Ariel Turalde

A highly accomplished HR & Administration Professional with over 20 years of diversified experience in executive management, project site operations, and international recruitment. Proven expertise in streamlining HR initiatives, including strategic planning, compensation and benefits, and employee relations within large-scale industries such as Oil & Gas, Construction, and Mining. Adept at leveraging advanced HRIS platforms (Oracle HCM, SAP) and MS Office Suite to optimize organizational workflow.

A results-oriented leader committed to fostering productive work environments and achieving long-term corporate goals through technical proficiency and ethical leadership.

HR & Admin Support Specialist at Hill International Co. Ltd. (2024-07 – 2025-06)

• Provide comprehensive HR and administrative support for large-scale engineering and construction consultancy projects.
• Manage employee data feeding via Oracle database and coordinate with Finance for payroll accuracy.

Recruitment Officer cum Documents Archivist at ICAD (2023-05 – 2024-06)

• Facilitated end-to-end recruitment flows and maintained rigorous document archiving for international contracting projects.

Recruitment Officer (SAramco CPFE Project) at Samsung Engineering Saudi Arabia Branch (2017-09 – 2021-01)

• Managed manpower requirements for major Oil & Gas projects, ensuring alignment with Aramco standards and project timelines.

HR & Admin Administrator (Fertilizer Plant Project) at GPEC – Daewoo Engineering Corp. (2015-06 – 2017-08)

• Oversee site budgets and project business operations, including international mobilization and local compliance.

HR Officer (Powerplant) at NOMAC – Operation & Maintenance (2014-05 – 2015-06)

• Administered employee relations and provided guidance on company policies for high-capacity utility operations.

Executive Assistant to Mine Manager at Maaden Gold – Al Amar Mine (2012-04 – 2014-02)

• Provided high-level administrative support, managed geology production reports, and monitored site budgets (CAPEX/OPEX).

HR Head / Administrator (Oil & Gas Pipeline) at Bonatti S.p.A. (2009-09 – 2012-08)

• Directed HR and administrative operations for major pipeline projects, focusing on manpower planning and site mobilization.
• Managed government relations and legal documentation, including visa processing and labor contract compliance for a multicultural workforce.
• Oversaw industrial relations and provided guidance on company policies and local labor laws to ensure smooth project execution.

Executive Support Staff – Customer Service at Equitable Investment Corporation (2004-05 – 2009-06)

• Provided high-level administrative and front-end support, ensuring excellence in client relations and service delivery.
• Handled document control, customer inquiries, and office correspondence to support the investment firm's daily operations.
• Assisted in record-keeping and general office management to maintain organizational efficiency.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Management

Associate Certificate in HRM (Human Resource Management)