As the Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, I led regional teams across various sectors including Entertainment, Lifestyle, Shared Services and Corporate team, optimizing recruitment processes and driving talent acquisition strategies to support business growth. I successfully implemented innovative hiring techniques, resulting in increased hiring efficiency and reduced time-to-fill roles, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

• Led regional teams in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to execute talent acquisition strategies for the MENA region's Entertainment business.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify top talent and streamline recruitment processes.• Implemented innovative recruitment techniques to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.

• Spearheaded the Emiratization strategy, successfully acquiring 300+ Emirati talent since 2022.• Integral member of the Transition Strategy team, overseeing the consolidation of Talent Acquisition functions into Global Solutions.• Led the integration of Talent Acquisition for 3 Group companies into a shared services model, enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Currently lead a multinational team of 6 across UAE, Egypt and KSA to deliver on the Talent acquisition agenda for MAF Entertainment.• Develop and execute talent strategies for new market entries, including VOX Cinemas in KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Snow Park in Oman.• Established process standardization and a performance-driven culture, resulting in improved recruitment metrics and team performance.• Partnered with senior leaders on workforce planning, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.• Launched EVP that enhanced the organization's ability to attract and retain high-calibre talent.

The Influencers is an HR consulting firm, that influences clients to find the best talent, as well as influences professionals on their career progression!We service our clients' HR needs through Executive search, Contingency recruitment and turnkey recruitment campaigns, training, and Talent Management.

• Set up the talent acquisition department within the company – hired, trained, led a team; set up SOPs, KPIs for the team; forged a partnership with stakeholders.• Talent acquisition remit across 13 territories, implementing strategic initiatives to optimize talent sourcing and retention.• Initiated and led the Human Capital Assessment Program (HCAP), focusing on internal talent development and succession planning.• Achieved a 50% reduction in hiring costs by developing alternative sourcing channels and reducing reliance on recruitment agencies.• Launched an Employee Referral Program, significantly increasing internal recruitment efficiency and engagement.

My role at Ultimate HR Solutions covered end-to-end recruitment cycle, HR functions, Client Relationship Management, Corporate communication, and Employee Relations within the organization. It involved developing and implementing vital business and HR strategies, fundamental programs and processes that drive business results through effective leadership and management. Key points - • Enhanced recruitment processes through the introduction of customized automation through HireCraft, increasing productivity by 40%.• Successfully launched and scaled an overseas recruitment division, significantly expanding the talent pipeline and improving hiring outcomes.• Led the team to achieve substantial bottom-line improvements, even in challenging economic conditions.

• Directed market research initiatives critical to product development, competitive analysis, and customer insights.• Managed key marketing projects, including packaging development, pricing strategy, and merchandising, contributing to overall business strategy.

Responsible for 360 recruitment in banking, construction, FMCG, IT verticals.Consistently achieved recruitment targets, and forayed into new industries.

Devised and implemented various marketing communication programs for the growing retail banking division at Pan-India level throughout the 65 branches.