EBTESAM ALI

EBTESAM ALI

HR Business Partner | Head of Human Resources | Organizational Development Leader

Dubai, UAEibtisam-ali-6338b752

Profile summary

HR leader with 15+ years of experience in strategic HR, organizational development, and employee engagement in the GCC. Built inclusive cultures, led change management, and aligned people strategies with business goals. Adept at developing HR frameworks to enhance performance and learning in multicultural environments.

Career highlights

Led HR Operations and Teams: [HR Management]: Led a team of six in delivering end-to-end HR services, encompassing recruitment, compensation, and compliance.

Spearheaded UAE Nationalization Initiatives: [Compliance]: Ensured organizational compliance with UAE government labor regulations and programs through leading strategic nationalization programs.

Strategic HR Leadership: Human Resources: Built inclusive cultures and aligned people strategies with business goals across the GCC over 15 years.

Key skills

Skills
Change ManagementCoaching & Leadership DevelopmentCompliance & Labor RelationsData Reporting & AnalyticsDiversity, Equity & InclusionEmployee EngagementHR Analytics & ReportingHRIS & ATS SystemsLearning & DevelopmentLegal & Corporate ComplianceOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementPolicy Design & ImplementationStrategic HR LeadershipTalent Acquisition & Retention

Professional experience

Management & HR ConsultantJul 2022 - Present
Academa Training | Dubai, UAE

* Designed and executed HR strategies, policies, and organizational structures. * Led recruitment, workforce planning, and capability development initiatives. * Fostered engagement and continuous improvement via training programs. * Provided advisory support to management using HR data and market insights. * Ensured compliance with UAE labor regulations and governance frameworks.

  • Design and execute HR strategies, policies, and organizational structures aligned with business goals
  • Lead recruitment, workforce planning, and capability development initiatives
  • Foster a culture of engagement and continuous improvement through targeted training programs
  • Provide advisory support to management using HR data and market insights
  • Ensure compliance with UAE labor regulations and organizational governance frameworks
Management & HR ConsultantDec 2021 - Apr 2022
E.LC | Jeddah, KSA

* Created HR policies, employee contracts, and organizational frameworks. * Introduced new educational and HR procedures to support institutional growth. * Facilitated training and alignment sessions for new practice integration. * Managed internal and external stakeholders, enhancing organizational visibility.

  • Developed and implemented HR policies, employee contracts, and organizational frameworks
  • Introduced new educational and HR procedures to support institutional growth
  • Conducted training and alignment sessions to integrate new practices
  • Enhanced organizational visibility through effective internal and external stakeholder management
Head of Human ResourcesJan 2009 - Jan 2021
New Horizons Training | Dubai, UAE

- Led a team of six in delivering end-to-end HR services: recruitment, compensation, compliance, and employee relations. - Partnered with executive leadership to implement HR strategies, improving retention and operational efficiency. - Developed performance management systems and succession planning frameworks for organizational growth. - Led initiatives for nationalization and UAE government program compliance.

  • Led HR operations and a team of six to deliver comprehensive HR services including recruitment, compensation, compliance, and employee relations
  • Partnered with executive leadership to design and implement HR strategies that improved retention and operational efficiency
  • Developed performance management systems and succession planning frameworks
  • Designed career development and training programs to strengthen organizational capability
  • Spearheaded initiatives for nationalization and compliance with UAE government programs
HR OfficerJan 2006 - Jan 2008
New Horizons Training | Dubai
Trainee Relations ManagerJan 2004 - Jan 2006
New Horizons Training | Dubai
Sales AdministratorJan 2003 - Jan 2004
New Horizons Training | Dubai
Customer Service ExecutiveJan 2001 - Jan 2003
Prime Medical Center | Dubai
English TeacherJan 1999 - Jan 2001
Al Hikmah Private School | Ajman

Education

Master's, Business AdministrationJan 2015
Chifley Business School, Torrens University
Professional Degree, CIPD Level 5
Bradfield Group

In Progress

Bachelor's Degree, English Language and LiteratureJan 1998
Sana’a University