Sayed Edroos
Dubai, UAE *****.*********@*******.*** +971-**-***-**** LinkedIn
SUMMARY
Rewarded and recognized as an outstanding leader, exceptional professional and forward-thinking leader. Bold, imaginative and strong-willed, always finding a way, or making one. Dynamic and results-driven HR Professional with 20+ years of experience across the Middle East. Expertise in pre-opening projects, change management, talent acquisition, and diversity & inclusion. I have led high-impact HR strategies and operations in hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. I have successfully been part of pre openings and opened five-star hotels within countries, hired and onboarded over 15,000 employees, and driven large-scale pre-opening and transformation projects Proven track record in strategic HR leadership within hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. Adept at aligning HR strategies with business goals to enhance organizational performance. A unique blend of executive acumen, technology, and business excellence solutions, credited with strong ROI.
“Sayed has been a real asset to the team during our unique project for the Football World Cup 2022 in Qatar. With his dedication, pro-activity and absolute flexibility Sayed was a massive supporter of our mission. He is truly a solution finder, tackling challenges with professionality without losing his humour. I am grateful that Sayed was part of our adventure, and it was a true pleasure working with him.” Ute Saltenberger Regional Director Human Resources Middle East & Africa – Kempinski Hotels & Resorts SKILLS
HR Strategy & People Leadership:
Strategic HR leadership, Workforce planning, HR transformation, Organizational design, Pre-opening & multi-country HR setup, Executive coaching, HR business partnering Talent Acquisition & Development:
Talent acquisition, High-volume hiring, Employer branding, Leadership development, Onboarding & retention, Succession planning, Performance management
Culture & Operational Excellence:
Change management, Diversity, equity & inclusion, Employee engagement, Culture building, HR analytics, ROI- focused HR solutions
Employee Relations & Systems:
Employee relations, Labor law compliance, HR policies & procedures, HRIS implementation, Compliance & governance, Critical thinking & empathy
EXPERIENCE
MONDUS GROUP REAL ESTATE DUBAI, UAE
Human Resources Director
Jun 2024 – Mar 2025
• Designed & implemented 12+ core HR policies aligned with UAE labour law, cutting compliance risks by 90%.
• Aligned HR strategy with business goals, improving cross-departmental collaboration and cutting time-to-hire
• Reduced employee turnover by 18% through revamped onboarding, career pathing, & structured feedback. AL SAMIA HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANCY DUBAI, UAE
Group Director – Human Resources
May 2023 – May 2024
• Delivered HR strategy & compliance solutions to 6+ client organizations across real estate, hospitality, & retail.
• Created a searchable head-hunter and talent database covering 20+ countries, slashing sourcing time
• Drove initiatives across client sites, increasing female representation in senior roles by 22% in 10 months. Built centralized policy templates that cut setup time for new clients by 40% and reduced legal consulting spend by AED 150K/year
ACCOR HOTELS AND RESORTS - (FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022) DOHA, QATAR Assistant Group Director – Talent and Culture Operations Aug 2021 – Mar 2023
• Directed HR operations for 12,300+ staff across 60+ properties supporting the FIFA World Cup project.
• Reduced average onboarding time from 14 to 6 days through streamlined processes and tech-driven induction.
• Managed a team of 48 HR professionals, optimizing shift structures and achieving a 30% boost in service coverage.
FAIRMONT AJMAN AND FAIRMONT FUJAIRAH BEACH RESORT DUBAI, UAE Cluster Director – Talent and Culture
Mar 2017 – Jul 2021
• Oversaw HR for 650+ associates across two luxury hotels, managing full-spectrum HR services and strategy.
• Reduced turnover from 47% to 32% and increased employee satisfaction from 73% to 85% within 10 months.
• Saved AED 280K annually by consolidating vendor contracts and automating leave and attendance systems.
• Launched digital learning platforms, increasing L&D participation rates by 70% YOY. SOFITEL THE PALM RESORT & SPA DUBAI UAE
Director Human Resources – Pre-Opening
July 2012 – February 2017
• Managed HR operations for 950 associates during pre-opening.
• Ensured compliance with corporate HR policies
• Implemented training programs and streamlined onboarding processes.
• Developed leadership development and change management strategies. SOFITEL JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE DUBAI UAE
Director Human Resources – Pre-Opening
March 2008 – July 2012
• Member of the Executive Team, leading the entire HR function for 400+ employees, reporting to the General Manager/VP Operations.
• Key focuses on re-designing the organization structure and aligning it with company’s growth strategy. Developing, updating, and implementing all HR policies & procedures.
• Develop job descriptions and oversee employee relations and employee engagement. In addition, I have also held senior HR roles at, Movenpick Hotel Al Bidaa (Kuwait) from 2006–201, delivering successful hotel pre-openings, managed HR for 250+ staff, and executed high-impact programs in compliance, talent acquisition, and leadership development, resulting in 25%+ gains in employee productivity and significant improvement in engagement KPIs.
EDUCATION
MBA – INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
• Buckinghamshire New University
• MBA completion February 2025
LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN STARTEGIC MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
• Cromwell University, UK
• Level 7 Completion March 2024
CERTIFICATIONS
• CHRC: Certified Human Resources Consultant American Certification Institute
• CHRM: Certified Human Resource Manager American Certification Institute
• CHRMP: Certified Human Resources Management Professional American Certification Institute
• CIPD: HR Fundamentals Future Learn