JAFZA, DAFZA, DMCC & Mainland Compliance | SAP SuccessFactors
HR Operations and PRO professional with 16+ years of UAE experience in global mobility, immigration and Free Zone compliance, managing visas, onboarding, exits and government approvals from start to finish.
Over 13 years at BASF Middle East, I led HR operations and immigration services for 3 legal entities (JAFZA, Mainland and Abu Dhabi), supporting 200+ employees. I advise management on Free Zone regulations, conduct HR audits, and mentor HR team members.
Processed 700 to 1,000 visas a year with full regulatory compliance.
Delivered AED 60,000 to 75,000 in cost savings across HR, admin, and immigration operations.
Earned the Outstanding Performer Award for five consecutive years.
End-to-end visa, immigration, and global mobility management through MOHRE, JAFZA, and group employment visas.
Free Zone and Mainland compliance (JAFZA, DAFZA, DMCC, TECOM) and resolving complex regulatory issues.
Seamless onboarding, offboarding, exit processing, HR audits, and performance appraisal support.
A strategic review and optimization of HR workflows resulting in AED 60K to 75K delivered in annual cost savings across administration and immigration operations.
Developed a comprehensive, streamlined flowchart and procedural guide standardizing operations for JAFZA, DAFZA, DMCC, and Mainland jurisdictions.
I am currently open to HR Operations and PRO opportunities in the UAE. I welcome connections with HR leaders, recruiters, and professionals in global mobility.