Youssef waheed, C-KPI

Head of Talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates5 yrs 1 mo experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in Talent Acquisition across EMEA/MENA regions.
  • Led recruitment for 70+ employees in diverse industries.
  • Strong background in HR digitalization initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in Talent Acquisition within the SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Talent AcquisitionTalent ManagementTechnical RecruitingRecruitment MarketingHuman Resources (hr)Recruiting

Other Skills

AccountingAnalytical SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsBehavioral InterviewingBudget ManagementBudgetingCBICommunicationCompetency Based InterviewingCost AccountingCustomer ServiceDiversity RecruitmentEmployee TrainingEmployer BrandingEvent Planning

About

Passionate about people and deeply experienced in diverse Human Resources functions, my expertise shines in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management. With a rich background boasting 3 years in Talent Acquisition, including substantial experience in SaaS startups, I bring a global touch to hiring and headhunting talents across various regions, with a primary focus on EMEA/MENA. My versatile experience spans roles in both Tech and Non-Tech domains, covering a spectrum of industries.

Experience

5 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 1 mo
Average Tenure
2 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Ziwo

2 roles

Regional People & Talent Partner | MENA | GCC

Promoted

Nov 2025Present · 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop comprehensive recruitment strategies.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to offer acceptance, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
  • Lead the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition into ZIWO.
  • Manage the visa process and visa renewals for UAE talents, addressing their requests and ensuring timely resolutions.
  • Work on the development and implementation of a performance management framework to drive organizational excellence.
  • Spear-head HR digitalization initiatives to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Foster relationships with universities, professional organizations, and other talent pools to enhance recruitment efforts.
  • Regularly report on recruitment metrics and provide actionable insights to improve the recruitment process.
  • Hired approximately 70 employees across Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, India, and Egypt, specializing in product and tech roles.
  • Worked on employee engagement initiatives to cultivate a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
  • Played a pivotal role in establishing new offices, contributing to hiring, operational setup, and infrastructure planning.
Global Talent AcquisitionTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementLinkedIn RecruiterApplicant Tracking SystemsInterviewing+5

Regional People & Talent Specialist | MENA | GCC

Nov 2023Nov 2025 · 2 yrs · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop comprehensive recruitment strategies.
  • Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates to identify the best-fit candidates.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to offer acceptance, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
  • Lead the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition into ZIWO.
  • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for critical roles, anticipating future hiring needs.
  • Implement innovative sourcing techniques, including but not limited to, social media, job boards, employee referrals, and networking events.
  • Foster relationships with universities, professional organizations, and other talent pools to attract top talent.
  • Regularly report on recruitment metrics and provide insights to improve the recruitment process.
LinkedIn RecruiterTechnical RecruitingGlobal SourcingGlobal RecruitingCompetency Based InterviewingHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)+7

The kpi institute

Global Talent Acquisition Partner | EMEA - APAC - MENA

Sep 2022Nov 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Remote

  • Build and maintain “trusted advisor” relationships with Business Leaders, Hiring Managers and other HR team members
  • Partner with Hiring Manager and HR team members to develop specific job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and necessary skill sets
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders and hiring managers
  • Manage the full life cycle of recruitment and build pipeline for a variety of positions at all levels, and performing recruiting functions for the business
  • Develop recommendations for recruitment programs, budgets, and collateral to attract talent
  • Maintain a solid level of industry knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of competitive landscape
  • As a key member of the Talent Acquisition team promotes an environment of excitement for all applicants and job candidates
Screening ResumesTalent ManagementCBIEmployer BrandingHuman Resources (HR)Applicant Tracking Systems+7

Careem

Regional Talent Acquisition Coordinator | Temp Contract - MENA - KSA

Nov 2021May 2022 · 6 mos · Cairo, Egypt

  • Scheduling interviews and phone screens working directly with candidates and hiring managers, in some cases arranging travel for visiting candidates.
  • Updating candidate records and job postings in recruiting systems and confirming new hires.
  • Providing follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status via phone and email .
  • Tracking recruiting activities and providing candidate status in a weekly report.
  • Coordinating the post-interview debrief meetings and providing debrief materials .
  • Identifying opportunities for improving the candidate experience and scheduling efficiency.
  • Assisting in the coordination of other recruiting activities as needed.
Screening ResumesEmployer BrandingHuman Resources (HR)Applicant Tracking SystemsHiringJob Boards+5

Raya cx

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Aug 2021Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · 6th of October, Cairo, Egypt

  • Identify all needs replacement positions or expansion requests and work on their hiring.
  • Establish recruiting requirements by studying and planning for the organization business plan and work proactively to fulfill all vacant positions.
  • Identify applicant requirements for each job by studying job descriptions and job qualifications and Track and report all recruiting & hiring processes and follow continuous improvement targets.
  • Lead the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each vacant position including posting the job, coordinating all required tests & assessments, all interviews and the job offer in case of acceptance or feedback in case of rejection or pipeline.
Screening ResumesCBIEmployer BrandingRecruitment MarketingHuman Resources (HR)Applicant Tracking Systems+7

Bdo esnad

Human Resources Recruitment Specialist ( Temp Contract )

Jul 2021Aug 2021 · 1 mo · Qesm Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

  • Support in recruiting the needed positions starting from understanding the position, attracting calibers, screening, scheduling interviews and interviewing candidates.
  • Managing all personnel documents and issues, legal stuff for the employees. Organize and maintain personnel records
  • Responsible for from 1 and Form 6 in terms of adding or removing any employee
  • Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently
Screening ResumesHuman Resources (HR)Applicant Tracking SystemsHiringJob BoardsInterviewing+4

Talent 360 me

Human Resources Associate intern

Mar 2021Jun 2021 · 3 mos · Qesm El Doki, Al Jizah, Egypt

  • Support in recruiting the needed positions starting from understanding the position, attracting calibers, screening, scheduling interviews and interviewing candidates.
  • Managing all personnel documents and issues, legal stuff for the employees. Organize and maintain personnel records
  • Responsible for from 1 and Form 6 in terms of adding or removing any employee
  • Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently
Screening ResumesHuman Resources (HR)Applicant Tracking SystemsJob BoardsInterviewingScreening+3

Bdo esnad

Human Resources Intern

Jan 2021Feb 2021 · 1 mo · Qesm Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

  • Managing all personnel documents and issues, legal stuff for the employees. Organize and maintain personnel records.
  • Responsible for from 1 and Form 6 in terms of adding or removing any employee
  • Completing of the hiring & resignation process
  • Handling all employees' inquiries
Interpersonal Communication

Career 180

career developnent intern

Nov 2020Dec 2020 · 1 mo · Qesm Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

Banque misr

Summer Internship

Sep 2020Sep 2020 · 0 mo · Cairo, Egypt

Interpersonal Communication

Ge

Human Resources Virtual Internship Program

Jul 2020Sep 2020 · 2 mos · Cairo, Egypt

Human Resources (HR)

Mrsool | مرسول

Operation internship

May 2020Jul 2020 · 2 mos · El Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

  • Handling customer's complaints and inquires
  • Handling daily live operations
  • Audit fraud orders

Gaotek inc.

2 roles

Human Resources Internship

Apr 2020Jun 2020 · 2 mos · United States

  • Hiring interns in various fields from Egypt and outside Egypt, hired 35 interns from and abroad Egypt.
  • Optimized the recruitment by using new tools I helped my teamwork
Interpersonal Communication

digital mareketing intership

Apr 2020Jun 2020 · 2 mos · United States

Human Resources (HR)

Education

CIPD Qualifications

Associate Diploma in People Management | Level 5

Feb 2025Nov 2025

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

Human Resources Professional Diploma

Nov 2021Aug 2022

Cairo University

Bachelor's degree — Accounting and Finance

Sep 2018Jun 2022

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