Ajay Kumar Luthra
About Candidate
Dear Hiring Manager,
I hope this email finds you well.
Please find attached my Resume for your kind consideration for suitable opportunities in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and HR Operations within your esteemed organization.
I bring over 27 years of progressive HR experience, including extensive expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, manpower mobilization, HR operations, employee relations, and statutory compliance across Saudi Arabia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, and India. My experience spans EPCC, Oil & Gas, Engineering, and project-based organizations, where I have successfully led large-scale recruitment initiatives and HR transformation programs.
Some of my key strengths include:
• End-to-end Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Bulk & Overseas Hiring
• Strategic Workforce Planning
• HR Policies & Compliance
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• HR Analytics & MIS
• Team Leadership and Business Partnering
I am currently based in Saudi Arabia and am available to join immediately or within a mutually agreed notice period.
I would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to discuss how my experience and skills can contribute to your organization’s continued success.
Thank you for your valuable time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Ajay Kumar Luthra
Saudi Arabia: +966 566421270
India: +91 9650669980
ajay.luthra1@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-kumar-luthra-a28755174
Location
Education
Specialization : Business Administration
Specialization : Human Resources & Finance
Specialization : Commerce
Work & Experience
Senior Manager Human Resources |Star Contracting Group | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | Aug 2014 – Present
Sudan Pile for Roads and Bridges | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | Apr 2026 – Present
Strategically transferred to Saudi Arabia to head and streamline HR operations, talent acquisition and manpower management in the Middle East and Africa regions.
Star Contracting Oil & Gas Co. Ltd. | Khartoum, Sudan | Aug 2014 – Apr 2026
Senior Manager – Human Resources | June 2016 – Present
Promoted to lead end-to-end HR strategies, manpower planning and talent acquisition for large-scale oil & gas operations in the Africa region.
Senior Officer – Administration | Aug 2014 – June 2016
• Lead end-to-end Human Resources and Talent Acquisition functions across head office and multiple project sites, supporting a workforce of 300+ employees.
• Spearhead full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition initiatives for leadership, technical, skilled, and blue-collar positions, successfully onboarding 50+ employees annually.
• Drive bulk and overseas recruitment campaigns, mobilizing 100+ personnel for international and project-based assignments while ensuring timely deployment.
• Develop and execute strategic manpower planning and workforce forecasting models, reducing staffing gaps by 25% and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws, immigration requirements, visa regulations, and statutory obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead performance management, talent assessment, and annual appraisal cycles for 300+ employees, aligning individual performance with organizational objectives.
• Design and implement HR policies, SOPs, and best practices, improving compliance, governance, and audit outcomes by 30%.
• Monitor employee attrition trends and implement targeted retention strategies, reducing turnover by 18% and strengthening workforce stability.
• Develop HR MIS dashboards and key talent metrics, enhancing reporting accuracy and accelerating data-driven decision-making by 40%.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR and administration teams of 25+ professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and improving team productivity by 30%.
• Managed administration, facilities, and statutory compliance.
• Supervised vendor management, contract negotiations, and service-level agreements.
• Coordinated office infrastructure, maintenance, transport, and security services.
• Supported recruitment coordination, onboarding, and employee documentation.
• Prepared and monitored administrative budgets and expense controls.
• Managed day-to-day administrative and facility operations at manufacturing and office locations.
• Coordinated housekeeping, security, utilities, and asset management.
• Maintained statutory records, licenses, and compliance documentation.
• Supervised inventory, stores, and asset tracking systems.
• Coordinated travel, accommodation, and logistics for employees.
• Handled office administration, facilities, and infrastructure support.
• Managed vendor coordination for housekeeping, security, and maintenance.
• Maintained employee records, attendance, and administrative documentation.
• Coordinated travel, transport, and accommodation services.
• Supported HR and finance teams with administrative processes.
