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SHAFNA HAQUE

SHAFNA HAQUE

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Accomplished HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition and management, performance management, and learning and development. Demonstrates a strong ability to drive employee engagement, foster leadership and team development, and implement effective HR strategies and policies. Proficient in compensation and benefits planning, employee relations, and leveraging HR systems and analytics to optimize organizational performance. Committed to aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to enhance workforce productivity and satisfaction. I am recognized for spearheading strategic HR initiatives that not only elevate employee engagement but also cultivate a high-performance culture, ultimately propelling business growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4014
4014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director - HR

iLearningEngines FZ-LLC
Dubai
03.2021 - 02.2025

Company Overview: iLearningEngines is the leader in learning automation and information intelligence, and one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America

The Company’s outcomes-driven, AI-enabled learning and engagement platform drives learning, business performance and mission critical outcomes, across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Insurance, EdTech, Defence, etc, and is used by enterprises to deliver firm specific training and drive mission-critical outcomes on a massive scale

  • Founded the HR department from the ground up, designing and implementing a comprehensive HR framework that included policies, guidelines, and streamlined processes
  • Established core HR functions aligned with business objectives and regulatory compliance
  • Led strategic HR initiatives for a global technology company, driving HR programs across multiple locations
  • Played a pivotal role in the company's successful transition to a publicly listed entity, contributing to strategic HR initiatives that supported IPO readiness and organizational scalability
  • Managed Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Learning & Development to drive organizational success
  • Enhanced data-driven decision-making by implementing and optimizing HR systems
  • Cultivated an inclusive work culture through engagement and diversity initiatives.

HR Manager

IVK Manuport Logistics L.L.C.
Dubai
05.2016 - 02.2021

HR Manager

Evolve HR Consultants
Dubai
05.2015 - 05.2016

HR Manager

Neelam Group FZE
Dubai
05.2012 - 05.2015

Sr. Coordinator – HR

Experion Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.
05.2008 - 04.2012

HR Coordinator

NeST Technologies MEA Fz Co
Dubai
05.2003 - 02.2006

Education

PGDBA - Business Administration, Operations Management

Symbiosis
India

Post Graduation - Public Administration

University of Kerala
India

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition and Management
  • Performance Management
  • Learning & Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Leadership and Team Development
  • HR Strategy and Policy Development
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Engagement
  • HR Systems and Analytics

Certification

HNC (Honours Diploma in Network-Centered Computers), NIIT, India

Timeline

Assistant Director - HR

iLearningEngines FZ-LLC
03.2021 - 02.2025

HR Manager

IVK Manuport Logistics L.L.C.
05.2016 - 02.2021

HR Manager

Evolve HR Consultants
05.2015 - 05.2016

HR Manager

Neelam Group FZE
05.2012 - 05.2015

Sr. Coordinator – HR

Experion Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.
05.2008 - 04.2012

HR Coordinator

NeST Technologies MEA Fz Co
05.2003 - 02.2006

PGDBA - Business Administration, Operations Management

Symbiosis

Post Graduation - Public Administration

University of Kerala
SHAFNA HAQUE