1993

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other

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