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Zineb Filali

HR Consultant - People and Culture

$1,200/day
Dubai, AE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Zineb

With 14 years of experience at Virgin Mobile, I am a results-driven and strategic HR consultant known for my ability to partner with businesses and achieve operational success and performance improvement. My expertise lies in strategic HR areas such as employee relations, culture transformation, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, change management, and organizational development.

As an HR consultant, I offer valuable HR analytics that provide crucial information for decision-making. By leveraging data, metrics, and industry trends, I guide organizations in making well-informed choices to contribute to organizational effectiveness and drive better performance.

I am highly skilled at offering consultative support and forging partnerships with key stakeholders. By collaborating closely with executives, managers, and cross-functional teams, I address HR challenges effectively and develop customized solutions that align with business objectives.

In summary, as a dedicated HR consultant, I bring a wealth of experience, strategic expertise, and a passion for delivering results. If you are seeking a reliable partner who can help drive HR excellence through data-driven insights and collaborative problem-solving, I am confident in my ability to support your organization's success.
  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa
    Group VP People
    April 2014 - March 2023 (8 years and 11 months)
    Dubai - United Arab Emirates

    • Served as a key member of the executive team, providing guidance and expertise and influencing stakeholders to drive the HR strategy and optimize business performance.
    • Responsible for strengthening overall employee culture and leading change management at all levels throughout a diverse and multi-cultural organization to drive business optimization.
    • Led the HR department across a diverse team in Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Malaysia and South Africa, and coach them in various HR functions such as organizational development, workforce planning, employee relations, learning and development, succession planning, retention, recruiting, compensation, total rewards, safety, HR compliance, and HR analytics.
    • Designed and implement people strategies in talent acquisition, talent management, engagement, organizational development, reward programs, succession planning, employee relations, and employee well-being, aligning them with business goals and employee needs.
    • Worked closely with key stakeholders to implement HR programs aligned with business goals and employee's needs.
    • Developed and execute the People Value Proposition to support talent acquisition and retention strategies across the MEA region.
    • Drove the development of digital and financial services capabilities and skillsets to support the organization's digital transformation.
    • Implemented a performance management system across the group, providing practical tools for managers and enhancing company effectiveness.
    • Introduced and lead a succession planning program for the identification and retention of key employees.
    • Led the Diversity and Inclusion Program to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
    • Led the well-being program to ensure a healthy work environment and maximize employee performance.
  • Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa
    Group Corporate Affairs Senior Manager
    August 2008 - April 2014 (5 years and 8 months)
    Dubai - United Arab Emirates

    • Ensured that all Group Companies maintained highest standards of corporate governance, ethics, and compliance
    • Ensured effective management, storage and disposition of key corporate Records.
    • Administrated the share issues, mergers, and takeovers
    • Maintained company registers
    • Managed People Share Option schemes
    • Renewed company insurance including Directors, officers, employees, equipment, business, and premises
    • Developed and implemented policies associated with privacy, confidentiality, and access to records and the protection of sensitive and private information
    • Fostered an internal ethos and culture of strong compliance with corporate governance rules and regulations
    • Set up new companies and ensure that commercial registration or any other corporate document is renewed in time
    • Supported the management in preparing MVNO license applications
  • Blue System
    Business Development Manager
    September 2007 - August 2008 (11 months)
    Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    Successfully led key projects which resulted to the increase of number of customers and turnover in the UAE.

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Education

  • Master's degree, Human Resources Management
    Middlesex University Dubai
    2018
    Master's degree, Human Resources Management
  • Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, International Business/Trade/ Commerce
    Université Hassan II Aïn Chock de Casablanca
    1999
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, International Business/Trade/ Commerce

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