Mohamed Zaid Al Azem
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-driven and innovative talent acquisition leader with a proven track record in both strategic and hands-on recruitment, including onboarding. Passionate about leveraging technology to streamline the hiring process and create seamless, best-in-class recruitment experiences. Experienced in global recruitment, offering a broad international perspective on sourcing top talent. SHRM-CP and HRCI certified, reflecting a strong commitment to professional excellence. Known for connecting individuals with meaningful opportunities and driving organizational growth through impactful, end-to-end talent strategies—from sourcing to successful onboarding.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Experts Int. Recruitment Services
03.2025 - Current
- Onsite Placement : Department of Community Development (DCD) - Abu Dhabi
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters pertaining to talent supply and best industry practices.
- Established strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders such as HR business partners, compensation specialists, and legal teams to address complex recruitment challenges effectively.
- Reduced agency spend by cultivating direct sourcing methods, significantly decreasing reliance on external recruiters.
- Enhanced talent pipeline by implementing proactive sourcing strategies and identifying top-tier candidates through various channels.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
M42 (formerly Mubadala Health)
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed end-to-end recruitment across 10+ assets, managing a workforce of over 5,000.
- Led a team of TA and onboarding partners, fostering a collaborative culture.
- Reengineered the recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance and improved candidate experience.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Customized and optimized the applicant tracking system (iCIMS), enhancing workflows and reporting and improving the candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Enhanced sourcing effectiveness by identifying and implementing new sourcing channels, expanding talent reach and improving candidate pipeline quality.
- Drove digitalization for the position approval process.
- Implemented satisfaction surveys to assess hiring manager and candidate experience, leading to targeted enhancements.
- Revamped internal mobility processes, optimizing compliance and employee experience.
- Utilized data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
- Met all Emiratization KPIs for apprentice and professional roles.
Recruitment Team Lead
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed full-cycle recruitment across Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Al Rahba and Corniche Hospitals.
- Partnered with senior leadership to define staffing needs and implement recruitment strategies.
- Led and mentored a team of recruiters through the entire recruitment life cycle.
- Developed recruitment roadmaps, enhancing candidate and hiring manager experiences.
- Implemented metrics-driven approach to assess the success of recruitment strategies, making data-informed decisions for continuous improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders from various departments to understand their unique staffing needs and establish targeted recruiting plans.
- Managed high-volume recruitment efforts to fill multiple positions within tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, including resume reviews and phone interviews to identify best-fit individuals.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify the applicant's resume information.
Corporate Senior Recruiter
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Drove recruitment and retention of critical medical and specialized talent in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Supported SEHA-wide recruitment planning for senior consultant physicians.
- Optimized Oracle i-Recruitment ATS in partnership with IT, enhancing efficiency.
- Played a key role in establishing recruitment functions for the launch of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC).
- Spearheaded international recruitment campaigns to staff Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC).
- Built and managed a robust candidate database, accelerating the hiring process.
- Improved client satisfaction through timely placements of high-caliber healthcare professionals.
- Utilized innovative recruiting methods (networking, fairs, partnerships) to attract top healthcare talent.
- Customized recruitment strategies for diverse healthcare departments, improving hiring outcomes.
- Streamlined screening processes, significantly reducing time-to-hire for critical roles.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding program to boost new hire satisfaction and retention.
- Expanded company presence at industry-specific events such as career fairs, conferences, and networking gatherings to increase brand recognition within the healthcare community.
Senior Recruitment Officer
Mafraq Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2016
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Conducted thorough pre-employment screenings, including reference checks, background verifications, and skills assessments, ensuring compliance with all legal regulations and company policies.
- Expanded company's talent pool through participation in job fairs, networking events, and industry conferences.
- Developed strong relationships with local colleges and universities to facilitate a steady flow of high-quality entry-level candidates into the organization.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by proactively cultivating a robust talent pipeline through various sourcing techniques.
- Implemented data-driven recruiting practices by tracking key performance metrics and leveraging insights to inform future strategies.
- Established strong relationships with external recruitment vendors and agencies, streamlining the hiring process for hard-to-fill positions.
- Provided coaching on interviewing techniques to hiring managers, enhancing their ability to assess candidate suitability accurately during interviews.
- Enhanced candidate experience by implementing streamlined recruitment processes and personalized communication strategies.
- Continuously refined recruitment strategies based on industry trends, emerging technologies, and shifting organizational needs, ensuring ongoing alignment with overall business objectives.
- Enhanced teamwork within the recruitment team by promoting open communication, regular feedback sessions, and celebrating individual achievements.
- Mentored junior recruiters in effective sourcing techniques, improving their overall performance and productivity levels.
HR Generalist
Al Rahba Hospital
03.2003 - 06.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Science & Technology
Sana'a, Yemen01.2013
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Candidate Sourcing
- ATS Proficiency
- Process Design & Optimization
- Medical recruitment
- Team Leadership
- Recruitment Metrics & KPIs
- Compliance & JCIA standards
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Onboarding
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Candidate Experience
- Analytical mindset
- Emiratization
- DOH Licensing/PQR
- Behavior-based Interviewing
- Global talent acquisition
- Behavioral interviewing
- Recruitment metrics
- Applicant tracking systems
- Stakeholder management
- Internal mobility
- Onboarding management
- Compensation negotiation
- Candidate sourcing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Microsoft office
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Recruitment and hiring
- Exit interviews
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society for Human Resource Management – 2015
- Certified Professional in Human Resources – International (PHRi), HR Certification Institute – 2015
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Experts Int. Recruitment Services
03.2025 - Current
Manager, Talent Acquisition
M42 (formerly Mubadala Health)
03.2022 - 03.2025
Recruitment Team Lead
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
04.2018 - 03.2022
Corporate Senior Recruiter
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA)
01.2017 - 03.2018
Senior Recruitment Officer
Mafraq Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2016
HR Generalist
Al Rahba Hospital
03.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Science & Technology
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