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Shirin Ali Dinath

Shirin Ali Dinath

Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates

Summary

A highly accomplished and strategic Human Resource Executive with over a decade of experience in the MENA region, specializing in talent acquisition, organizational development, and manpower planning. Proven expertise in devising and executing recruitment strategies, optimizing onboarding processes, and enhancing team competencies. Renowned for driving impactful HR initiatives through the integration of AI and managing high-stake projects, and building strong stakeholder relationships. Adept at navigating dynamic environments to deliver exceptional HR solutions that align with business objectives and supporting the Retail Oil & Gas business cross the UAE, Egypt and KSA Region.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Talent Acquisition Department Manager

ADNOC Distribution
Abu Dhabi, UAE
12.2011 - Current
  • Develop recruitment strategies and annual plans for Corporate, Third Party, and Service Station hires
  • Manage Recruitment, Onboarding Dashboards, and Trackers
  • Evaluate Executive Search & Third Party Agencies performance
  • ADNOC UAEN Fresh Graduate training and confirmation
  • Develop onboarding integration programs to increase leadership and team competencies; measured via team KPIs and retention
  • Manage Talent Mobility framework and recruitment policy for effective talent management
  • Conducte stakeholder management and team upskilling
  • Design workflows, perform gap analysis, and develop tailored business requirements and plans
  • PMO set up to ensure project risks were understood by senior management and contingency plans were established
  • Project Lead for One Onboarding Center and Member of Gender Balance Committee
  • Set daily priorities and communicated targets, motivating teams to achieve them.
  • Establish performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping staff to independently meet cstakeholder needs.
  • Streamline processes to improve and optimise office operations.
  • Champion adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
  • Revise employee workloads fair and balance to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Recruit and train department staff to boost employees productivity.

Hire Desk Controller

Aggreko Middle East
01.2011 - 09.2011

Admin Assistant

ARTAAJ Events
07.2010 - 12.2010

Coordinator

Multinet IT Solutions
02.2009 - 06.2010

HR & Admin Secretary

Offset Program Bureau (Tawazun Holding)
07.2008 - 01.2009

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

European International College
Abu Dhabi
06.2013 - 08.2017

BTEC Higher National Diploma - Business

Pearson EDXCEL
Dubai
05.2009 - 05.2011

High Schol Certificate - A Level Accounting - undefined

Al Nahda National School
01.2002 - undefined

Skills

  • Diversity Recruitment
  • Nationalization
  • Workforce Planning
  • Recruitment Dashboards
  • Process Streamlining & Mapping
  • Process Digitalization
  • SAP ERP Systems
  • HR Auditing
  • Project Management
  • Company Orientation
  • UAE Labour Law
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee management
  • Invoicing
  • Contract management
  • Organisational design concepts
  • Job description analysis
  • Hay Methodology

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Accomplishments

    · ADNOC Distribution- Tamayaz Long Service Award (2023)

    · Overseas Recruitment Drive (2023)

    · Star Award for SS Recruitment (2022)

    · Tamayaz Bravery Award (2022)

    · Best Talent Acquisition Team (2021)

    · Best Talent Builders (2021)

    · Successfully hired over 2700 Service Station Staff from India & Nepal (2021)

    · HC Evaluator for ADNOC Manpower Services Framework Agreement (2020)

    · Employee of the Month (Jan/Feb/May 2020)

    · Delivered over 200 Job Descriptions/Evaluations using Hay Methodology Job Design Project (2019)

    · Significant contribution to the Happiness International Day Event (2018)

    · Facilitated the ADNOC Human Capital Focus Group Survey for 19 Divisions (2018)

    · Member of ADNOC Group subcommittee (Health Insurance Committee) (2016)

    · ADNOC Assessor (2014)

    · ABSHER Initiative (2013)

    · ADNOC Distribution HSE Awards (2012)

    · Recipient of ADNOC HSE Award (2012)

    · Onboarded over 80 EMARAT employees acquired by ADNOC Distribution (2013)

    · Executed Recruitment Cycle for over 1000 UAE Nationals Trainees under the 'Absher Initiative' (2012- 2015)

Volunteer Projects

  • Al Wathba Wetland Reserve Restoration (Oct 2018)
  • Ramadan Campaigns (2018-2019)
  • Al Ihsan Charity Association (2019-2023)
  • World Future Energy Summit (WFES) (Sept - Dec 2011)
  • Abu Dhabi Autism Center (2009-2010)
  • Mussafah Taskforce (2022)

Timeline

Bachelors of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

European International College
06.2013 - 08.2017

Talent Acquisition Department Manager

ADNOC Distribution
12.2011 - Current

Hire Desk Controller

Aggreko Middle East
01.2011 - 09.2011

Admin Assistant

ARTAAJ Events
07.2010 - 12.2010

BTEC Higher National Diploma - Business

Pearson EDXCEL
05.2009 - 05.2011

Coordinator

Multinet IT Solutions
02.2009 - 06.2010

HR & Admin Secretary

Offset Program Bureau (Tawazun Holding)
07.2008 - 01.2009

High Schol Certificate - A Level Accounting - undefined

Al Nahda National School
01.2002 - undefined
Shirin Ali Dinath