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Swithl Dacuag

@swithldacuag

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People and Culture leader who drives compliant, data-driven HR operations and wellbeing-focused employee engagement.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a People & Culture/HR leadership role where I can run end-to-end HR operations, strengthen wellbeing and engagement, and make data-driven people decisions—while ensuring full compliance and operational excellence.

I’m a People and Culture leader with 9 years of experience supporting associates and leaders across multi-department operations. I’m trusted to partner with HR directors and leaders on wellbeing, data-driven people decisions, and operational excellence—while keeping compliance tight.

In my current role as People & Culture Assistant Manager, I manage HR strategy execution and alignment with organizational goals, including emotional wellbeing, grievances, and disciplinary processes. I leverage HR technology to automate recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration, while improving onboarding turnaround time and employee query resolution speed.

I’ve repeatedly delivered measurable outcomes: during the HR Director’s maternity leave, I led full-spectrum HR operations for 260+ employees across multiple departments with zero disruption to strategic initiatives. I championed 100% HR compliance, maintained 100% accuracy in MHub data, and reduced audit findings to 0%—safeguarding regulatory adherence.

I also focus on engagement and leadership effectiveness, contributing to a 5% increase in the Leadership Index Survey at Aloft Abu Dhabi (2025), with a 94% “K” rating. I’ve supported engagement and work-life balance improvements (3% engagement score increase and 6% work-life balance satisfaction improvement) and helped drive Marriott International TakeCare Certification and Emiratization goals through wellbeing and development programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

People & Culture Assistant Manager

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Aloft Hotel

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Managed HR team operations during the HR Director’s maternity leave, supporting 260+ employees across multiple departments with zero disruption to strategic initiatives. Drove HR compliance and automation to achieve 100% accuracy in HR data, 0% audit findings, improved onboarding and query resolution speed, and delivered engagement and wellbeing improvements (including a 94% “K” rating on the 2025

HR Operations HR strategy Employee Relations Compliance Management Performance Management Employee Engagement

Assistant HR Manager

Courtyard by Marriott

Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Oversee recruitment and selection and manage payroll while supporting daily HR operations under the Director of HR. Champion employee engagement and wellbeing, facilitate training, and handle compliance, grievances, and progressive disciplinary processes.

Payroll Support HR Operations Employee Engagement Training Facilitation Grievances Disciplinary Compliance

Human Resources Executive

Aloft Hotel

Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)

Supported human resources operations at Aloft Hotel, contributing to day-to-day HR activities. Worked as part of the HR team to support associate needs and operational HR delivery.

HR Operations Employee Support HR Compliance Onboarding coordination Performance Support training coordination Policy Updates Communication

Human Resources Coordinator

Aloft Hotel

May 2022 - Mar 2023 (10 months)

Coordinated HR activities at Aloft Hotel, supporting core HR processes and associate administration. Assisted with HR operations and documentation to support compliant, organized day-to-day HR delivery.

HR Coordination Onboarding & Support HR Documentation Employee records management Compliance Support Data Tracking Scheduling Communication

Equestrian Coordinator

The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert

Nov 2017 - Apr 2022 (4 years 5 months)

Supported on-property guest experiences through equestrian coordination and kids club operations. Helped ensure smooth daily activities for families and guests.

Childcare Support Schedule Coordination Customer Satisfaction Team Coordination event support

Freelance Writer

Freelance

May 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Ghostwrote academic content, ebooks, research materials, and book summaries. Produced written deliverables tailored to project requirements and audiences.

ghostwriting Academic Writing EBook Writing Book Summary Writing Content Development Editing Written Communication