AMY MCANULTY

Experienced HR, Talent Acquisition, and Employability leader with over 10 years’ experience across the UK and UAE, specialising in workforce transformation, Emiratisation, and talent development. Proven in designing and leading end-to-end solutions, from technical and commercial proposal development through to building and operationalising departments for successful delivery. Recently secured a AED 2.3 million Dubai Government contract to deliver bespoke, technology-enabled learning and career pathways for UAE Nationals, and subsequently scaled the function into a high-performing, revenue-generating division. Trusted partner to government entities and senior stakeholders, with a strong track record in leading large-scale programmes, building high-performing teams, and aligning people strategies with organisational and commercial objectives. MSc Strategic HRM (completed; certification pending), certified in UAE Labour Law and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, with strengths in HR governance, people analytics, and operational leadership.

• Six Sigma: Lean Six Sigma Certified Master Black Belt
• Real Estate & Property Management Diploma
• Foundations of Artificial Intelligence: Building Intelligent Systems

Professional Development, HYROX Athlete, Mentoring Women in Work

• UAE Labor Laws Learners Point
• Inclusive Management & Leadership Skills CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
• HR Fundamentals CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development

• Secured AED 2.3 million Dubai Government employability contract within the first six months at Taaeen, leading the end-to-end technical and commercial proposal and establishing the delivery function to ensure successful mobilisation and scale.
• Built and operationalised a new employability and talent delivery division, expanding it into a sustainable revenue-generating stream through repeat government engagement and scalable programme design.
• Delivered strategic HR and operational leadership across UK and UAE government-funded programmes valued at £333K+, achieving full audit compliance and 100% workforce mobilisation.
• Designed and delivered bespoke, technology-enabled learning and career pathways for UAE Nationals, supporting Emiratisation objectives and measurable progression into employment.
• Led high-volume talent acquisition and workforce mobilisation, hiring 100+ staff across two regions under tight timelines, achieving a 90% retention rate through structured assessment and quality-of-hire frameworks.
• Reduced time-to-hire by 30% through process re-engineering, streamlined assessment methodologies, and implementation of digital ATS and reporting tools.
• Established KPI-driven performance frameworks, dashboards, and governance models, improving delivery oversight, recruiter productivity, and stakeholder confidence.
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement and satisfaction, delivering audit-compliant programme closure, KPI-aligned onboarding tools, and achieving 95% stakeholder satisfaction across government clients.
• Designed and led internal communications and engagement initiatives across UAE regional teams, increasing employee engagement by 25% and supporting culture alignment during organisational change.