Ameena Salam
@ameenasalam
I drive compliant, data-informed HR operations, payroll, and employee lifecycle improvements across the GCC.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
At Tavola, I lead HR operations across the GCC, designing recruitment strategies that onboarded 100+ employees and administering SAP payroll with full compliance with labor laws and policies. I also standardized job descriptions, improved SuccessFactors data accuracy, and automated onboarding and offboarding workflows to reduce processing time by 25%.
I've built my career across HR, office administration, and accounting, including roles at Thuraya Telecommunications and earlier organizations in the UAE and Oman. I'm motivated by using data-driven HR strategies, employee engagement initiatives, and process improvement to support meaningful HR transformation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Executive
4 Homes FZCO / Aan Al Awan General Trading (Tavola)
Jul 2020 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Designed and implemented recruitment strategies, onboarding 100+ employees across GCC. Managed payroll for UAE & GCC using SAP and automated onboarding/offboarding workflows, reducing processing time by 25%.
Executive Secretary / HR Assistant
4 Homes FZCO / Aan Al Awan General Trading (Tavola)
Jun 2014 - Jun 2020 (6 years)
Managed the daily schedule and correspondence of the Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director. Supported payroll operations by updating leave records, computing overtime wages, and ensuring accurate employee data.
Office Administrator
Thuraya Telecommunications Co.
Sep 2007 - Feb 2014 (6 years 5 months)
Provided administrative support to the VP of Marketing, managing travel arrangements and expense reports using Concur. Coordinated internal and external meetings, ensuring seamless logistics.
Accountant cum Administrative Assistant
B & F Technical Services
Jul 2006 - Aug 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Handled accounting and administrative duties.
Accounts Assistant
Shanfari Automotive Co.
May 2005 - Jul 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Assisted with accounting tasks.
Secretary cum Accounts Assistant
Indian Social Club
Jan 2003 - May 2005 (2 years 4 months)
Performed secretarial and accounting support duties.
Secretary cum Co-ordinator
Hope Carnival
Jul 2002 - Nov 2002 (4 months)
Handled secretarial and coordination tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Kerala
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Indian School Muscat
High School Diploma, General
Completed secondary education at Indian School Muscat.
Swiss School of Business and Management
Master of Business Administration, HR Management
Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on HR Management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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