Talent Acquisition Manager, MENA

Refinitiv

2018

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

The Financial and Risk Business of Thomson Reuters is now Refinitiv. Refinitiv equips the financial community with access to an open platform that uncovers opportunity and catalyzes change. With a dynamic combination of data, insights, technology, and news from Reuters, our customers can access solutions for every challenge, including a breadth of applications, tools, and content—all supported by human expertise. At Refinitiv, we facilitate the connections that propel people and organizations to find new possibilities to move forward.

Talent Acquisition Manager, MENA

Thomson Reuters

2016

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

- Head Talent Acquisition strategy and recruitment operations for all business units covering Financial & Risk, Tax & Accounting, Legal, Intellectual Property & Science, Reuters Media and Global Growth Organization.

- Act as a strategic business partner by providing thought leadership in Talent Acquisition across MENA region.

- Collaborate with business leaders in driving the Diversity & Inclusion strategy and aligning to business goals and global program of the corporation.

- Manage the Thomson Reuters University Relationship in MENA region with key universities and be Employer of Choice in leading institutions in the region.

- Develop and manage the Thomson Reuters external employment brand and express that brand through a variety of channels and go-to-market strategies.

- Build a world-class team of professionals in the organization by identifying & hiring high potential talent.

Recruitment Manager, MENA

Thomson Reuters

2014

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Manage the recruitment team in MENA and build strong relationships with the senior management.
Develop and deliver best practices for sourcing top talent for Thomson Reuters.
Manage the activities of the Talent Acquisition team to ensure business needs are met.
Collate and relay market insights back to the business units.
Consistently raise the quality of hire, while maintaining a focus on cost and time to hire.
Identify and advocate for consistent recruitment practices across Thomson Reuters.
Produce and share performance metrics with the recruitment teams and business that give an accurate representation of the performance of the TA Team.
Provide thought leadership and recommendations regarding technologies needed to deliver excellent sourcing and administration services.
Constantly strive for efficiency within Talent Acquisition process.
Align with HR leaders to ensure Strategic Workforce Planning initiatives are aligned with TA activities.
Responsible for developing and training the team, as well as providing individual development based upon career goals
Establish the appropriate recruiting strategy, and direct the processes and measurement that reflect recruiting best practices
Build capability in the recruiting team through targeted development , coaching and excellent performance management processes
Develop and maintain strong networking relationships with internal customers and external talent sources
Demonstrate personal credibility and impact through influencing others, leading people and communicating clearly

Talent Acquisition Manager, MEA

Cisco

2010 - 2013

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Driving talent acquisition and effectively working with a diverse and dispersed staffing team, responsible for the full recruitment life and operational effectiveness of our talent acquisition process in EMEA.
Covering Cisco Sales, Services, Technical, Management and Operations positions across the Emerging Theatre from junior levels through to senior director level.
Implementing and driving a high-quality recruitment process, adapting methods and processes to fit the role, team and company.
Building relationships at all levels and developing an in-depth understanding of the business as well as roles in my portfolio. Reducing time to fill by working closely with all stakeholders and removing bottlenecks.
Develop long-term relationships with Colleges and universities in the region to attract fresh graduates.
Advisor to the hiring manager community on strategy, timeframes and challenges of recruitment projects.
Partner to client facing HR in regard to headcount matters and internal talent moves.
Involved in Cisco's diversity initiatives and various recruitment projects.

Global Resourcing Consultant (Contract)

Standard chartered bank - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

2009 - 2010

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Partnering with the Resourcing Managers globally in sourcing strategy for executive vacancies for Wholesale Banking, Consumer Banking, Technology and Operations and International Graduate Program. I am also responsible for providing the resourcing team with quantitative market trends, new talent acquisition sources and data on what sourcing techniques are most effective.

Recruiter - MEA, HR Saudi Arabia

Cisco Systems

2008 - 2009

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

I am responsible for Cisco Services recruitment in MiddleEast & Africa (MEA) for Advanced Services, Customer Advocacy Sales and Advisory Services. Recruiting for multiple positions including Advanced Services Manager, Service Account Manager, Service Support Manager, Project Manager, Network Consulting Engineer, Network Architects, Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, CCRE Advisory, Engagement Manager, etc.,

Achievements:

Successfully hired several positions in Middle East and Africa(MEA).
Actively participated in CA Virtual Fair as a Booth Representative.
Interviewed candidates for Netversity Program in South Africa.
Actively contributed for GTAP Assessment Day in Riyadh.
Built a very strong pipeline of candidates for Sales Manager and Account Manager roles.
Actively contributed in Mexico GSP Project for hiring local Network Consulting Engineers.

Recruitment Manager

Excellent Solutions

2006 - 2008

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Responsibility of 100% day to day operations of recruitment department working on tasks such as, review of resumes, selection of candidates for interview, interview candidates as per actual job requirements, arrange hiring process, travel arrangements etc.
Utilizing technology to develop recruitment & selection system that allows for more effective candidate capture and management.
Plans the development of the recruitment division with regards to work procedures and best practices
Expertise in the recruitment of Local Hire and Support Staff employees.
Recruits according to the Company’s Policies, Procedures and local Saudi Labour Laws.

Brainlease

Recruitment Manager

2005 - 2006

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Screening resumes and interviewing applicants.
Selecting the best match candidates in the knowledge, experience and behaviour for clients
Analyzing the behaviour requirements for each job using job analysis tools
Preparation of job description of newly created positions.
Formulations of interview rating form
Design the applicant’s basic information for review and selection in computer
Develop long term relationships with Colleges and universities in the region to attract fresh graduates and retain the most caliber employees.
Sourcing the candidates through advertising campaign and direct sources.
Sourcing the candidates through Internet using recruitment websites.
Coordinate with Clients on manpower problems and changes.

Recruitment Specialist

Brainlease

2003 - 2005

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Screening resumes and interviewing applicants.
Selecting the best match candidates in the knowledge, experience and behaviour for clients
Analyzing the behaviour requirements for each job using job analysis tools
Preparation of job description of newly created positions.
Formulations of interview rating form
Design the applicant’s basic information for review and selection in Excel Program
Recruitment monitoring /activity status reporting.
Develop long term relationships with Colleges and universities in the region to attract fresh graduates and retain the most caliber employees.
Sourcing the candidates through advertising campaign and direct sources.
Sourcing the candidates through Internet using recruitment websites.

Web Developer

Code Soft

2002 - 2003

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Analyzing, Coding and Developing the dynamic sections of the websites, and Intranet projects using DHTML, JavaScript, ASP and other web technologies. Developed Intranet Projects for Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Developed Intranet project for Journal of King Saudi University