SARA AL QAHTANI
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
A strategic Emerging Talent Specialist with 3 years of experience driving organizational transformation and talent strategies across MENATI regions. Skilled in developing and executing HR strategies that align structure, culture, and talent with business goals. Adept at leading multidisciplinary projects with a focus on long term business impact, influencing senior leaders, and communicating complex messages effectively. Experienced in advising business leaders on critical talent decisions, optimizing HR functions, and supporting organizational change initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Emerging Talent Lead Specialist
Baker Hughes
Dubai, UAE
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Played a major role in supporting country localization (ICV)/Emiratization/Diversity
- Utilised data analysis tools for effective workforce planning and management.
- Achieved optimal workforce diversity with targeted recruitment drives.
- Ensured all HR practices comply with Health and Safety standards within the organization.
- Created job descriptions that accurately reflect role responsibilities and expectations.
- Review the country core Universities list and make sure to align with country specifics and business
- Position ourselves in the core university and ensure the BH brand is always there.
- Identified potential candidates via professional networking platforms, leading to a significant increase in quality applicants.
- Negotiated benefits packages with prospective employees during hiring process.
- Collaborated closely with legal team to handle any employment law related matters.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing innovative strategies.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between employees, maintaining workplace harmony.
- Organized training sessions for new employees, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
- Manage bulk hires.
- Remain up to date with system updates and changes and ensure information is communicated to the
relevant stakeholders - Liaised with department heads to understand staffing needs and requirements.
- Informed candidates about interview results and made job offers to successful interviewees.
- Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer.
- Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
- Monitored numerous job applications consecutively, qualifying and shortlisting responses to improve workflow efficiency.
- Maintained high suitability standards through diligent screening, interview and assessment processes.
- Sourced potential candidates to promote talent acquisition and increase quality of applicant pool.
- Acted as primary point-of-contact between the business leaders & candidates, performing complex negotiations on behalf of both parties.
- Guided managers through recruitment process to filter talent and select high quality candidates.
- Oversaw job fairs to bring in local talent for long-term and seasonal positions.
- Maintained precise, detailed staff and company records for thorough reference.
Head of Women's Federal team & Marketing Committee
UAE Darts Federation
Dubai
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated cross-departmental teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
- Cultivated valuable partnerships with influencers for increased brand exposure on various social platforms.
- Organised high-profile events, bolstered public relations efforts and increased visibility in the community.
- Balanced tight budgets whilst ensuring maximum impact from every advertisement campaign launched.
- Made and maintained good contacts with newspapers, magazines and other media owners.
- Managed projects to meet budget and time constraints.
Les Mills RPM Instructor
Les Mills RPM
Abu Dhabi
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment
- Demonstrated proper use of sports equipment; promoted safe practices among learners.
- Managed scheduling conflicts efficiently, maintained smooth operation of daily routines.
- Assessed individual progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Identified individual strengths and weaknesses, adapting training programmes to suit.
- Implemented marketing strategies to boost member sign-up.
- Facilitated smooth club operations, providing cover in case of coach absence.
- Optimised athletic performance, using repetition training to reinforce skill development.
- Displayed strong leadership abilities whilst managing large group classes.
- Utilised heart rate monitoring technology to guide clients through targeted training zones, optimised results without overexertion.
- Received positive feedback from members after each class due to excellent communication skills and motivational tactics.
- Showed dedication towards individual progress by tracking members' performance over time.
- Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs - Political Science
American University of Dubai
DubaiEmergency First Aid - International Emergency First Aid
HABC Level2 International Emergency First Aid
Abu DhabiHigh School Certificate - undefined
American International School of Abu Dhabi
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Research methods
- Recruitment Management
- Applicant Qualification
- Organizational Systems
- Talent Acquisition
- Remote Conferencing and Communication
- Integrity and Transparency
- Windows, Word, Excel, Power-point, Internet applications, Adobe Acrobat 9
- Experience in Workday
- Experience in SAP System
Accomplishments
- Represented the UAE from 2012-2020 for the UAE Ice Hockey National Team.
- Diploma in Advanced Fitness with a grade of Distinction.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Native
French
Advanced
Timeline
Emerging Talent Lead Specialist
Baker Hughes
05.2022 - 03.2025
Head of Women's Federal team & Marketing Committee
UAE Darts Federation
05.2021 - 11.2022
Les Mills RPM Instructor
Les Mills RPM
02.2021 - 01.2022
High School Certificate - undefined
American International School of Abu Dhabi
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs - Political Science
American University of Dubai
Emergency First Aid - International Emergency First Aid
HABC Level2 International Emergency First Aid
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