Salome Ngugi
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with over a decade of experience in human resources and administration. Adept at optimizing efficiency, ensuring compliance, and supporting C-suite executives. Proven ability to enhance employee experience, streamline HR operations, and foster a productive work environment. Expertise in onboarding, compliance, policy development, and operational coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Executive
FRESHFIELDS
Dubai, UAE
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Manage learning and development programs, enrollments, and training coordination
- Handle Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) course enrollments and track compliance
- Handle HR-related queries and provide high-level internal client service
- Support recruitment activities, including Workday input, interview scheduling, and onboarding processes
- Manage the offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with policies and internal process
- Coordinate performance reviews, probationary reviews, and Workday reports
- Support internal mobility, HR systems management, and compliance reporting
- Support MENA as an HR Executive, providing regional HR support
- Collaborate with the global HR team to streamline wellbeing activities and improve engagement initiatives
- Work with the global team on various HR tasks, including onboarding, ensuring smooth integration of new hires
- Oversee wellbeing and D&I initiatives, organizing events and communications
- Manage ad hoc HR tasks, including handling confidential documents, letters, and emails
Human Resources Executive
DERIV DMCC
Dubai, UAE
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented an employee handbook aligned with UAE labor laws
- Streamlined onboarding processes, ensuring seamless integration of new hires
- Managed office operations, vendor negotiations, and reimbursement processes
- Organized company-wide town halls and employee engagement initiatives
- Coordinated high quality inductions and seamless onboarding procedures for new starters.
- Coordinated the sourcing of employee health insurance benefits and managed all related data.
HR Admin & L&D Assistant
AL TAMIMI & COMPANY
Dubai, UAE
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Spearheaded HR functions, including leave management and employee lifecycle coordination
- Revamped the internship program, developing policies and structured onboarding
- Managed work permits, visa procedures, and employee compliance requirements
- Facilitated training coordination and conflict resolution between managers and employees
- Handled and tracked CLPD course enrollments, ensuring compliance for Dubai lawyers
- Successfully procured work permits for interns in compliance with DIFC regulations.
- Profecient in Gulf HR and Oracle HCM cloud in compensation, payroll, leave & absence and overall data management.
Legal Receptionist
AL TAMIMI & COMPANY
Dubai, UAE
07.2015 - 09.2021
- Managed client communications, ensuring efficient query resolution
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated events for a team of 300+ attorneys
- Provided legal administrative support, ensuring accurate documentation
- Handled sensitive information discreetly whilst respecting privacy policies.
- Performed general administrative tasks for smooth operation of the office.
- Operated switchboard effectively, ensuring seamless communication within the firm.
Administrative Assistant
EMRILL SERVICES LLC
Dubai, UAE
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Recognized as a top-performing support staff for efficiency improvements
- Revamped filing systems, reducing errors and boosting productivity
- Improved customer satisfaction through prompt response to email and phone queries.
- Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports for upper management review.
Education
BBA - Business & HRM
Kenya Methodist University
KenyaAdvanced Diploma - Business Administration & Management
JANETS
UKSkills
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Vendor & Contract Negotiations
- UAE Labor Law & Regulations
- HRIS, Data Management & Reporting
- Employee Engagement & Wellness Programs
- Learning & Development Coordination
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Event Coordination & Administrative Support
- Gulf HR, Oracle HCM Cloud & Workday
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Timeline
Human Resources Executive
FRESHFIELDS
05.2024 - 03.2025
Human Resources Executive
DERIV DMCC
02.2023 - 08.2023
HR Admin & L&D Assistant
AL TAMIMI & COMPANY
09.2021 - 09.2022
Legal Receptionist
AL TAMIMI & COMPANY
07.2015 - 09.2021
Administrative Assistant
EMRILL SERVICES LLC
03.2013 - 06.2015
BBA - Business & HRM
Kenya Methodist University
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration & Management
JANETS
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