Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Memberships & Committees (Selected)
Timeline
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Hamad Alshebli

Hamad Alshebli

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Accomplished executive leader with expertise in strategic planning and execution, policy development, and compliance. Demonstrates exceptional skills in stakeholder relations, organisational change management, and talent management. Proven track record in driving digital transformation and analytics, process re-engineering, and service excellence. Adept at financial oversight and budgeting to ensure sustainable growth. Committed to fostering innovation and excellence within dynamic environments while pursuing opportunities for impactful leadership roles.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Director, Registration & Contributions Division

Abu Dhabi Pension Fund
Abu Dhabi
06.2022 - Current
  • Lead the Registration & Contributions function at Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, overseeing more than 7,000 employers and 125,000 insured members, ensuring compliance with pension law and contribution regulations.
  • Achieved 99.93% collection compliance through Smart Contributions System and Direct Deduction Mechanism.
  • Launched Manara Dashboard, providing real-time compliance and workforce intelligence.
  • Secured Board approvals for regulatory reforms, reinforcing governance and transparency.
  • Re-engineered registration and contribution processes, cutting turnaround time and boosting employer satisfaction.
  • Drove awareness campaigns and redesigned customer journeys to enhance compliance.
  • Blend strategic oversight with operational execution, ensuring both vision and delivery.

Executive Director, Policies & Inst. Development

Human Resources Authority
Abu Dhabi
03.2019 - 06.2022
  • Modernized HR legislation and policy frameworks across Abu Dhabi Government Entities (ADGEs).
  • Structured compensation & benefits frameworks grounded in fiscal sustainability.
  • Led analytical studies on salary scales, bonuses, and allowances, submitting reforms to the Executive Council.
  • Delivered landmark reforms including the new salary scale, executive management bylaw, and housing policy.

Executive Director, HR Strategic Planning Sector

Human Resources Authority
Abu Dhabi
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Contributed to drafting Abu Dhabi’s Human Capital Strategic Plan.
  • Established compliance measurement frameworks for HR practices.
  • Introduced international best practices to enhance efficiency and workforce engagement.

Executive Director, Support Services Sector

Human Resources Authority
Abu Dhabi
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Introduced succession planning frameworks and strengthened HR services.
  • Streamlined recruitment and compensation, improving staff satisfaction.
  • Enhanced budget planning and forecasting.

Manager, Civil Service Operations Department

General Secretariat of the Executive Council
Abu Dhabi
09.2013 - 01.2017
  • Provided policy research and strategic recommendations to the Civil Service Council.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures to improve service efficiency.

Senior Specialist, Emiratization & Succession

Abu Dhabi Education Council
Abu Dhabi
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Designed and implemented Emiratization Strategy and talent programs.

Training Analyst

Al Ain City Municipality
Al Ain City
11.2009 - 07.2012
  • Delivered training programs and competency frameworks for municipal workforce.

Technician Specialist

Abu Dhabi Police (Al Ain Airport)
Al Ain City
03.2004 - 10.2009
  • Provided technical and operational support in a critical security environment.

Education

Master of Human Resources Management -

Abu Dhabi University
UAE
02.2009 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Al Ain University of Science & Technology
06.2005 - 09.2008

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Executive leadership and governance
  • Policy development and compliance
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Organizational change management
  • Talent management and succession planning
  • Digital transformation and analytics
  • Process re-engineering and service excellence
  • Financial oversight and budgeting

Certification

  • SHRM Learning System – Certificate of Achievement, 2011
  • Fraud Detection & Prevention, 2025
  • Leading for Impact – IMD, 2022
  • Contribution Collection & Compliance – ITC-ILO, Turin, Italy, 2023
  • ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor – DNV, 2009
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Deloitte, 2013
  • Fundamentals of Succession Planning – Hay Group / ADEC, 2013

Accomplishments

  • Shaped national HR legislation by contributing to the drafting of Abu Dhabi’s Human Resources Law and its Executive Regulations, strengthening governance across all government entities.
  • Delivered landmark policy reforms, including the new salary scale, executive management bylaw, and housing policy, all approved and implemented across Abu Dhabi Government Entities.
  • Transformed pension contributions by achieving a 99.93% collection compliance rate across 7,000 employers and 125,000 insured members, safeguarding long-term fund sustainability.
  • Pioneered digital transformation in pension operations through the launch of Manara, a real-time compliance and workforce intelligence platform enhancing transparency and decision-making.
  • Re-engineered service delivery processes, reducing turnaround times, improving employer and insured satisfaction, and embedding customer journey principles into fund operations.

References

References available upon request.

Memberships & Committees (Selected)

  • Chair, Human Resources Committee, Human Resources Authority
  • Member, Executive Management Committee, Human Resources Authority
  • Chair, Customer Journey Design Committee, Abu Dhabi Pension Fund
  • Member, Technical Committee on Social Insurance Extension Systems, GCC States
  • Secretary, Civil Service Council Committee, General Secretariat of the Executive Council

Timeline

Director, Registration & Contributions Division

Abu Dhabi Pension Fund
06.2022 - Current

Executive Director, Policies & Inst. Development

Human Resources Authority
03.2019 - 06.2022

Executive Director, HR Strategic Planning Sector

Human Resources Authority
07.2018 - 02.2019

Executive Director, Support Services Sector

Human Resources Authority
02.2017 - 06.2018

Manager, Civil Service Operations Department

General Secretariat of the Executive Council
09.2013 - 01.2017

Senior Specialist, Emiratization & Succession

Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2012 - 09.2013

Training Analyst

Al Ain City Municipality
11.2009 - 07.2012

Master of Human Resources Management -

Abu Dhabi University
02.2009 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Al Ain University of Science & Technology
06.2005 - 09.2008

Technician Specialist

Abu Dhabi Police (Al Ain Airport)
03.2004 - 10.2009
Hamad Alshebli