ZAZainab Aljneibi
@zainabaljneibi
Experienced HR leader driving recruitment, retention, and people-first strategies.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I am an HR leader with 15+ years of experience in the UAE across education, construction, and finance, focused on building people-first strategies that improve retention and performance.
I have led large-scale HR operations, including directing HR for over 1,200 staff and managing teams of HR professionals while reducing turnover and absenteeism through targeted programs.
My strengths include talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, HR policy and compliance, and digitizing HR processes to improve efficiency and audit readiness.
I hold advanced HR qualifications and executive coaching credentials, and I lead with empathy, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resources Manager
Hilcrest Technical Contracting & Construction L.L.C
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year)
Developed recruitment strategies and hybrid onboarding that improved hiring efficiency and new-hire retention; digitized HR records and established performance management systems aligned to project KPIs.
Head of Human Resources
Emirates National School
Mar 2012 - May 2018 (6 years 2 months)
Directed HR for 1,200+ staff across five campuses, cut turnover by 44% and absenteeism by 60% through onboarding, coaching, and updated policies; implemented HR dashboards and international recruitment programs.
Financial Representative
Wafa Financial Services Company
Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 11 months)
Advised clients on personalized financial solutions and cultivated long-term client relationships to support business growth.
HR Assistant
Operation Research Strategy
Jan 2000 - Dec 2003 (3 years 11 months)
Supported recruitment logistics, personnel documentation, and maintenance of employee records to ensure accurate HR operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Australian Institute of Professional Coaches
Diploma of Executive Coaching, Executive Coaching
2020 - 2021
Completed a Diploma of Executive Coaching at the Australian Institute of Professional Coaches.
STSwinburne University of Technology
Master of Commerce, Human Resource Management
Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management from Swinburne University of Technology.
STSwinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Business, Human Resource Management
2007 - 2009
Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management with major in HR and minor in Business Law completed at Swinburne University of Technology.
HTHigher Colleges of Technology
Diploma of Applied Business, Applied Business
2004 - 2006
Completed a Diploma of Applied Business at Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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