Rabab Ennassiri
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Executive HR Partner to boards and CEOs, specializing in organizational transformation, workforce strategy, and executive talent management. Over 8 years of experience delivering post-acquisition integration, scaling HR functions, and strengthening governance across £25M+ operations. Known for combining commercial acumen with people-centric leadership to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and compliance excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Project HR Manager
Cloud Science Lab
Duabi, United Arab Emirates
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Leading HR strategy for a high-growth tech and research business, focusing on digital transformation and workforce scalability.
- Partnering with senior executives to align HR with business expansion goals, including international markets and hybrid workforce models.
- Implemented new HR systems and policies to support global growth and enhance compliance.
- Spearheading specialist talent acquisition, reducing time-to-hire while increasing quality of hire for critical technical roles.
- Driving change management programs, including workforce upskilling and culture-building initiatives to support innovation.
- Established real-time HR analytics dashboards, enabling data-driven executive decision-making.
Head of HR (Maternity Cover)
The Brewery on Chiswell Street (Acquired by Rhubar
London, UK
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Partnered with senior leadership to deliver HR strategy for a £25M operation, enhancing workforce performance and efficiency.
- Directed HR transition post-acquisition, standardizing policies and HR systems for 160 employees with zero disruption.
- Achieved 100% compliance in external HR audits, safeguarding revenue and operational stability.
- Redesigned performance management framework, improving employee engagement and productivity.
- Strengthened retention with new recognition and benefits programs, increasing employee satisfaction.
HR manager
The Loomba Group of Companies
London, UK
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed HR strategy for 70 employees across retail and real estate, contributing to a £15M revenue operation.
- Secured UKVI sponsorship license, enabling access to global talent markets.
- Implemented succession planning and leadership development, ensuring business continuity.
- Advised C-suite on compensation strategy and organizational design, aligning structure with long-term business goals.
- Enhanced compliance governance, mitigating HR legal risks across the group.
Regional HR Business Partner
SM Global Consultancy
Coventry, UK
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Led HR delivery for 150 permanent staff and 20,000 contingent workers, supporting £25M in revenue.
- Directed redundancy and restructuring programs, ensuring full compliance and protecting employer reputation.
- Enhanced recruitment operations and compliance, ensuring readiness for client and regulatory audits.
- Introduced HR reporting systems, enabling board-level workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
- Designed onboarding and compliance-driven training, reducing early attrition and boosting operational readiness.
Talent acquisition specialist
Clipper Logistics
Coventry, UK
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Partnered with leadership to design workforce strategies supporting rapid logistics growth.
- Recruited and onboarded talent that directly improved operational performance and profitability.
- Designed competitive compensation and benefits packages to strengthen attraction and retention.
Human Resources Specialist
Gi Group
Milan, Italy
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Reduced time-to-hire while improving talent quality through optimized recruitment.
- Introduced HR metrics (turnover, training ROI, engagement) to enable data-driven HR decisions.
- Conducted compliance audits, minimizing legal exposure and strengthening client HR governance.
Junior Recruitment Consultant
Ione Abbigliamento
Milan, Italy
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Identified potential candidates for client requirements through active sourcing methods.
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and clients, ensuring seamless communication.
Education
Master's degree - International Human Resources Management
Coventry University
UKBachelor of Commerce - International Business Management
Bicocca University
ItalySkills
- Executive HR Strategy & Transformation
- M&A Integration & Workforce Restructuring
- Global Talent Management & Succession Planning
- HR Digital Transformation & People Analytics
- Board & C-Suite Advisory
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GDPR, UKVI, ISO)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership
- Organizational Development & Change Management
- Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards Strategy
- Leadership Coaching & Executive Development
Timeline
Project HR Manager
Cloud Science Lab
06.2025 - 08.2025
Head of HR (Maternity Cover)
The Brewery on Chiswell Street (Acquired by Rhubar
03.2024 - 06.2025
HR manager
The Loomba Group of Companies
06.2023 - 01.2024
Regional HR Business Partner
SM Global Consultancy
06.2021 - 05.2022
Talent acquisition specialist
Clipper Logistics
06.2020 - 04.2021
Human Resources Specialist
Gi Group
01.2018 - 12.2019
Junior Recruitment Consultant
Ione Abbigliamento
01.2017 - 12.2017
Master's degree - International Human Resources Management
Coventry University
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business Management
Bicocca University
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