- Realign Consulting FZ LLCHuman Resources ConsultantAugust 2020 - Today (4 years and 4 months)Dubai - United Arab EmiratesProvide consulting and support services to stakeholders for HR and Organization development initiatives in their organizations Provide HR retainer services for organizations to coach mentor existing HR staff or handle projects towards improving effectiveness and efficiency of existing employees Provide coaching and support for Emiratization through sustained development and engagement Develop design HR systems and processes for enhancing employee engagement for a performance driven work culture
- Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD)HR AdvisorFebruary 2008 - February 2020 (12 years)Abu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesDeveloped and implemented HR strategies aligned to the Environment 2030 strategic vision and Abu Dhabi Government directives. Advised HR Director and liaised with management support office for change management initiatives. Facilitated coaching and mentoring of senior management on issues related to talent management, organization design, employee engagement retention, and performance management. Contributed to team heading the Excellence Award (based on the EFQM model) as part of the Abu Dhabi Executive Councils initiative for all government entities related to leadership and people. Collaborated with consultants on HR Enablers project encompassing job evaluation, grading structure, training matrix , and competency framework while representing corporate services sector in EAD information security committee, managing risks and security. Spearheaded planning implementation of Emiratisation strategy programs; focused on career development and succession plans for high-performing Emiratis.• Project managed Two Organisation restructuring projects in EAD encompassing review and revision of the HR Enablers and guided the implementation in EAD as a functional HR consultant• Project managed the Oracle HRMS implementation in EAD as a functional HR consultant .• Enhanced employee engagement by heading the organisations Employee Equity Action plan team.
- Landmark GulfGroup General Manager HR and TrainingApril 2006 - February 2008 (1 year and 10 months)Dubai - United Arab EmiratesDirected retail groups corporate HR and training function (>16k staff) with global presence in GCC and India. Conducted research and evaluations to pinpoint retail industry best practice. Strategized and developed plans to retain local talent pool across GCC, ensuring development and retention of nationals in Oman, UAE, Bahrain, and KSA. Devised and implemented effective group HR/Learning and Development strategies across region including training strategies to establish and standardize training processes across group.• Accomplished successful ERP Implementation of ORACLE HRMS throughout all entities across GCC• Introduced a culture of knowledge sharing across various concepts.• Developed and implemented a competency framework (behavioural/ technical) for attracting and retaining employees
- Master of Social ScienceTata Institute of Social Sciences1985Master's degree, Social Sciences