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Lina Hunedi

HR & Operations Lead (aPHRi™)
Dubai,DU
Lina Hunedi

Summary

Experienced HR and Operations Lead with over 8 years in the field, recognized for designing and executing efficient employee lifecycle processes. Recently certified as an Associate Professional in HR International (aPHRi), I am passionate about fostering personnel development, growth, and learning. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, with a proven ability to implement innovative HR strategies and optimize operational efficiency.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
7
Certifications
3
Languages

Skills

HR & Operations: Strategy Development, Recruitment, Onboarding, Employee Development, Compliance, Performance Management

Work History

The American Legal Center

HR & Operations Lead
2 2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead HR operations to enhance organizational effectiveness, streamlining processes to improve employee satisfaction and performance
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for all staff members
  • Implement comprehensive training programs to foster employee growth and development, tailored to individual and team needs
  • Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, effectively managing employee relations and resolving conflicts
  • Oversee performance management and employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive work culture
  • Handle finance bookkeeping and payroll processing, creating WPS, and managing monthly payroll, expenses, timesheets, and commissions
  • Manage company accounting and bookkeeping, controlling QuickBooks entries to ensure accurate financial records
  • Onboard and integrate software solutions like HubSpot CRM and ZenHR, enhancing operational efficiency and data management.

Solution BI

HR & Operations Lead
05.2022 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Drove HR strategies focusing on recruitment, development, and engagement, aligning HR practices with business goals
  • Managed the recruitment lifecycle and onboarding processes, ensuring the acquisition of top talent
  • Conducted training sessions and performance evaluations, enhancing employee skills and productivity
  • Fostered a positive workplace culture through engagement initiatives and effective communication
  • Managed finance bookkeeping and payroll processing, including WPS creation and handling monthly payroll, expenses, timesheets, and commissions
  • Oversaw the company’s accounting and bookkeeping, ensuring accurate financial reporting
  • Utilized BoondManager for project and resource management.

Ds2dio Performing Arts

Senior Operations Coordinator
01.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Spearheaded HR operations, including recruitment, training, and staff development, ensuring the academy’s growth and success
  • Managed staffing requirements and internal systems, optimizing operational efficiency
  • Led marketing campaigns and managed the academy’s social media presence, increasing brand awareness
  • Organized events and managed class schedules, coordinating with instructors and students
  • Handled finance bookkeeping and payroll management, ensuring timely and accurate payments
  • Controlled financial record-keeping, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
  • Leveraged MindBody for class scheduling and management.

Branch Manager
01.2014 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Managed branch operations, including marketing, talent acquisition, and financial management, leading to the expansion of the academy to three branches
  • Oversaw finance bookkeeping and payroll processing, ensuring financial stability and compliance
  • Managed accounting entries and financial records, providing accurate financial reports to senior management
  • Utilized QuickBooks for financial management and accounting.

Stratic Energy Corp.

Admin and Finance Assistant
02.2007 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Managed internal daily operations, including billing and petty cash, ensuring smooth office functioning
  • Prepared monthly pay-slips and accounting reports, assisting the finance department
  • Assisted the GM with schedules and meetings, providing administrative support
  • Handled finance bookkeeping and payroll management, ensuring accurate financial records.

Education

Damascus University

Bachelor’s Degree in French Language and Literature
01.2003 - 04.2008

Certification

Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Software

Intuit QuickBooks

MindBody

Microsoft Suit

HubSpot CRM

Boond Manager

Accomplishments

  • Successfully onboarded HubSpot CRM to optimize our sales, marketing, and lead management processes, making our work more efficient and organized.
Lina HunediHR & Operations Lead (aPHRi™)