Lara Ailabouni
Abu Dhabi,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Senior HR Business Partner with a proven track record at Bright Accord General Contracting Company L.L.C, enhancing workforce efficiency and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Skilled in strategic planning and organizational development, I've led initiatives that significantly improved employee engagement and retention strategies, leveraging HR analytics for informed decision-making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner
Bright Accord General Contracting Company L.L.C
01.2017 - Current
- Evaluated HR metrics to identify trends, measure success, and make data-informed decisions about ongoing strategic priorities.
- Led change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during mergers and acquisitions.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Established competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract top talent in the industry.
- Managed sensitive employee relations issues, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR strategies and initiatives.
- Fostered strong relationships between employees and management through open-door policies and regular feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with business leaders to align HR objectives with strategic goals.
- Created succession plans, preparing the organization for future leadership needs.
- Improved organizational culture by promoting diversity and inclusion practices.
- Optimized workforce planning by utilizing data-driven insights for talent acquisition efforts.
- Promoted and enabled necessary changes to align operations with strategic plans.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Corporate HR & Administration Manager
Arabtic Holding Company
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Supervised a team of administrative professionals, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Developed effective filing systems that streamlined document retrieval, increasing efficiency within the workplace.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting, enabling effective allocation of resources and timely identification of potential cost savings.
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency.
- Manage all HR related activities including recruitment, compensation, career development, performance measurement, training and personal affairs.
- Manage the HR budget preparation for the company, and reviews HR plans.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
Corporate HR & Administration Manager
Target Engineering Construction Company L.L.C
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Oversee HR, Administration, Public Relations and Information Technology departments of the Parent company and its four subsidiary companies.
- Identify skills gaps and fill them with new staff or by training existing employees.
- Collaborate with senior executive leadership in setting the businesses agenda and vision.
- Determine and review organization’s strengths, weaknesses, operational effectiveness and opportunities to achieve the company’s long-term goals.
- Supervise employees, assess the technical efficiency and technical proficiency of the team, and ensure staff safety.
- Develop, implement and review operations policies and procedure and making sure they adhere with UAE labor law.
HR & Administration Manager
Target Engineering Construction Company L.L.C
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervised a team of administrative professionals, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Developed effective filing systems that streamlined document retrieval, increasing efficiency within the workplace.
- Managed budgets and financial reporting, enabling effective allocation of resources and timely identification of potential cost savings.
- Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing, and problem-solving.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices in administration management through continuous learning opportunities, ensuring a competitive edge in service provision.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by addressing employee concerns promptly and implementing initiatives aimed at boosting morale and job satisfaction.
- Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
- Built excellent employee experience through culture of service and execution of employee assistance programs.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
HR Officer
Target Engineering Construction Company L.L.C
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Managed employee benefits programs, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
- Advised department managers on best practices in regard to labor relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Management
Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates01.2024
MBA - Human Resources Management
Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates01.2019
BBA - Business Management
Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates01.2010
Skills
- Benefits Administration
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Global HR experience
- Succession Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Professional Training
Internship at Arab Bank - 2006
Internship at Target Engineering Construction Company L.L.C. - 2010
Computer Literacy
Excellent in operations system windows XP and Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner
Bright Accord General Contracting Company L.L.C
01.2017 - Current
Corporate HR & Administration Manager
Arabtic Holding Company
01.2014 - 01.2017
Corporate HR & Administration Manager
Target Engineering Construction Company L.L.C
01.2012 - 01.2014
HR & Administration Manager
Target Engineering Construction Company L.L.C
01.2011 - 01.2012
HR Officer
Target Engineering Construction Company L.L.C
01.2010 - 01.2011
Ph.D. - Business Management
Abu Dhabi University
MBA - Human Resources Management
Abu Dhabi University
BBA - Business Management
Abu Dhabi University
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