Mohd Azhad Rizvi
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic recruitment professional with UAE experience in end-to-end hiring, onboarding, talent sourcing, and employer branding. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, craft compelling job descriptions, build robust talent pipelines, and enhance the overall candidate experience. Certified in aPHRi and knowledgeable in UAE Labour Law, employing a proactive, metrics-driven approach to recruitment while demonstrating a genuine passion for organizational growth. Recognized for strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with foundational HR knowledge that supports data management and employee relations, committed to fostering productive workplaces and ensuring seamless HR operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition & HR Coordinator
DAMAC Paramount Hotel Dubai & Paramount Hotel Midtown
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for hospitality roles across two properties, from sourcing to onboarding.
- Partnered with department heads to understand staffing requirements and developed job descriptions.
- Built talent pipelines and maintained recruitment trackers, improving time-to-fill.
- Coordinated job postings, screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities.
- Prepared recruitment reports for leadership and recommended process improvements.
HR & Operations Manager / Executive Assistant to Director
AGAAS ENTERPRISES
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led recruitment for 30+ operational roles across warehouse, delivery, and back-office functions.
- Implemented sourcing strategies via job boards, local outreach, and referrals to fill positions quickly.
- Developed Excel-based hiring dashboards to track metrics and improve recruitment efficiency.
Education
Master of Science (Candidate) - Human Resource Management
University of Birmingham Dubai
11.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business/Commerce
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
01.2020
Skills
- LinkedIn Recruiter, Job Boards, Social Media Outreach, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), MS Office (Excel dashboards, PowerPoint)
- Recordkeeping
- Maintains confidentiality
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office
- Recruitment management
- Onboarding coordination
- Benefits and payroll coordination
- Talent acquisition
- Exit interviews
- Payroll administration
- Recruiting
- Human resources management
Affiliations
HR Certification Institute, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
Certification
- Associate Professional in Human Resources – International (HRCI, 2024)
- UAE Labour Law Certification (HRME, 2024)
- Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations (HRCI, 2024)
- HR Technology & AI in Recruitment (Coursera, 2024)
Languages
English, Hindi, and Arabic (Basic)
Timeline
Talent Acquisition & HR Coordinator
DAMAC Paramount Hotel Dubai & Paramount Hotel Midtown
03.2025 - 08.2025
HR & Operations Manager / Executive Assistant to Director
AGAAS ENTERPRISES
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business/Commerce
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Master of Science (Candidate) - Human Resource Management
University of Birmingham Dubai
Interests
Guitar, Chess, E-Sport
Community Engagement
Delhi, India, Umeed NGO, Delhi, India; Sankalp NGO, Delhi, India; Madilu Sevashrama Orphanage, India
Core Competencies
- End-to-End Recruitment (Sourcing to Onboarding)
- Real Estate & UAE Market Talent Acquisition
- Creative Sourcing Strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter, Job Boards, Social Media, Referrals)
- Job Description Development & Hiring Manager Collaboration
- Talent Pool & Pipeline Management for High-Volume Roles
- Recruitment Metrics & Reporting (Time-to-Fill, Source-of-Hire, Cost-per-Hire)
- Employer Branding & Job Fair Representation
- Candidate Experience & Communication
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & MS Office Proficiency
- Compliance with UAE Labour Law in Hiring Processes