A career across people, systems and strategy.

Roles

Where I've worked and what I delivered.

Aug 2024 — Present

Talent Acquisition Specialist

ARK Group DMCC · UK (Remote) — UK, Europe, Middle East & Caribbean

• Own end-to-end international recruitment for 40+ roles, from entry-level to Head of Department, on donor-funded programmes (UK FCDO, Canada, USAID).
• Built and maintain strategic talent pipelines, including a 500+ candidate pool, through targeted sourcing and headhunting.
• Led ATS optimisation and adoption (Workable, Microsoft Dynamics), improving visibility, consistency and candidate experience.
• Standardised recruitment processes and documentation, strengthening governance and audit readiness for international projects.
• Designed and deployed the company's first AI-enabled recruitment support agent (Microsoft Copilot) to guide hiring managers.
• Delivered recruitment and HR operational support across the UK, Jordan, Lebanon and Dubai.

Sep 2023 — Sep 2024

MBA, Chevening Scholar

University of Surrey — Surrey Business School

• Full-time MBA completed with Distinction as a Chevening Scholar (FCDO).
• Dissertation on adoption of AI-driven platforms in the UK HR and recruitment sector.
• Research grounded in 100+ survey responses and 10 in-depth recruiter interviews.
• Consultancy projects with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and MyDocSafe.

Aug 2022 — Sep 2023

Business Support Partner

Ericsson AB · Sweden

• Executed local payment operations, raised POs on SAP and managed tax-related activities for compliance.
• Administered local and international travel arrangements and expense reporting on SAP.
• Supported HR activities including employee relations, contracts and employee data management.
• Oversaw facility management, health and safety protocols, and local IT administration.

Feb 2021 — Jul 2022

HR & Recruitment Officer

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment, ensuring policy compliance and supporting hiring managers and candidates through onboarding.
• Acted as primary HR contact for external authorities and prepared monthly Social Security payment sheets.
• Provided backup payroll support, ensuring continuity during absences.
• Conducted HR inductions and monitored probation periods for new staff.

Sep 2020 — Feb 2021

Recruitment Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC) · Libya & Tunisia

• Managed end-to-end recruitment on Cornerstone ATS in compliance with GHROPP.
• Conducted Anti-Terrorism Compliance checks, reference checks and security clearances.
• Secured 40 candidate acceptances in 6 months with a zero-rejection rate on extended offers.

Apr 2015 — Sep 2020

HR Operations and Business Partner

Huawei Technical Service Co., Ltd

• Led recruitment — advertising vacancies, screening, interviews and offers.
• Administered monthly payroll on Oracle for ~300 formal employees, interns and outsourced staff.
• Managed supplier payments and monthly financial reports covering budget, taxes and social security.
• Partnered with department heads to align HR initiatives with business needs.

International Exposure

Working across cultures and borders.

Collaboration with organisations and individuals across multiple regions has taught me how to adapt frameworks to context — and how to identify what stays universal: clarity, fairness and respect for people.