Professional Summary
Total Rewards specialist with proven experience designing and managing compensation, incentive, and recognition programs across major Saudi organizations, including Alat (Public Investment Fund) and NCMS. Skilled in building salary scales, short- and long-term incentive plans (STI & LTIP), and reward governance frameworks that promote fairness, market competitiveness, and compliance — underpinned by strong compensation analysis, benchmarking, and data analysis. Combines deep rewards expertise with a solid foundation across performance management, HR governance, and talent operations, connecting pay to performance and supporting talent attraction and retention.
Key Total Rewards Highlights
- Built the Alat Salary Scale from the ground up to promote internal fairness and external market competitiveness.
- Established the Short-Term Incentive (STI) program and designed the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to attract and retain top talent.
- Developed a comprehensive Recognition Program combining financial and non-financial rewards to drive engagement.
- Authored Rewards Governance policies ensuring compliance, consistency, and transparency across all reward practices.
- Manages the full HR budget and reward-related vendor spend, partnering with procurement for cost control.
Areas of Expertise
Total Rewards Strategy & Design
Salary Structures & Pay Scales
Short & Long-Term Incentives (STI & LTIP)
Recognition & Employee Engagement
Compensation Analysis & Benchmarking
Benefits & Insurance Administration
Reward Governance & Compliance
Performance Management Frameworks
HR Budgeting & Vendor Management
Competency Framework Development
Job Analysis (Korn Ferry)
Advanced Excel & Modeling
Professional Experience
Senior Human Resources Specialist — Total Rewards
Alat · Public Investment Fund · Jul 2025 — Present
- Leads Total Rewards initiatives — salary structures, incentive programs, and recognition frameworks — ensuring competitiveness and fairness.
- Led a full review and update of HR policies through detailed gap analysis, aligning frameworks with business and regulatory requirements.
- Drives HR policies and governance, ensuring compliance, consistency, and transparency across all practices.
- Manages the entire HR budget, collaborating with procurement on PRs and Service Entry Sheets for vendor management and cost control.
- Administers health and life insurance programs, ensuring comprehensive coverage and timely renewals.
Total Rewards & Performance Management Specialist
Alat · Public Investment Fund · Nov 2023 — Jul 2025
- Supported development of the Alat Salary Scale to promote fairness and competitiveness.
- Supported the STI program and design of the LTIP to attract and retain top talent.
- Developed a comprehensive Recognition Program with financial and non-financial rewards.
- Supported the Performance Management framework and Alat's Competencies Framework for talent development and succession planning.
Talent Management & Acquisition Specialist
National Company for Mechanical Systems (NCMS) · 2021 — 2023
- Supported promotions and salary increments company-wide, contributing to fair and consistent pay decisions.
- Launched and closed performance appraisals and supported the NCMS Excellence Award program.
- Managed full training operations and designed a customized e-learning platform.
- Managed full life-cycle recruitment — sourcing, assessments, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
Account Manager Intern — Employment Unit
Takamol Holding · 2021
- Operated the MCIT "Future Skills" employment initiative, supporting company and candidate users.
- Created jobs within the initiative to achieve placement targets and supported candidate sourcing.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Business Management (HR) — King Saud University, 2021
Job Analysis (Korn Ferry)
Competency Development & Implementation (Boost)
Project Management Workshop
Get in Touch
For total rewards, compensation & benefits, incentive design, or reward governance — reach out directly.
Send Emailsaudmt7@gmail.com · +966 54 463 8833