I'm Fatima Ali, an HR professional with extensive experience across Ireland, the UAE, and Europe. I specialize in HR operations, employee mobility, recruitment, and employee relations, and I pride myself on building compliant, people-friendly processes that support business growth. I thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tangible people outcomes. I’m passionate about continuous learning and development—creating engaging training materials, mentoring colleagues, and enabling mobility for international talent. I value clear communication, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to HR challenges.

I'm Fatima Ali, an HR professional with extensive experience across Ireland, the UAE, and Europe. I specialize in HR operations, employee mobility, recruitment, and employee relations, and I pride myself on building compliant, people-friendly processes that support business growth. I thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tangible people outcomes. I’m passionate about continuous learning and development—creating engaging training materials, mentoring colleagues, and enabling mobility for international talent. I value clear communication, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to HR challenges.

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I’m Fatima Ali, an HR professional with extensive experience across Ireland, the UAE, and Europe. I specialize in HR operations, employee mobility, recruitment, and employee relations, and I pride myself on building compliant, people-friendly processes that support business growth. I thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tangible people outcomes.

I’m passionate about continuous learning and development—creating engaging training materials, mentoring colleagues, and enabling mobility for international talent. I value clear communication, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to HR challenges.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior HR Coordinator and Mobility Specialist (EU) at Convergint Technologies EU - FTC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage and advise on employee mobility across Europe (visas, A1 applications, legal compliance, tax requirements); develop mobility policies; act as primary HR contact for mobility, payroll, onboarding/offboarding; maintain records; lead training and L&D initiatives; support HR projects related to compensation, benefits, and performance management.
HR Officer at Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)
May 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Support Employee Relations Manager with complex ER cases (disciplinaries, grievances); resolve ER issues to foster a positive work environment; lead recruitment (shortlisting, interviews, onboarding, contract management) using ATS tools; manage full employee life cycle ( induction, payroll administration, exit processes); administer compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs; oversee visa, payroll, and international staff benefits, liaising with global authorities and external vendors; handle competing priorities in a dynamic aviation setting.
HRM Teaching Assistant at Dublin City University (DCU)
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Mentor first-year HRM students with weekly orientation sessions (~30 students per class); assist in managing HR modules (Employee Relations, HRM, Talent Management); develop educational materials (workshops on CVs and interview techniques) for online and in-class delivery; utilize ticketing system to manage student queries.
HR Assistant at Dublin City University (DCU)
June 1, 2016 - February 28, 2022
Managed data input and contract production for all contract types (new joiners, re-hires, promotions); managed full employee life cycle including onboarding and payroll deadlines; handled HR administrative tasks for ~3,000 staff using Core HR (PeopleSoft); supported recruitment processes (shortlisting, candidate communications, regret notices); input CV data and agreed contracts into RSA system; collaborated with hiring managers and HRBP to ensure accurate records; contributed to COVID-19 redundancy processes and compliant communications; addressed daily HR queries as HR Ambassador; maintained confidentiality and data accuracy.
Temp HR Operations Admin at Central Bank of Ireland
February 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Supported Core HR maintenance and troubleshooting; administered HR mobility for staff seconded to high-profile institutions; managed high-volume HR inbox and tickets; contributed to development and adherence of HR processes and compliance.
Admin / Customer Service Representative at Abu Dhabi Distribution Company – Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority
March 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Handled 150–200 daily calls and emails; delivered prompt, accurate customer service; collected and verified client information; contributed to policy and procedure development to improve service delivery.
Part-Time Administrator at Abu Dhabi Media Authority
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Supported HR operations for ~800+ employees; assisted in LMS implementation; coordinated up to 8 training programs; maintained training records and ensured timely completion of assessments.

Education

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management at National College of Ireland
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management at National College of Ireland
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management at Abu Dhabi University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

CIPD Accreditation (2:1)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics