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Grace Alaraj

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Experienced professional with focus on HR business consulting and project management. Consistently drive project success through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and resource optimisation. Leverage strong analytical skills and leadership to deliver high-impact solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Engagement Manager – Career & Workforce Advisory | MENA

Mercer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Managed cross-functional consulting teams and resources across multiple geographies to ensure coordinated delivery and quality outcomes.
  • Led HR transformation engagements in GCC, emphasising total rewards and compensation policies.
  • Oversaw diagnostics and grading structure redesign while providing evidence-based regional benchmarking recommendations.
  • Coordinated with legal experts to ensure compliance with country-specific labour policies.
  • Facilitated strategic workshops and executive briefings for C-level stakeholders.
  • Managed high-value projects across UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Kuwait, focusing on delivery excellence.

Engagement Manager – Career & Workforce Advisory | MENA

Mercer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Designed and delivered rewards frameworks and pay structures for clients across GCC.
  • Conducted benchmarking and job architecture reviews to align compensation strategies.
  • Supported legal and regulatory compliance of workforce policies and practices.
  • Conducted detailed market research for better understanding of industry trends.
  • Drove change management initiatives, achieving smoother transitions during projects.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to drive project success.

Manager – Rewards Products Business

Mercer
Abu Dhabi
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Executed total rewards product design and delivery for multiple clients across region.
  • Conducted salary benchmarking to inform competitive pay structures.
  • Supported development of scalable pay frameworks to enhance organisational effectiveness.

Assistant Manager – Marketing Operations (Asset Management)

Invest AD – Abu Dhabi Investment Company
Abu Dhabi
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Oversaw marketing operations for investment portfolios targeting institutional clients.
  • Conducted market research and supported strategic positioning of asset offerings.
  • Conducted meticulous market research analysis; identified valuable insights into consumer behaviour trends and preferences.
  • Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, contributing to business expansion efforts.

Senior Client Relations Manager

Daman – National Health Insurance Company
Abu Dhabi
10.2016 - 02.2020
  • Managed relationships with key institutional and government clients in UAE.
  • Delivered tailored insurance solutions and supported strategic account growth.
  • Implemented efficient strategies, resulting in better client retention rates.
  • Drove process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
Manhattan, New York
10.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Total Rewards Strategy & Pay Design
  • Workforce Planning & Organization Development
  • Job Evaluation (Mercer IPE)
  • HR Policy & Legal Framework Alignment
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Advisory
  • GCC-wide Project Management
  • Microsoft office suite mastery
  • Tableau visualization

Previous Experience

Earlier roles include positions in business development, procurement, and banking.

Notable employers: Daman (Business Development Manager), RW Armstrong (Procurement Executive), Arab Bank (Intern).

Certification

  • SHRM-CP (Planned)
  • PMP (Certified)

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Engagement Manager – Career & Workforce Advisory | MENA

Mercer
01.2025 - 07.2025

Engagement Manager – Career & Workforce Advisory | MENA

Mercer
01.2023 - 12.2024

Manager – Rewards Products Business

Mercer
07.2021 - 12.2022

Assistant Manager – Marketing Operations (Asset Management)

Invest AD – Abu Dhabi Investment Company
02.2020 - 03.2021

Senior Client Relations Manager

Daman – National Health Insurance Company
10.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
10.2010 - 05.2014

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