
HEAD OF HR & OPERATIONS
Dynamic HR and People Operations professional with over three years of progressive HR experience and more than nine years of comprehensive expertise in the UAE across HR, operations, insurance, and customer service. Proficient in HR business partnering, employee relations, talent acquisition, payroll and benefits management, performance management, policy development, workforce planning, HR analytics, and end-to-end HR operations. Recognized as a trusted partner to senior leadership with hands-on experience supporting cross-border teams in the UAE and Pakistan. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture while driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives.
• Lead a four-member HR and Operations team supporting approximately 70–80 employees across the UAE and Pakistan.
• Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational priorities across two countries.
• Oversee end-to-end HR operations for 70–80 employees, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits, performance reviews, employee documentation, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with business objectives and employment requirements.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for senior, technical, and business-critical positions in partnership with hiring managers.
• Resolve complex employee relations matters involving performance concerns, disciplinary actions, restructuring, redundancy, and employee separation.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, employee engagement, retention, learning and development, and workforce reporting.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and employee records while ensuring compliance with employment regulations in the UAE and Pakistan.
• Managed day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee relations.
• Supported full-cycle recruitment, including candidate coordination, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Coordinated performance management, employee engagement, training, and policy implementation.
• Maintained accurate HRIS records and employee documentation throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Handled employee relations matters, including queries, attendance issues, and performance-related processes.