Ibrahim Elmeligi

Head of Talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates17 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

PHRi™-certified with 9+ years in People Operations.
Expert in aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Proven track record in diverse industry recruitment.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR professional with expertise in recruitment across multiple industries.

Contact

melgsm4@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Recruitment PlanningFull Life Cycle RecruitingDiversity & InclusionHiring Project ManagementRecruitment StrategiesInternship Program ManagementFull-cycle RecruitmentClient ConsultationsUnderstanding Hiring NeedsQuality AssuranceTest AutomationTesting

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Application Tracking System (ATS)Attracting Top TalentBehavioral AssessmentBehavioral AssessmentsCandidate AssessmentCandidate AssessmentsCandidate HiringCandidate ScreeningCandidate SelectionCandidate SourcingCompany RegistrationCompensation & benefitsCompliance with Local Employment RegulationsDatabase Administration

About

PHRi™-certified People Operations & Talent Acquisition with 9+ years of experience driving recruitment strategies, HR operations, and workforce planning across diverse industries. I specialize in building talent pipelines, streamlining HR processes, and aligning people strategies with organizational goals. With a strong foundation in HRIS management and system optimization, backed by a background in software development, I bring a unique ability to bridge HR and technology. This enables me to design efficient processes, enhance employee experience, and ensure data-driven decision-making. I have led successful hiring and talent strategies across multiple sectors—including IT, Telecom, Fintech, Family Office Investment, FMCG, Online Groceries, E-commerce, Digital Payment Solutions, Infrastructure, Firefighting, and Digital Marketing. This breadth of exposure allows me to adapt quickly, deliver tailored people solutions, and contribute to both technical and non-technical workforce success.

Experience

Creative advanced technologies_cat

HR Operations & Talent Acquisition

May 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Achievements
Designed and executed group-wide workforce planning and hiring strategies, enabling business expansion across 8+ industries.
Recruited talent from 35+ nationalities, ensuring compliance with UAE and KSA labor laws and streamlining visa and mobility processes.
Implemented HRIS upgrades and digital transformation initiatives that cut operational costs and improved reporting accuracy.
Built structured onboarding programs and employee handbooks, improving retention and time-to-productivity.
Partnered with the Group Board to align HR strategies with business goals, boosting talent acquisition effectiveness across MENA, Europe, LATAM, and APAC.
Established standardized HR analytics and reporting, providing leadership with data-driven insights for decision-making.
Championed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, strengthening employer branding and employee engagement.
Core Responsibilities
Lead HR operations for CAT and support workforce planning across the group.
Oversee end-to-end recruitment, selection, and talent development programs.
Train hiring managers on fair and bias-free recruitment practices.
Define job requirements, conduct market benchmarking, and support compensation strategies.
Ensure labor law compliance, manage employee relations, and resolve workplace conflicts.

Strategic Recruitment PlanningMarket AnalysisTeam LeadershipApplication Tracking System (ATS)Full Life Cycle RecruitingJob Analysis+10

Thames valley consulting services

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Dec 2021 – May 2022 · 5 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

Key Achievements
Launched and managed an internship program for a leading Russian cybersecurity company in Morocco, securing university partnerships and onboarding top technical talent.
Supported large-scale hiring projects in Germany’s automotive industry, ensuring timely placements through structured sourcing, assessments, and candidate engagement.
Delivered end-to-end recruitment for software development initiatives in Riyadh, aligning workforce supply with client project deadlines.
Partnered with a leading telecom provider in Qatar to staff critical roles, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality.
Executed an outsourcing program for a Network Operations Center in Dubai, building a qualified technical workforce to support operations.
Core Responsibilities
Directed full recruitment lifecycle across multiple industries and regions.
Conducted workforce planning with clients to anticipate project demands.
Managed candidate sourcing, technical assessments, and contract negotiations.
Coordinated onboarding and ensured smooth integration into client projects.

Hiring Project ManagementRecruitment StrategiesInternship Program ManagementMarket ResearchUniversity EngagementTalent Pipeline Building+17

Rpmanetworks

HR Operations & Talent Acquisition

Jan 2019 – Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Key Achievements
Directed recruitment and HR operations across 4 countries, building remote teams in Egypt and Romania for software and marketing functions.
Led recruitment for high-profile projects, including NEOM (KSA) and smart fire systems in Dubai with Etisalat and Civil Defense, ensuring compliance with Saudi localization requirements.
Strengthened HR systems and processes, improving recruitment efficiency and reducing time-to-hire.
Developed and implemented onboarding frameworks that improved employee integration and retention.
Partnered with senior management to align HR strategies with corporate objectives, ensuring workforce readiness for large-scale IoT and telecom projects.
Core Responsibilities
Managed end-to-end recruitment from job analysis to candidate assessment.
Oversaw HR compliance with UAE and KSA labor laws.
Built talent pipelines to support telecom, IoT, and infrastructure projects.
Supported performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
Coordinated HR for cross-border projects and multicultural teams.

Recruitment StrategiesHiring GoalsHR CollaborationProject ManagementTravel ManagementOffice Management+21

Confidential careers

Recruitment Consultant

Oct 2015 – Oct 2018 · 3 yrs · El Mansoura, Ad Daqahliyah, Egypt

Key Achievements
Delivered successful placements for IT and telecom clients by tailoring recruitment strategies to project requirements.
Built long-term client relationships by providing consistent hiring support and talent market insights.
Improved candidate sourcing through job boards, referrals, and networking, expanding the company’s talent pool.
Enhanced client satisfaction by ensuring smooth onboarding and reducing early turnover
Core Responsibilities
Consulted with clients to understand hiring needs and workforce planning.
Sourced, screened, and assessed candidates for technical and non-technical roles.
Coordinated interviews and managed client-candidate communication.
Supported employment contract finalization and onboarding processes.

Client ConsultationsUnderstanding Hiring NeedsProject Requirements AnalysisCandidate SourcingJob Boards UtilizationReferrals+2

Ali abdelrahman establishment -software house – mecca (ksa)

Quality Assurance Manager

Sep 2012 – Sep 2015 · 3 yrs

Key Achievements
Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and strategies, improving software quality and reducing defects.
Designed automation frameworks using JavaScript and Selenium, increasing testing efficiency and coverage.
Collaborated to ensure alignment between development and QA objectives, delivering projects on time.
Provided detailed reports and actionable insights to management, enhancing decision-making and project visibility.
Core Responsibilities
Create and execute test cases and automation frameworks.
Conduct functional and regression testing for software and hardware systems.
Coordinate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure quality standards.
Monitor and report on testing progress, risks, and results.

ListenJavaSeleniumQuality AssuranceTestingTest Automation

Raya information technology

Quality Assurance Specialist - Hardware | Software

Jan 2007 – Jan 2012 · 5 yrs · Cairo, Egypt

Key Achievements
Developed and executed test plans for mobile software and hardware systems, improving device reliability and user experience across Android and iOS platforms.
Created and maintained automation frameworks using Selenium and JavaScript to streamline mobile app testing.
Collaborated with business analysis and development teams to identify and resolve defects in mobile applications and device functionality.
Provided actionable testing reports that supported faster deployment and higher-quality mobile solutions.
Core Responsibilities
Design and execute test cases for mobile operating systems and applications (Android & iOS).
Maintain automation frameworks for mobile app and device testing.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure mobile solutions meet quality standards.
Document and communicate testing outcomes and recommendations for mobile devices.