Olfa Zribi
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Strategic HR professional with expertise in HR Information Systems (HRIS), MS Office, and HR reporting tools. Specializes in HR Business Partnering, Stakeholder Management, and Employee Relations. Delivers effective Workforce Planning, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement initiatives. Experienced in developing HR policies, managing onboarding and offboarding processes, and leveraging HR analytics for informed decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior People & Communication Specialist
KONE Elevators – Middle East
Dubai
2025.01 - 2026.02
- Partner with managers and business stakeholders to address people-related matters, providing HR guidance aligned with business objectives and company policies.
- Acted as the primary HR liaison for 1,000+ employees, overseeing HR operations including onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee relations to facilitate seamless HR service delivery.
- Managed end to end employee lifecycle processes using Workday, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and data updates.
- Facilitated the initial integration period for all new employees as the primary point of contact.
- Advise managers on performance management processes, employee development discussions, and engagement initiatives.
- Contributed to internal communication strategies that enhanced employee engagement, alignment, and organizational culture across the company.
- Developed HR reports, trackers, and dashboards to facilitate people analytics and support informed decision-making.
- Owned the Monthly HR Forecast process, including workforce planning inputs, headcount movements, and support Finance Teams to consolidate the data.
- Acted as lead for employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives, designing and delivering programs to enhance employee experience and morale.
People and Communication Specialist- North Africa
Kone Elevators and escalators
, Tunisia
2022.03 - 2024.12
- Acted as the HR Business Partner for two newly established frontlines in Tunisia and Morocco, supporting leadership in building HR foundations from the ground up.
- Designed and implemented HR policies, processes, and practices from scratch, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and alignment with KONE global standards.
- Partnered closely with business leaders to support business strategy implementation, enabling the development of an engaged, high-performing workforce.
- Shaped organizational culture, values, and ways of working during setup and growth phases of both frontlines.
- Facilitated rollout of core HR programs, including performance management, merit planning, variable compensation succession planning, equity, and development planning.
- Led and supported workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes for new hires across both countries.
- Advised on employee relations, developing practices that fostered positive employer-employee relationships.
- Supported and reviewed monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal regulations.
Maghreb HR Generalist
Geodis Freight Forwarding
2017.11 - 2022.02
- Acted as HR point of contact for 250 employees, supporting managers and employees across Tunisia and Morocco.
- Managed payroll preparation, wage calculations, and coordination with payroll providers, resolving payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Supported compensation and benefits administration, ensuring accurate documentation and alignment with internal policies.
- Implemented and maintained HR policies and internal regulations in compliance with local labor laws.
- Coordinated end-to-end recruitment processes, including job requisitions, CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate follow-up.
- Supported performance management processes, including performance evaluations, tracking, and reporting.
- Organized and coordinated training programs, employee orientation sessions, and HR-related presentations.
- Managed employee working time, leave, and attendance records.
- Maintained accurate employee records and HR documentation in line with data protection and compliance standards.
- Prepared HR reports and performance metrics for the HR Center of Expertise (COE) for Tunisia and Morocco.
- Actively monitored HR trends and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
HR License Degree -
INTES Tunisia, Carthage University
Tunisia 2011.09 - 2014.06
HR Master's degree - undefined
ISCAE University
Tunisia 2014.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- HR Information Systems (HRIS)
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- HR Trackers & Reporting Tools
- HR Business Partnering
- Stakeholder Management
- Employee Relations & Advisory
- Workforce Planning Support
- Performance Management
- Employee Engagement & Culture
- HR Policies & Compliance
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- HR Reporting & Analytics
- Change & Communication Support
- Well-Versed in workday software
Languages
English
French
Arabic
Italian
Personal Information
Title: HR Business Partner | People & Culture Specialist
Timeline
Senior People & Communication Specialist
KONE Elevators – Middle East
2025.01 - 2026.02
People and Communication Specialist- North Africa
Kone Elevators and escalators
2022.03 - 2024.12
Maghreb HR Generalist
Geodis Freight Forwarding
2017.11 - 2022.02
HR Master's degree - undefined
ISCAE University
2014.09 - 2017.07
HR License Degree -
INTES Tunisia, Carthage University
2011.09 - 2014.06