💼 Career History

Professional Experience

11+ years of progressive HR leadership across manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemicals, construction, interiors, FMCG, retail, and semi-government sectors in the UAE and MENA region.

Mar 2023 – Nov 2025
Senior Group Strategic HR Manager & HR Business Partner
Ambiance Group – UAE HQ · Furniture Manufacturers · Interiors · Fit-Out · Turnkey Projects · FF&E Procurement · Hospitality & Retail
Multinational Operations: USA · New Zealand · Turkey · Italy · Spain | 1,200+ employees
  • Designed and implemented a full-scale end-to-end HR department from the ground up, aligning HR strategy with business objectives across six international markets
  • Built and standardized HR policies, procedures, org structures, and workflows covering talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, L&D, and employee relations for a 1,200+ workforce
  • Led manpower planning and headcount optimization for multi-country operations, aligning staffing with project pipelines and growth plans, reducing overstaffing and supporting scalable expansion
  • Implemented cross-border HR governance frameworks, harmonizing SOPs, documentation, and compliance across USA, New Zealand, Turkey, Italy, and Spain
  • Drove HRMS, payroll systems, and ESS portals implementation in coordination with IT, enabling centralized employee records, automated workflows, and accurate HR analytics and MIS reporting
  • Deployed KPI and OKR-based performance management cycles linking appraisals, salary reviews, and incentive schemes to business performance and productivity targets
  • Led HR cost optimization initiatives through vendor standardization, elimination of duplicate roles, and lean staffing models, contributing to improved ROI and operational efficiency
  • Acted as strategic HR Business Partner to owners, C-level executives, and business heads, providing HR dashboards, risk insights, and recommendations on people, cost, and organizational change
  • Saved AED 1M+ through strategic manpower planning during project mobilization and demobilization
  • Delivered 45% ROI and 30% market growth within one fiscal year through compliance-focused structures and lean staffing models
Feb 2021 – Feb 2023
Senior HR Specialist & HR Operations
Armor Lubricants Manufacturers – Sharjah, UAE · Oil & Gas · Energy · Petrochemical · Industrial & Automotive Lubricants | 200+ employees
  • Managed day-to-day HR operations for a 200+ workforce including contracts, employee files, HR documentation, and coordination with operations and logistics teams
  • Linked manpower planning with production and supply chain requirements to ensure the right staffing levels across plants, warehouses, and sales operations
  • Led end-to-end recruitment for technical, blue-collar, and office roles — sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding in a fast-paced industrial environment
  • Implemented and enforced HR policies, procedures, and UAE Labour Law compliance, supporting audits, inspections, and internal governance requirements
  • Reviewed monthly payroll, overtime, attendance, and leave records, ensuring accurate processing of salaries, EOSB, allowances, and deductions
  • Supported process optimization using Six Sigma concepts, mapping HR and logistics workflows to reduce delays, eliminate waste, and improve cost efficiency
  • Prepared HR MIS reports on headcount, turnover, recruitment status, absenteeism, overtime, and leave utilization to support management decisions
  • Increased employee retention by 20% and reduced HR overhead by 17% through lean staffing models and optimized hiring practices
Dec 2019 – Jan 2022
Group Regional HR Manager
Al-Motajaded Group (Al-Motajaded Home & Al-Motajaded Contracting) – Dubai, UAE & Tripoli, Libya
Manufacturing · Furniture · Retail · MEP · EPC · M&E · Contracting | 800+ employees
  • Directed regional HR strategy for dual-entity group covering manufacturing, retail, and EPC/MEP contracting operations across UAE and Libya
  • Led end-to-end HR operations including contracts, employee records, HR documentation, attendance, leave management, and disciplinary procedures for 800+ employees
  • Standardized HR policies, SOPs, and procedures across countries, ensuring consistency between HR practices, operational frameworks, and legal requirements
  • Ensured full compliance with UAE and Libya Labour Law, employment regulations, and statutory requirements across both jurisdictions
  • Designed and optimized organizational structures, job descriptions, and reporting lines to support scalable growth and operational efficiency
  • Implemented KPI-based performance management systems linked to productivity, project delivery, and operational outcomes
  • Coordinated cross-border HR activities across UAE and Libya, managing documentation, mobility, onboarding, and governance alignment
  • Reduced operational inefficiencies by 20% and overhead costs by 16% via cross-border process optimization and centralized records
Jan 2019 – Dec 2019
Group HR Specialist & Talent Acquisition Lead
Sharjah Co-operative Society – Sharjah, UAE · Cooperative Retail Network · FMCG · F&B · FSD & CD · Semi-Government Entity | 4,500+ employees
  • Led end-to-end recruitment for head office, retail, and warehouse roles, managing sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies to meet aggressive hiring targets, improving time-to-hire and quality-of-hire across multiple business units
  • Supported manpower planning with retail and operations managers to align staffing levels with store openings, seasonal peaks, and promotional campaigns
  • Implemented structured onboarding and induction programs for new joiners, enhancing early engagement, reducing first-90-day attrition, and speeding up productivity ramp-up
  • Partnered with store managers, department heads, and senior leadership to understand hiring needs, define role profiles, and agree on selection criteria and SLAs
  • Supported employer branding initiatives including career fairs, walk-in interviews, and digital sourcing channels to attract frontline and specialist talent
  • Cut time-to-hire by 30% and boosted early retention by 40% through enhanced candidate engagement and structured hiring and onboarding strategies
Jan 2015 – Dec 2018
HR Generalist & Admin Manager
AVANA Lubricants Manufacturers – Ajman, UAE · Oil & Gas · Energy · Petrochemical · Industrial & Automotive Lubricants | 200+ employees
  • Managed end-to-end HR operations including contracts, personnel files, HR letters, attendance, and leave administration for a 200+ manufacturing workforce
  • Oversaw office administration, facilities, and support services, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for production, warehouse, and sales teams
  • Led manpower planning and deployment across plant, logistics, and sales functions, aligning staffing levels with production schedules and business demand
  • Handled full recruitment cycle for blue-collar and white-collar roles in a competitive industrial market
  • Coordinated monthly payroll processing, verifying attendance, overtime, deductions, benefits, and EOSB in line with UAE Labour Law
  • Supervised admin and HR-related vendors (accommodation, transportation, medical insurance, PRO services), negotiating terms and monitoring service quality and cost
  • Increased profit margins by 65% through lean administrative support and streamlined operations
  • Reduced employee turnover by 23% by implementing structured retention initiatives and performance tracking
  • Saved 200+ administrative hours annually by implementing HRIS and optimizing workflow systems

Education

MBA
Human Resources & Operations Management
CSJMU University
BBA
IT & Business Analytics
Calorx Teachers' University

Industries Served

Manufacturing & Furniture8+ years
Oil & Gas & Petrochemicals6+ years
Construction & EPC/MEP3+ years
Interiors & Fit-Out4+ years
FMCG & Retail2+ years
Semi-Government Entities2+ years
Hospitality & F&B1+ year

Key Highlights

→Managed HR across 6 international markets simultaneously
→4,500+ employees under direct HR leadership at peak
→5 performance awards across 5 organizations
→Implemented HRMS, payroll systems, and ESS portals
→Fluent: Arabic, English. Working proficiency: Urdu, Hindi
→UAE Residence Visa, valid driving licence, immediately available