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Talent Acquisition Human Resources Business Partner

Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted:
July 14, 2025

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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



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