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GEETIKA NAYYAR

GEETIKA NAYYAR

Strategic Leader - Human Resources
Dubai

Summary

Strategic Human Capital leader with 19 years of global experience in HR transformation across Healthcare, Utilities, Telecom, FMCG, and Consulting sectors. Proven track record in building future-ready HR organizations through culture development, workforce planning, leadership enablement, and digital HR systems. Expertise in aligning HR strategy with business objectives during M&As, scale-ups, and change transitions in UAE, Oman, Bahrain, India, and Africa. Specialized in Total Rewards, Performance Management, Talent Strategy, HC Systems (Oracle Fusion, SAP, Ramco), and M&A integration. Known for human-centric leadership style that empowers teams and enhances organizational culture.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director – HR Strategy, Total Rewards & Systems

Tabreed (National Central Cooling Company)
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Oversaw enterprise-wide HR initiatives: Rewards framework, LTIPs, Employee recognition, and Digital HR systems. Retention at leadership level 95% post LTIP introduction.
  • Automated Performance Management, HC operational processes and Dynamic employee benefits processes (service delivery and accuracy). Enhanced adherence to Mid-Year performance review by 25% through training & process improvement.
  • Championed performance alignment and culture improvement, achieving 12% higher engagement.
  • Guided Total Rewards, workforce planning and HC Budget HR operations across UAE, Egypt, Oman, KSA, Bahrain, and India. Managed Annual Salary Review Budgets to the tune of ~ 10 mil AED
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Head – HC Shared Services

M42 / Mubadala Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Built Shared Services CoE across payroll, government services, medical licensing, and visa processes. Managed a team of 18 consultants.
  • Set SOPs and SLAs across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring quality HR delivery.
  • Oversaw payroll processing across 7 entities and 4000+ employees.

HR Director – People Strategy & Workforce Development

National Reference Laboratory (M42 / Mubadala Healthcare)
02.2018 - 01.2022
  • Directed end-to-end HR: workforce planning, Emiratization, capability building, and process automation. Managed a team of 8.
  • Enabled data-driven manpower budgeting for external laboratory contracts through close coordination with Finance. Project worked on: KCH, Al Jalila Hospital & NSH
  • Spearheaded HR integration post strategic acquisition of CCAD Lab (70+ employees); achieved 95% offer conversion.
  • Implemented Oracle Fusion; restructured workflows, aligned policy frameworks, and enhanced automation.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards for a Healthcare Facility

Regional HR Director – Middle East & Africa

VLCC Wellness & Personal Care
08.2016 - 11.2017
  • Led HR operations across 6 countries and team of 7; created regional frameworks for performance, policy, and learning.
  • Managed HR alignment during regional expansion; reduced costs by 25% via process reengineering & workforce optimization initiatives.
  • Conducted thorough workforce analyses to identify skill gaps and provide targeted training programs, supporting individual career progression.

Head – Human Capital (UAE & India)

TASC Outsourcing
11.2013 - 07.2016
    • Rolled out Balanced Scorecard performance system, improved accountability and culture.
    • Owned full employee lifecycle across geographies including payroll, engagement, ISO, and EVP.
    • Led the automation initiative and Ramco HC system implementation for 3000+ outsourced employees.

Sr. Manager – Strategic HR & Performance

Airtel
11.2010 - 01.2013
  • Spearheaded HR transformation post-M&A across 8 African markets.
  • Designed executive compensation, org structuring, and integration plans.
  • Rolled out Total Rewards Statements and policy harmonization projects.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit across countries.
  • Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.

Senior Manager – HR Transformation

Telenor
11.2009 - 10.2010
  • Created group-wide performance management structure & Sales Incentive Plans, implemented rewards strategy and initiated early-stage employer branding and launch across 13 circles in India.

Manager – People Strategy & Engagement

Ranbaxy Laboratories
01.2008 - 11.2009
  • Key Member of the Global Rewards Team,led 12,000+ employee engagement survey, introduced Hay evaluations and compensation modeling for 9 business units.

Consultant – HR Advisory (Rewards & Org Design)

Mercer Consulting
12.2006 - 01.2008
  • Expertise in Mercer IPE JE methodology, Job Pricing, Benefits benchmarking and set up the first Broadcasting Forum for Salary benchmarking.

Senior Executive – Human Resources

Star India (Disney Star TV)
04.2004 - 08.2006

Education

B. Com (Hons) - Commerce

University of Delhi
India
05.1998

MBA - HR & Marketing

Symbiosis Centre For Management & HRD (SCMHRD)
India
04.2004

Stanford Online: AI-Driven Leadership- Strategies For The Future - Leadership

Standard Online
Online
05.2025

Skills

  • HR strategic leadership
  • Change management expertise
  • Performance enhancement strategies
  • Executive compensation strategy
  • HC Systems & Digital Transformation
  • Talent development and succession planning
  • Workforce optimization
  • Organizational culture development
  • Regional HR Operations (UAE, MEA, India)
  • Strategic planning
  • Decision-making
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

  • Elevated employee engagement by 12% at Tabreed through implementation of tech-enabled recognition programs and quarterly tracking key indicators.
  • Architected and executed HR integration post strategic acquisition of CCAD Lab acquisition integration (70+ employees) with 95% offer acceptance, ensuring smooth organizational alignment.
  • Led HR continuity strategy during COVID-19 crisis at NRL, earning external recognition as a 'Frontline Hero.'
  • Successfully aligned compensation strategy post-Airtel's acquisition of Zain Africa across 8 countries. Awarded for success of this project.
  • Drove automation of core HR processes including designing logic-based workflows and dynamic benefit allocations (e.g., family-based air ticketing & education allowance logic).

Languages

English
Hindi

Technology Tools And Platforms

  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • Oracle Fusion
  • Ramco HCM
  • PeopleSoft
  • Microsoft Office
  • Prompt Engineering ChatGPT
  • Online Recognition Tools

Timeline

Director – HR Strategy, Total Rewards & Systems

Tabreed (National Central Cooling Company)
09.2022 - 12.2024

Head – HC Shared Services

M42 / Mubadala Health
01.2022 - 08.2022

HR Director – People Strategy & Workforce Development

National Reference Laboratory (M42 / Mubadala Healthcare)
02.2018 - 01.2022

Regional HR Director – Middle East & Africa

VLCC Wellness & Personal Care
08.2016 - 11.2017

Head – Human Capital (UAE & India)

TASC Outsourcing
11.2013 - 07.2016

Sr. Manager – Strategic HR & Performance

Airtel
11.2010 - 01.2013

Senior Manager – HR Transformation

Telenor
11.2009 - 10.2010

Manager – People Strategy & Engagement

Ranbaxy Laboratories
01.2008 - 11.2009

Consultant – HR Advisory (Rewards & Org Design)

Mercer Consulting
12.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Executive – Human Resources

Star India (Disney Star TV)
04.2004 - 08.2006

B. Com (Hons) - Commerce

University of Delhi

MBA - HR & Marketing

Symbiosis Centre For Management & HRD (SCMHRD)

Stanford Online: AI-Driven Leadership- Strategies For The Future - Leadership

Standard Online

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