Hi, I’m
Farah M. Atallah
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Abu Dhabi
The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.
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Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Expert with 5 years of extensive experience across EMEA, the Middle East, and GCC. Proven specialist in hiring for HR Consulting, Professional Services, Legal, Technology & IT (including Software Development, Product, and AI), Financial Services & Insurance, Design & E-commerce, Product, and Gaming. Recognized for Recruitment Excellence and a track record of significantly exceeding hiring targets, optimizing time-to-hire, and ensuring compliance with regional labor laws (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan). Proficient in leading-edge recruitment technologies including LinkedIn Recruiter, NaukriGulf, Workday, Phenom AI, HireVue, and SAP SuccessFactors.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
2
NaukriGulf Certified Recruiter
1
Certified LinkedIn Recruiter
2
Favikon Listing Professional Influencer
Work History
First.Tech Group - Shory InsuranceAbu Dhabi
Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Engagement
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Full-cycle recruitment expert managing sourcing, interviewing, and offer stages across the GCC, Middle East (Jordan, Egypt), and global markets, with a focus on Software Development, AI, and Emirati hiring.
- Led strategic hiring at Shory Insurance and SlasData Digital, supporting GovTech and InsurTech clients including ADNOC, TAMM, and Aber.
- For Shory Insurance, rapidly expanded TAMM and Aber GovTech talent pipelines by 25% in two weeks, resulting in 7 offers within the initial week and 34 offers within three months.
- Mitigated AED 300K in potential fines within 2 days by successfully hiring critical Emirati talent, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Built and maintained strong talent pipelines using SAP SuccessFactors, TestGorilla, networking, and partnerships with universities and job fairs.
- Drove seamless onboarding experiences and led employee engagement programs to support productivity and retention across global teams.
- Strengthened employer branding through targeted outreach, social media, job boards, and strategic sourcing to attract top-tier talent.
Marsh McLennan - MercerAmman
Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist (EMEA)
02.2024 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Sourced and hired senior-level E+ talent across EMEA, the Middle East, and GCC, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, and Phenom AI for strategic hiring.
- Built and maintained a robust talent pipeline, ensuring a continuous flow of high-quality candidates to meet evolving business needs.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand talent requirements, optimize recruitment strategies, and craft compelling job advertisements.
- Strengthened employer branding and enhanced the candidate experience, ensuring a smooth, engaging, and efficient hiring journey.
- Improved sourcing efficiency by implementing data-driven recruitment strategies, maximizing hiring success, and reducing time-to-fill.
Marsh McLennan - MercerAmman
Talent Acquisition Consultant (EMEA)
07.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Specialized in sourcing and hiring top-tier talent across EMEA, the Middle East, GCC, and globally, leveraging AI-powered tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, Phenom AI, HireVue, and Hogan Assessments.
- Successfully filled 70 requisitions, achieving an average hiring time of 9-12 days, and was recognized for Recruitment Excellence in November 2024 by the Global HR Management.
- Led senior-level E+ hiring for Oliver Wyman, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Marsh, focusing on professional services and HR consulting talent acquisition.
- Engaged passive talent to build diverse, high-quality talent pools, enhancing long-term workforce planning and meeting business demands.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor insights to refine hiring strategies and improve recruitment efficiency.
- Developed and executed structured hiring plans, streamlined recruitment workflows, and trained hiring teams on industry best practices.
- Supported the Candidate Experience form translation on Marsh McLennan's Careers site into Arabic, ensuring a seamless and inclusive candidate experience.
- Maintained a proactive talent pipeline and led employer branding initiatives to attract and retain top-tier professionals.
- Ensured compliance with Saudi and UAE labor laws, aligning recruitment processes with industry best practices.
Dkhoon Emirates - KSAAmman
Talent Acquisition Specialist (IMEA)
12.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for Retail and IT roles across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
- Successfully sourced top-tier talent from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, ensuring a diverse and high-quality candidate pool.
- Ensured full compliance with local Saudi labor laws and cultural norms, aligning hiring practices with regional regulations and business needs.
- Partnered with stakeholders and hiring managers to refine and optimize recruitment strategies, improving hiring efficiency and workforce planning.
- Achieved measurable hiring success by leveraging data-driven recruitment processes, enhancing talent acquisition effectiveness, and decision-making.
NADSoftAmman
HR Recruiter
06.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Specialized in Technical recruitment for software engineering, mobile development, product development, and design roles.
- Proficient in the entire recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and building talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
- Drove a +40% increase in hiring, extending 100+ job offers in 7 months.
- Well-versed in Jordanian Labor Law, health insurance policies, onboarding/offboarding, and HR data management, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
- Led end-to-end recruitment initiatives, successfully extending 100+ job offers across tech roles while maintaining compliance with labor laws.
- Optimized HR operations by implementing data-driven recruitment strategies, enhancing efficiency, and improving the candidate experience.
- Received an award from HTU (Al Hussein Technical University) in recognition of contribution.
New Aeon DigitalAmman
Human Resources Manager
10.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Focus on hiring Technical and Mobile Developers in the UAE and the Middle East to strengthen recruitment strategies and meet organizational needs.
- Maintain and develop effective internal procedures, handle employee-related issues, and lead recruitment and retention efforts.
- Develop and implement HR strategies, streamlining HR processes with data-driven recruitment strategies.
- Create comprehensive employee retention programs while managing internal procedures.
- Lead end-to-end talent acquisition initiatives, enhancing workforce quality through structured interviewing methods and strategic HR planning.
- Ensured compliance with UAE labor laws and adhered to industry best practices in all recruitment and onboarding processes.
New Aeon DigitalAmman
Human Resources Officer
07.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
- Provide counseling on policies and procedures.
- Actively involved in recruitment, preparing job ads, and managing the hiring process.
- Implement effective onboarding plans, streamlining HR processes by developing comprehensive onboarding protocols and optimizing recruitment workflows, ensuring efficient talent acquisition and retention.
CSC Beyond/ NCIT SolutionsAmman
Human Resources Recruiter
06.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Led end-to-end recruitment cycles for IT roles in Jordan, conducting strategic phone screenings and interviews while maintaining strong candidate relationships.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing targeted LinkedIn campaigns and developing comprehensive candidate-sourcing strategies.
- Optimized talent acquisition through advanced Boolean search techniques, proactive headhunting, and multiple recruitment channels.
Education
University Of Petra
Bachelor's Degree from English Language and Translation
01.2020
University Overview
In the process of completion: Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) from HRCI
Skills
- AI Recruitment
- 360 Recruitment
- Full Life Cycle Recruiting
- Headhunting
- Technical Recruitment
- Mobile Development Hiring
- FinTech Recruitment
- Retail Recruitment
- Hospitality Hiring
- Talent Sourcing
- Global Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Talent Mapping
- Diversity Hiring
- Employer Branding
- Onboarding Strategy
- Employee Experience
- Emirati Hiring
- Nationalization Recruitment
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Workday
- SAP SuccessFactors
- SparkHire
- Testgorilla
- SmartRecruiters
- HireVue
- Hogan Assessments
- ZenHR
- ZenATS
- Phenom AI
- Boolean Search
- Naukrigulf
- Power BI
- Excel
- Mondaycom
- Confluence
- Market Research
- Data Management
- Recruitment Analytics
- KPI Tracking
- UAE Labor Law
- Saudi Labor Law
- Jordan Labor Law
- Hiring Compliance
- Recruitment Policy
- Employment Law
- Regulatory Alignment
Certification
- Naukrigulf Certified Recruiter: Basic Level (AX7617) & Advanced Level (AX7694)
- LinkedIn Recruiter Certified (by MMC - Mercer)
- Favikon Middle East HR Power Listing, 2024, 25, 50, 2025, 53, 99
Freelance Consulting Experience
- Freelance Talent Acquisition Consultant, SANAM App (Licensed by the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia), KSA, Led end-to-end recruitment for critical roles within a regulated fintech environment, ensuring strict compliance with Saudi labor laws and securing top-tier talent.
- Freelance HR Consultant, Meraki Academy, Jordan, Advised on HR policies, talent management strategies, and employee engagement initiatives, directly contributing to improved employee retention and workforce development.
- Freelance HR Recruiter, Sky Software, Jordan, Managed full-cycle recruitment, specializing in sourcing and attracting technical talent, and optimizing hiring workflows for software development teams.
- Freelance HR Consultant, Qureos (AI Job Coach/Recruiter), UAE, Utilized AI-driven recruitment tools to efficiently match candidates with job opportunities, significantly improving hiring efficiency and enhancing the candidate experience.
- HR Mentor, IEEE BAU, Provided career coaching and mentorship to aspiring young professionals, guiding them on industry best practices and current job market trends.
- HR Mentor, Next Step, Supported university graduates with career development, LinkedIn optimization, and interview coaching to facilitate a smooth transition into the workforce.
Skills And Languages
AI Recruitment, 360 Recruitment, Full Life Cycle Recruiting, Headhunting, Technical Recruitment, Mobile Development Hiring, FinTech Recruitment, Retail Recruitment, Hospitality Hiring, Talent Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Talent Mapping, Diversity Hiring, Employer Branding, Onboarding Strategy, Employee Experience, Emirati Hiring, Nationalization Recruitment, LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, SparkHire, Testgorilla, SmartRecruiters, HireVue, Hogan Assessments, ZenHR, ZenATS, Phenom AI, Boolean Search, Naukrigulf, Power BI, Excel, Monday.com, Confluence, Market Research, Data Management, Recruitment Analytics, KPI Tracking, UAE Labor Law, Saudi Labor Law, Jordan Labor Law, Hiring Compliance, Recruitment Policy, Employment Law, Regulatory Alignment.
Personal Information
I leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, Phenom AI, and leading ATS platforms to deliver data-driven, strategic recruitment solutions—building strong talent pipelines, accelerating hiring timelines, and enhancing candidate experience.
Key Achievements
- Filled 70 requisitions at Marsh McLennan with an average time-to-hire of 9 days (New Stage) and 12 days (Screening)
- Recognized for Recruitment Excellence at Marsh McLennan (Nov 2024)
- Specialized in senior-level E+ talent acquisition for Mercer, Marsh, Oliver Wyman, and Guy Carpenter
- Increased hiring at NADSoft by 40%, delivering 100+ tech role offers in 7 months
- Ranked #25 in HR and #50 in Middle East on Favikon Middle East Listing (2024); #53 in HR and #99 in Middle East (2025)
- NaukriGulf Certified Recruiter
- Trusted freelance Talent Acquisition Advisor for MEA Tech & FinTech companies
- Proven track record in hiring UAE Nationals and driving localization initiatives across UAE & KSA, exceeding time-to-fill targets while ensuring quality hires that align with organizational goals.
I am passionate about transforming recruitment into a strategic business driver—partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders to refine processes, improve candidate engagement, and align talent strategies with long-term growth goals.
Currently expanding my 20,000+ LinkedIn network, staying ahead of industry trends, and exploring innovative solutions to win the war for talent in today’s competitive market.
Let’s connect and explore how we can shape the future of talent together.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Filled 70 requisitions at Marsh McLennan with an average time-to-hire of 9 days (New Stage) and 12 days (Screening)
- Recognized for Recruitment Excellence at Marsh McLennan (Nov 2024)
- Specialized in senior-level E+ talent acquisition for Mercer, Marsh, Oliver Wyman, and Guy Carpenter
- Increased hiring at NADSoft by 40%, delivering 100+ tech role offers in 7 months
- Ranked #25 in HR and #50 in Middle East on Favikon Middle East Listing (2024); #53 in HR and #99 in Middle East (2025)
- NaukriGulf Certified Recruiter
- Trusted freelance Talent Acquisition Advisor for MEA Tech & FinTech companies
- Proven track record in hiring UAE Nationals and driving localization initiatives across UAE & KSA, exceeding time-to-fill targets while ensuring quality hires that align with organizational goals.
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Timeline
Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Engagement
First.Tech Group - Shory Insurance
03.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant (EMEA)
Marsh McLennan - Mercer
07.2024 - 02.2025
Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist (EMEA)
Marsh McLennan - Mercer
02.2024 - 07.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist (IMEA)
Dkhoon Emirates - KSA
12.2023 - 01.2024
HR Recruiter
NADSoft
06.2022 - 12.2023
Human Resources Manager
New Aeon Digital
10.2021 - 03.2022
Human Resources Officer
New Aeon Digital
07.2021 - 10.2021
Human Resources Recruiter
CSC Beyond/ NCIT Solutions
06.2020 - 07.2021
University Of Petra
Bachelor's Degree from English Language and Translation
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