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Salma Farah

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Driven by the belief that the workplace should be human, inclusive, and inspiring, I bring over 10 years of HR leadership experience across the UAE, KSA, Egypt, and Canada. My purpose is simple: to help organizations grow through people — not around them. Whether supporting executive teams through restructuring, designing onboarding journeys from the ground up, or transforming organizational culture, I lead with empathy, strategy, and accountability.

I specialize in change leadership, employee experience design, workforce transformation, and embedding humanity back into high-growth, high-pressure environments. With a deep understanding of HR operations and a sharp eye on the future of work, I partner with leaders to create workplaces where people thrive — and performance follows.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

HR Business Partner

Miral Destinations
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023.05 - 2025.03
  • Partnered with senior leadership for strategic workforce planning, enabling company growth projections.
  • Developed and launched human-centered onboarding programs
  • Designed rewards & recognition framework
  • Led restructure projects and workforce planning with leadership
  • Supported performance cycles, succession planning, and employee experience improvements
  • Coordinated employee engagement surveys leading to improved morale and productivity.
  • Handled disciplinary procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws.
  • Enhanced company culture with the introduction of regular team-building activities.
  • Streamlined HR processes resulting in time and cost savings.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives that increased operational efficiency.

Workforce Staffing Lead MENA

Amazon
Dubai, UAE
2002.04 - 2023.04
  • Regional workforce strategy for UAE, KSA, and Egypt
  • Created full employee lifecycle frameworks
  • Led DEI hiring practices and change programs
  • Developed a robust onboarding process, improving new hire productivity levels.
  • Optimized resource allocation for increased profits.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

HR Manager KSA Pavilion, Expo 2020

Aramco
Dubai, UAE
2021.01 - 2022.04
  • Built an HR Department from scratch for 150+ staff
  • Established metrics-driven approach in HR decision making, led to better outcomes.
  • Designed full employee journey and HR tools
  • Implemented Zoho People HRIS and compliance systems
  • Ensured all company policies aligned with current employment legislation.
  • Analyzed salary data to ensure competitive compensation structures.
  • Facilitated new hire on-boarding programme by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork.
  • Wrote and maintained employee handbook covering company policies and mission statement.

Senior Workforce Staffing Advisor

Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Canada
2015.03 - 2020.12

HR Zone Manager

CBI Health Group
Edmonton, Canada
2012.07 - 2015.03

HR Coordinator

Silver Birch Radisson
Toronto, Canada
2009.01 - 2012.05

Education

Diploma in Dental Hygiene -

Oxford College
Scarborough, ON
2012

Bachelor of Human Resources - Human Resource Management

York University
Toronto, ON
2011

IB Program -

M.E. Lazerte High School
Edmonton, AB
2007

Skills

  • Strategic HR Business Partnering
  • Organizational Culture Transformation
  • End-to-End Employee Journey Design
  • Change Management & Restructuring
  • Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Onboarding Program Development
  • Rewards & Recognition Initiatives
  • Employee Experience & Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • DEI-Driven People Practices
  • HR Systems Implementation
  • Crisis & Transition Support
  • Leadership Advisory

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR Business Partner

Miral Destinations
2023.05 - 2025.03

HR Manager KSA Pavilion, Expo 2020

Aramco
2021.01 - 2022.04

Senior Workforce Staffing Advisor

Alberta Health Services
2015.03 - 2020.12

HR Zone Manager

CBI Health Group
2012.07 - 2015.03

HR Coordinator

Silver Birch Radisson
2009.01 - 2012.05

Workforce Staffing Lead MENA

Amazon
2002.04 - 2023.04

Diploma in Dental Hygiene -

Oxford College

Bachelor of Human Resources - Human Resource Management

York University

IB Program -

M.E. Lazerte High School
Salma Farah