Alaa Hourani

HR & Talent Acquisition Officer with hands-on experience supporting project-based recruitment and workforce planning in fast-paced environments. Successfully recruited and onboarded 80+ employees and trainers for large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with project timelines and operational requirements. Experienced in coordinating with cross-functional teams and supporting staffing for donor-funded and government-related initiatives.

Committed to transparent, efficient, and impact-driven HR practices aligned with organizational goals.

HR & Talent Acquisition Officer at Ideal Innovation House (2023-01 – Present)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for project-based roles, including trainers, coordinators, and support staff.
• Recruited and onboarded 80+ employees to support program delivery within strict timelines.
• Coordinated closely with project teams to align hiring with program requirements and milestones.
• Supported staffing for initiatives such as DigiSkills Project, ensuring timely resource allocation.
• Maintained HR documentation and employee records in compliance with organizational policies.
• Contributed to improving onboarding processes for better integration and readiness of new hires.
• Ensured clear communication with candidates, enhancing transparency and candidate experience.
• Supported staffing needs linked to government and development-related initiatives.
• Coordinated across departments to ensure operational readiness for project implementation.

Civil Engineering Trainee at Ministry of Public Works & Housing (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Worked within the public sector environment and gained exposure to structured civil engineering projects and government operations.
• Participated in civil engineering laboratory work, including testing construction materials such as concrete, soil, and aggregates to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Assisted in quantity surveying tasks, including quantity take-off and material estimation for engineering projects.
• Supported site activities and assisted engineering supervision teams when required.
• Contributed to preparing technical reports and documenting laboratory test results and engineering observations.
• Gained a solid understanding of civil engineering project stages, from design through execution and monitoring.

Bachelor of Civil Engineering in Civil Engineering – University of Petra