Dubai, United Arab Emirates
At Wilo Group, I drive full-cycle recruitment and build diverse, future-ready talent pipelines across the MEA region. I partner closely with hiring leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes while embedding inclusive recruitment practices and advancing DEI priorities. My work extends beyond hiring, strengthening employee relations frameworks, supporting leadership capability, and ensuring that performance, engagement, and culture align with long-term business objectives.
Embedded as the regional People & Culture Business Partner for technical, engineering, and commercial teams, operating across 15 countries in the Middle East and Africa alongside broader HR advisory. – Owned full-cycle recruitment for technical, sales, and corporate roles across MEA, partnering with hiring managers from intake through offer, reducing time-to-hire by 25%. – Designed and executed targeted sourcing strategies across diverse channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, niche professional networks, and direct outreach, building strong talent pipelines for critical roles. – Coached senior leaders and team leads on structured interviewing, capability assessment, and offer negotiation, improving hiring decision quality and manager confidence. – Championed candidate experience through transparent, timely communication at every stage, consistently earning positive candidate feedback even in high-volume periods. – Used data to drive continuous improvement, tracking and analysing recruitment funnel metrics via SAP SuccessFactors to identify bottlenecks and implement fixes. – Drove employer branding initiatives informed by pulse surveys and engagement data, improving engagement scores by 18% and reducing voluntary turnover by 15%. – Served as key employee relations advisor on disciplinary processes and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, achieving a 30% year-on-year reduction in ER escalations. Led structured onboarding programmes for new hires across multiple locations, accelerating cultural integration and time-to-productivity.
Delivered end-to-end talent acquisition and people advisory services for fast-growing technology and digital clients, including startups and scale-ups across the UAE market.
• Led the end-to-end HR function for a diversified group employing 400+ staff across 10 departments, reporting directly to executive leadership. • Rebuilt talent acquisition and workforce planning processes, reducing manual HR administration by 60% through improved use of HR systems and standardized workflows. • Oversaw employee relations, disciplinary processes, and labor compliance, significantly reducing escalation timelines and improving resolution consistency. • Designed and implemented performance management, onboarding, and succession planning frameworks, contributing to a 30% improvement in retention and performance outcomes. • Re-engineered organizational communication and reporting lines, supporting improved decision-making and an estimated 40% uplift in operational productivity.
Led the end-to-end People function, including talent acquisition, for a diversified group employing 250+ staff, acting as primary People & Culture Business Partner to the Executive Director and Board.
• Managed HR operations for an academic institution supporting 200+ employees, covering recruitment, contracts, payroll coordination, and employee relations. • Led the redesign of onboarding and workforce administration processes, significantly improving early-stage productivity and role clarity for new hires. • Developed and implemented HR policies, governance frameworks, and compliance standards aligned with institutional strategy and regulatory requirements. • Supported employer branding initiatives that strengthened the institution’s reputation and contributed to the attraction of senior academic talent.
Managed end-to-end HR operations for 300+ employees, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, payroll coordination, and employee relations within an academic institution.