RAZIA ALI
People Partner
Dubai
Summary
Analytical. People person. Result-oriented.
An HR Partner with 8 years of global experience in Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering, Process Optimization, Employer Branding & Employee Engagement. Known for improving collaboration and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness. Passionate about building and retaining high performing teams that identify with company culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Talent Acquisition & Culture
Udhaar Book
08.2019 - Current
- Provide strategic guidance to leadership on recruitment strategies, development plans, performance management & employee engagement to improve retention by 15%
- Craft innovative & scalable programs, drive Talent Acquisition strategy to attract a diverse pool, lead full-cycle recruitment & champion an excellent candidate experience
- Lead and mentor a team of 2 recruiters & 2 interns to source, conduct screening, update database & build talent pipelines
- Partner and maintain strong working relationships with executives and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produce consistent results.
Head of People & Culture
Oscar
Karachi
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Design, implement and lead all People programs and policies to create a work environment that aligns with the company's culture and values
- Reduce process bottlenecks and boost remote work productivity by coaching 3 Managers on performance, employee development, technology & best practices
- Act as a culture ambassador, trusted advisor & employee engagement champion - tapping into employees strengths & motivations - resulting in a low turnover of below 5% for top performers.
Manager, Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner
Oscar
Dubai
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Lead new talent acquisition processes, end-to-end candidate experience and full-cycle recruitment to scale to 50 new full-time hires
Human Resource Manager & Client Relations
Market IQ
London
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Launch scalable HR strategy & policies. Implement exit interviews, disciplinary actions, reduce tardiness by 7%. Build strong, productive relationships with new clients & drive strategy discussions.
Communications Officer
Michigan State University
Dubai
05.2012 - 07.2013
- Manage social media presence, university database, act as a brand ambassador and assist students with admission process
Education
M.S - Human Resources Management
Michigan State University
08.2011 - 10.2013
Skills
LinkedIn Recruiter ATS
Culture Inclusion Relationships
HR Tech, Policies & ProcessesProcess Optimization & Automation
Employee Engagement
Leadership ExperienceTechnical recruitment
Organizational Development
Timeline
Head of Talent Acquisition & Culture
Udhaar Book
08.2019 - Current
Head of People & Culture
Oscar
08.2017 - 09.2019
Manager, Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner
Oscar
07.2016 - 08.2017
Human Resource Manager & Client Relations
Market IQ
02.2014 - 07.2016
Communications Officer
Michigan State University
05.2012 - 07.2013
M.S - Human Resources Management
Michigan State University
08.2011 - 10.2013