Based in Dubai, UAE

Anam Khan

HR Operations & Global Administration

Strategic HR Operations Lead with 5+ years of UAE expertise. Managing 230+ employees with proven impact in budget optimization, procurement, and high-impact engagement initiatives.

Anam Khan
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About

Driving HR excellence across the UAE

From visa compliance to budget dashboards, I bring order and impact to every HR operation I touch.

I specialize in the intersection of HR strategy and operational execution. At Deriv, I engineered a real-time Admin Expense Budget Dashboard using Looker Studio, transforming how global leadership monitors variance and procurement.

My expertise spans the full spectrum of UAE government relations — from MOHRE and GDRFA/Amer to DAFZA portals and ICA E-Channel — ensuring seamless visa and immigration workflows for both Free Zone and Mainland entities.

Beyond compliance, I champion culture. From annual summits to day-to-day engagement initiatives, I believe that operational excellence and human connection go hand in hand.

5+
Years Experience
UAE HR Operations
230+
Employees Managed
Multi-floor office operations
3
Organizations
Progressive career growth
Silver
Medalist
Amity University Dubai
Competencies

What I bring to the table

A diverse skill set that bridges HR strategy, government compliance, and operational excellence.

HR Strategy

  • Employee Lifecycle Management
  • Onboarding & Offboarding
  • SLA Compliance
  • Leave & Reimbursement Tracking

Government Relations

  • UAE Labor Law
  • Visa & Immigration (Free Zone & Mainland)
  • MOHRE, GDRFA/Amer, DAFZA
  • ICA E-Channel

Operations

  • Budget Tracking with Looker Studio
  • Multi-site Facilities Management
  • Vendor Procurement
  • Supplier Invoice Lifecycle

Engagement

  • Corporate Event Planning
  • Annual Summits
  • Cultural Programming
  • Emiratisation (Nafis) Initiatives

Technical

  • Advanced Data Analysis
  • Looker Studio Dashboards
  • CRM/ERP Proficiency
  • Arabic (Reading & Typing)
Experience

Where I've made an impact

A progressive career building HR excellence across leading UAE organizations.

Deriv

HR Operations & Global Administration

Dubai, UAE
2023 – Present
Financial Oversight

Engineered a real-time Admin Expense Budget Dashboard using Looker Studio to monitor variance and automate reporting for global leadership.

Procurement Lead

Directed the full supplier invoice lifecycle and standardized online procurement for Admin, GP, and IT departments.

Facility Management

Oversaw daily operations for a multi-floor office, ensuring 100% utility uptime and support for 230+ staff.

Compliance

Managed end-to-end UAE visa and immigration workflows for Mainland entities.

SLA Management

Administered the Employee Master List, leave tracking, and processed all reimbursements within strict corporate timelines.

Culture

Spearheaded high-impact engagement initiatives including annual summits and cultural programming.

Juma Al Majid Holding Group L.L.C.

Public Relation Officer (HR)

Dubai, UAE
2021 – 2023
Regulatory Mastery

Managed high-volume transactions via MOHRE, GDRFA/Amer, ICA E-Channel, and DAFZA portals.

Talent Support

Coordinated interview scheduling and orientation sessions for new hires.

Nationalization

Trained and mentored Emirati candidates as part of the group's Emiratisation (Nafis) initiatives.

Tas-Heel (Premium)

Business Development & Compliance Consultant

Dubai, UAE
2019 – 2021
System Optimization

Redesigned filing and tracking systems for Emirates ID and Medical Fitness, reducing processing delays.

Client Relations

Managed escalations and maintained long-term relationships with corporate accounts.

Education

Academic foundation

A strong academic background that laid the groundwork for a career in operations and HR.

B.A. in Travel & Tourism Administration

Amity University Dubai

Silver Medalist

Senior School Certificate

New Indian Model School, UAE

CGPA: 9.0
Get in touch

Let's work together

Looking for an HR operations specialist who can bring structure, compliance, and culture to your organization? I'd love to connect.