Ahmed Abdulati

Performance & Talent Development Lead with 7+ years of HR experience, leading performance cycles, training and development initiatives, SAP SuccessFactors implementation, and succession planning. Works closely with senior leadership to support informed talent decisions and improve organizational performance.

Performance & Talent Development Lead at SAMACO Motors (2024-06 – Present)

Leading performance and talent development initiatives with enterprise system implementation and strategic succession planning

• Led the end-to-end implementation of SAP SuccessFactors (Performance & Talent modules), streamlining appraisal, development, and talent processes across the organization
• Managed the annual performance cycle for 1000+ employees across 60+ managers, including goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, calibration sessions, IDPs, and PIP follow-ups
• Designed and launched a structured succession planning framework, supported by an internal assessment center to identify and develop high-potential employees for critical roles
• Developed performance dashboards and KPIs to support leadership visibility, workforce analytics, and talent-related decision-making
• Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives, including role clarification, competency frameworks, and values alignment to enhance organizational effectiveness

Performance & Talent Management Specialist at Saudia Technic (2023-03 – 2024-06)

Led comprehensive training and development strategy with large budget management and structured learning pathway development

• Led end-to-end training and development strategy with a budget exceeding SAR 7M, covering in-house training, professional programs, and leadership development
• Designed and managed training curricula and dashboards to track ROI, capability development, and alignment with business priorities
• Integrated assessments, IDPs, and PIPs to support targeted development and performance improvement
• Supported succession planning by developing structured learning pathways for critical roles

HR Supervisor – Quality of Life at Aquat (AlBaik Group) (2022-08 – 2023-02)

Developed HR policies and supported employee relations initiatives with data-driven insights

• Developed and reviewed HR policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance
• Utilized data analysis to produce management reports, identify workforce challenges, and propose practical solutions to leadership
• Supported employee relations and quality-of-life initiatives aligned with organizational culture and engagement objectives

HR & Shared Services Coordinator at United Yousef Naghi (2019-04 – 2022-08)

Managed procurement agreements, vendor contracts, and large-scale multi-brand projects with significant cost optimization

• Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating procurement agreements aligned with organizational and financial objectives
• Reviewed and revised vendor contracts, improving contractual quality, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Led a SAR 20M multi-brand project, successfully delivering milestones on time and meeting operational requirements
• Reduced monthly fleet expenses by 20% through effective oversight and optimization of a 500-vehicle fleet
• Drafted and managed sales contracts for fleet operations with zero legal discrepancies

Legal Intern at Alsalamah Advocates and Legal Consultants (2017-11 – 2017-12)

Legal internship with advocacy and legal consultancy firm

Call center operator at Saudi Water Company (2010-06 – 2011-06)

Call center operations

Bachelor in Law – University of Waikato (2018)

Lawyers Qualification Program in Law – Judicial Training Center (2022)