NOUF ALALAWI
Abu Dhabi - Emirati National
Summary
Experienced Recruitment Specialist with a proven track record in Human Resources within government entities and the healthcare sector. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, end-to-end recruitment, candidate sourcing, manpower planning, and building strong relationships with employers and candidates. Adept at managing high-volume recruitment while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with organizational objectives. Strong communicator with expertise in networking, stakeholder management, and delivering an excellent candidate experience. Experienced in administrative and operational tasks, including record keeping and process management, committed to facilitating smooth and effective hiring processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Talent acquisition specialist
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi
12.2025 - Current
- Source and hire UAE Nationals (Emiratization) and expatriate candidates
- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across retail and corporate functions
- Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, competencies, and hiring timelines
- Publish and manage job postings on the FAB recruitment platform and LinkedIn
- Conduct CV screening, candidate pre-screening, and structured interviews
- Evaluate candidate suitability based on role requirements and bank standards
- Coordinate interview panels and ensure a smooth candidate experience
- Prepare and issue offers, manage salary alignment, and oversee onboarding processes
- Maintain accurate recruitment data, reports, and ATS records in line with bank standards.
Recruiter
Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority
Abu Dhabi
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Sourced candidates for various roles in alignment with Emiratization goals, leveraging job portals, LinkedIn, SAP SuccessFactors, recruitment agencies, and job fairs to build a qualified talent pool.
- Supported Emiratization initiatives by proactively hiring UAE Nationals and developing long-term talent pipelines with universities and recruitment agencies.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring timely hiring aligned with ADAA's and UAEAA's workforce planning and strategic objectives.
- Screened and assessed candidates, providing role, salary, and benefits briefings to ensure alignment with job requirements.
- Implemented psychometric assessments tailored to ADAA's and UAEAA's recruitment needs, ensuring validity, reliability, and cultural appropriateness.
- Compiled and analyzed psychometric reports, providing actionable recommendations to hiring managers for data-driven hiring decisions.
- Facilitated onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires into the organization.
Recruitment Specialist
Department of Government Enablement - Mawaheb Talent Hub
Abu Dhabi
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Built and managed strong partnerships with semi-government and private employers, supporting hiring needs, manpower planning, and Emiratization objectives.
- Delivered 160+ successful placements by sourcing, assessing, and matching UAE Nationals to critical vacancies.
- Established relationships with 66 employers in two months, accelerating engagement and recruitment pipelines.
- Managed full recruitment cycles - from vacancy intake and manpower planning to sourcing, screening, interviews, and placement.
- Organized and executed large-scale recruitment events (Open Days, job fairs), including CV screening, flow management, and employer coordination.
- Maintained a strong database of job-ready UAE Nationals to meet urgent and high-priority hiring requests.
- Delivered interview coaching, career guidance, and job-prep sessions, improving candidate readiness and placement success.
- Analyzed employer feedback to enhance recruitment strategies, workforce allocation, and long-term employer partnerships.
Patient Administrator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Processed invoices and payment runs with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Handled high-volume calls, addressing customer inquiries and resolving concerns.
- Provided customer support, assisting current and potential customers by answering questions and resolving issues. Assisted in shortlisting candidates and coordinating interviews.
- Interviewed patients to collect and verify account information, ensuring accurate data entry into the patient information system.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Quality Management
Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University
DubaiProfessional Diploma - Human Resources Management
Nevada Training & Consultancy Academy
Dubai, UAE 01.2023 -
Skills
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- SAP Success Factor Oracle Max360 System
- Self-Learning & Research
- Client & Employer Engagement
- Candidate Management
- Recruitment Portal (LinkedIn)
Timeline
Talent acquisition specialist
First Abu Dhabi Bank
12.2025 - Current
Recruiter
Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority
03.2025 - 12.2025
Recruitment Specialist
Department of Government Enablement - Mawaheb Talent Hub
03.2023 - 03.2025
Professional Diploma - Human Resources Management
Nevada Training & Consultancy Academy
01.2023 -
Patient Administrator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
10.2017 - 03.2022
BBA - Business Administration And Quality Management
Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University