Aleem Syed

HR Manager with 7+ years' experience across India, the UAE and the USA, covering the full employee life cycle from workforce planning and talent acquisition through to performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations and HR compliance. Skilled in HRIS administration, payroll processing, HR policy development and labour law compliance, with a track record of building HR strategies that reduce turnover, lift engagement and support business growth in multicultural, multi-site environments. Experienced partnering with department heads and senior leadership to align HR operations with organizational objectives, and adept at using HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, hiring efficiency) to drive data-informed decisions.

HR Manager - SAR Group - Dubai, UAE

(2025-05)

Managed HR operations, recruitment and workforce planning to support 150% headcount growth across 12 departments, ensuring compliant on boarding, HRIS data accuracy and workforce scalability during rapid business expansion.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning for blue-collar, sales and technical field staff, ensuring qualified talent is sourced and on boarded in line with operational needs.
• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with UAE Labour Law; handle employee grievances and disciplinary actions to maintain fair, compliant workplace practices.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and other authorities on visa processing, labour contracts and dispute resolution.
• Design and run performance appraisal systems and KPI tracking to lift productivity and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee payroll processing, HRIS data management and benefits administration, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of employee records.
• Design compensation structures, salary bench marking and incentive schemes to attract and retain talent while preserving internal equity.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition and retention initiatives that improve morale and reduce turnover.
• Prepare and monitor annual HR budgets and analyse turnover, absenteeism and hiring-efficiency metrics to support leadership decision-making.
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to the CEO, providing counsel on organizational structure, workforce strategy and critical people decisions.

HR Officer - Arafat Vision LLC - Dubai, UAE

(2024-11 - 2025-05)

Executed end-to-end recruitment — sourcing, screening and placement — filling 80+ vacancies within 3 months for 100+ clients across healthcare, construction, oil & gas/mining, and blue-collar/white-collar sectors.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment — job posting, sourcing, screening and interviewing — coordinating with client companies to fill blue-collar, white-collar and healthcare vacancies within deadline.
• Handled on boarding documentation, employment contracts and induction for new hires, and maintained HRIS records for accuracy and compliance.
• Supported payroll preparation by collecting attendance, leave and overtime data for finance processing.
• Coordinated visa processing, labour contracts and PRO documentation in compliance with UAE labour law.
• Assisted with performance appraisal coordination, HR compliance audits and training and development programs.
• Managed off boarding, including resignation processing, final settlements and exit documentation.

HR Specialist - Regal Sales Corporation Pvt Ltd - Hyderabad, India

(2022-02 - 2024-10)

• Led recruitment for sales, marketing and field staff, partnering with sales managers to meet manpower requirements for retail and distribution expansion.
• Managed employee relations, grievance resolution and disciplinary actions across multiple sales branches and field operations.
• Tracked sales team K P Is to support performance appraisals and alignment of individual performance with targets.
• Oversaw attendance, payroll inputs and leave tracking, and managed full on boarding-to-off boarding documentation.

HR Intern (Virtual/Remote) - GE Aerospace - California, USA

(2023-08 - 2024-02)

Completed a structured remote internship covering recruitment, on boarding and employee documentation within a corporate HRIS environment, undertaken alongside full-time employment in Hyderabad.

• Studied talent acquisition workflows including sourcing, screening and virtual interview coordination.
• Built understanding of U.S. workplace policies, compliance standards and international HR practices through structured online learning modules.

HR Executive - Grace Hospital - Hyderabad, India

(2020-03 - 2022-01)

• Coordinated staffing for clinical and non-clinical departments, including nurse, technician and administrative recruitment with medical licensing/credential verification.
• Maintained staff records for certifications, renewals and immunizations to meet healthcare regulatory compliance.
• Assisted shift-roster scheduling and workforce planning to support smooth 24/7 hospital operations.
• Supported HR compliance audits, preparing employee files and documentation to internal and regulatory standards.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources - Osmania University (2020 - 2022)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Human Resources - Osmania University (2017 - 2020)