Wajid Ali, Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Specialist

About

Results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition and Strategic Operations Leader based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with over 9 years of progressive experience driving organizational growth through strategic hiring, talent management, and operational excellence across the MENA region. Proven success in leading end-to-end recruitment and executive search initiatives for diverse industries, including construction, data centers, infrastructure, and corporate services. Highly skilled in strategic sourcing, headhunting, and talent mapping using advanced tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and professional networks to identify, attract, and retain top-tier professionals across multiple business divisions. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with leadership teams to design targeted hiring strategies aligned with business goals, employer branding, and workforce planning needs. Recognized for delivering measurable hiring outcomes through proactive pipeline management, data-driven insights, and process optimization. Experienced in UAE labor law compliance, HR policy alignment, and cross-functional recruitment delivery within high growth, multi-entity organizations. Currently based in Abu Dhabi on an Own Visa, offering immediate availability, strong regional market knowledge, and a strategic understanding of talent trends across the MENA region to support organizational excellence and sustainable business expansion.

Experience

skills hub Recruitment Solution

Nov 2024 – Present

Abu Dhabi

Recruitment Specialist

• Managed end-to-end recruitment across construction, infrastructure, IT, and healthcare sectors, delivering 150+ successful placements for UAE government and private projects. • Partnered with senior management and project directors to execute strategic talent sourcing and workforce planning, ensuring timely project mobilization. • Utilized ATS tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, ) to streamline hiring workflows, achieving a 30% reduction in time-to-hire and enhanced candidate quality. • Strengthened employer branding through optimized LinkedIn campaigns and candidate experience initiatives, driving a 40% increase in inbound talent pipelines. • Supported CSR and employee engagement initiatives, contributing to corporate reputation and community outreach programs. • Designed and implemented structured interview and assessment processes, improving hiring efficiency, retention, and stakeholder satisfaction

Talent2Germany

Nov 2023 – Nov 2024

Abu Dhabi

Talent & HR Coordinator (Remote Projects – Europe & GCC)

• Coordinated cross-border recruitment and HR operations between Europe (Germany) and the GCC, ensuring seamless alignment of remote project activities and staffing needs. • Managed end-to-end HR documentation, including contracts, onboarding materials, and compliance reports, maintaining 100% accuracy with international employment standards. • Streamlined communication between senior stakeholders, project managers, and regional teams, improving response efficiency and project coordination by 25%. • Supported international recruitment drives and talent deployment logistics, ensuring smooth onboarding for remote professionals and project-based hires. • Contributed to community engagement and educational partnership initiatives, reinforcing organizational reputation and stakeholder collaboration.

Al Farhan Medical Centre

Jan 2022 – Nov 2023

Abu Dhabi

Purchasing Manager

• Operational & Financial Oversight: Managed the full operational lifecycle, including budgetary control, large-scale procurement, and logistics, ensuring continuous service delivery. • Compliance and Governance Leadership: Acted as the primary point of contact for regulatory compliance (DOH/HAAD, UAE Labor Law), developing and implementing robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that minimized risk and maintained essential service continuity across the entire organization. • Talent & HR Program Management: Oversaw end-to-end HR functions, including policy implementation, employee relations, and full-cycle staffing for key administrative and support roles, driving a compliant and efficient workforce foundation.

TIES Organization

Mar 2017 – Jan 2020

Pakistan

Human Resource Supervisor

• Workforce Planning & Support: Functioned as the lead for administrative and HR support, including talent documentation, employee record management, and coordinating staffing requirements for local projects. • HR Compliance & Policy Implementation: Ensured strict adherence to internal HR policies and local labor laws, supporting compliance across all staff processes, from onboarding through performance management. • Operational Efficiency & Administration: Managed essential vendor contracts, supply logistics, and facilities administration, providing foundational support in managing the operational supply chain and achieving administrative efficiency.

Skyians Organization

Feb 2015 – Jan 2017

Pakistan

HR Coordinator & Administration

Provided foundational HR administrative support, managing employee records and compliance for the early talent lifecycle. Additionally, delivered critical logistical and administrative support to technical teams and managed basic financial controls, including office procurement, to ensure consistent operational continuity.

Education

IBMS University

Aug 2011 – Aug 2013

Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management

University of Peshawar

Aug 2008 – Jan 2010

Bachelors of Arts, Economics-Statistics

Wajid Ali

Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Specialist

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