Thameem Fadil

Senior HR Executive

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Profile summary

Accomplished Senior HR Executive with 6 years of progressive experience in human resources across the GCC and international markets. Fluent in English and Hindi, bringing extensive expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, UAE Labour Law compliance and employee relations. Track record includes managing full-cycle recruitment for hundreds of roles and driving strategic restructuring initiatives. Dedicated to optimizing HR operations and fostering productive workplace cultures.

Career highlights

Full Cycle Recruitment: Hired over 210 employees across corporate and retail operations using multiple sourcing channels and platforms.

Workforce Expansion: Recruited 19 Property Consultants within a two month period to support business growth in the UAE market.

Retention And Compliance: Improved employee retention by 11 percent while managing UAE Labor Law and MOHRE regulatory compliance.

Professional Certifications: Earned multiple credentials including a Microsoft Office Specialist certification for Office 2019 and UAE Labor Law.

Key skills

ProfessionalTalent Acquisition & Full-Cycle Recruitment Workforce Planning & Organizational Restructuring UAE Labour Law & MOHRE Compliance Employee Relations & Retention Strategy Onboarding Offboarding & Exit Management HR Policy Development & SOPs Visa Immigration & PRO Coordination Performance Management & KPI Analysis HRIS & HR Analytics Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination Employee Engagement & Training Development Onboarding, Offboarding & Exit Management Visa, Immigration & PRO Coordination Employee Relations Payroll Administration Leave Management Performance Management UAE Labour Law

Professional experience

Senior HR ExecutiveSep 2024 - Present
Minutes Quick ServicesDubai, United Arab Emirates

Directs full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning for corporate and multi-location retail operations while overseeing complete HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and compliance with UAE labor regulations. Manages visa and immigration processes in coordination with PROs alongside employee relations, payroll, leave administration, and performance management.

  • Hires personnel across senior and mid-level roles, securing 210+ employees using LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukrigulf, Gulf Talent, Boolean search, referrals, cold calling, and agency sourcing.
  • Builds agency partnerships and negotiates discounted job portal contracts, cutting time-to-hire to under 15 days through aggressive sourcing and internal referral programs.
  • Directs employment visa and immigration procedures with PRO liaisons, handling renewals, cancellations, medical fitness tests, biometrics, work permits, and passport audits for MOHRE compliance.
  • Drives employee retention and relations upward by 11 percent through structured stay interviews, grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and regular retail branch visits.
  • Restructures company-wide departments in response to operational challenges in the UAE, using KPI analysis and departmental feedback to optimize workforce design and role performance.
HR SpecialistJun 2023 - Jul 2024
Sustainable Homes Real EstateDubai, United Arab Emirates

Directed recruitment operations for real estate and investment functions, managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding. Maintained HR documentation and compliance frameworks aligned with UAE Labour Law while partnering on employee relations and retention initiatives.

  • Hired 19 Property Consultants within a 2-month period to support residential and investment portfolio expansion across the UAE market.
  • Administered complete offboarding processes, handling exit interviews, asset clearance, final settlements, and handover coordination.
  • Authored and maintained HR documentation, including job descriptions, policies, procedures, employment contracts, and disciplinary records.
HR AdminApr 2020 - Mar 2023
Accountants Service SocietyKerala, India

Directed human resources administration, overseeing the complete employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding. Administered payroll inputs, statutory compliance, benefits, and HR documentation across the organization.

  • Coordinated onboarding programs by delivering HR orientation, policy training, and compliance briefings for new hires.
  • Administered payroll coordination, leave management, and attendance tracking to maintain operational accuracy.
  • Handled exit management processes including exit interviews, asset clearance, and final documentation.
Guest Speaker (Volunteer)Jan 2024 - Present
GCC Top VoiceDubai

Served as a guest speaker for volunteer initiatives, delivering structured talks focused on recruitment processes, current job market dynamics, job hunting strategies, and ATS resume writing techniques.

  • Facilitated educational sessions on recruitment and ATS resume writing.
  • Presented insights regarding job market trends and job hunting strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce
Jamia Hamdard University
  • New Delhi, India.
SHRM CP
Blue Ocean Academy
  • Ongoing

Certifications

Talent SourcingLinkedIn Learning
Advanced MS ExcelGTEC Education
Generative AI in HRLinkedIn Learning
UAE Labour LawDost Global Academy
Naukri Gulf Certified RecruiterNaukri Gulf
Compensation & BenefitsLinkedIn Learning
MS Office Specialist (Office 2019)GTEC Education
SAP SuccessFactors, FICOAccountants Service Society
Guest Speaker (Volunteer) - GCC Top Voice, Dubai (2024): sessions on Recruitment, Job Market, Job Hunting Strategies and ATS Resume writing.Volunteer
SHRM CP — Blue Ocean Academy (Ongoing)Ongoing

Languages

English · Fluent

Hindi · Intermediate