Anjuum Zia | HR Manager
Anjuum Zia

Anjuum Zia

HR Manager

Kirby Middle East & Africa (Alghanim Industries) | Professional Growth Champion
Certified L&D Manager | PHRi
Automotive & Engineering Specialist
Kuwait & UAE

Executive Summary

With 10+ years in HR across automotive, engineering, and education, I have led initiatives spanning recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, L&D, and HR analytics. My goal is to align people strategies with business goals, making HR a genuine growth engine.

Core Specialties

  • Strategic Talent Acquisition
  • Learning & Development Strategy
  • HR Analytics and Insights
  • Organizational Restructuring
  • Employer Branding & Manpower Planning

Education & Certificates

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    IBS Hyderabad (2010 – 2012)
  • Certified Learning & Development Manager
    MIDDLE EARTH HR
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHRi™)
    HRCI
  • ISO Lead Auditing

Professional Experience

HR Manager

Alghanim Industries
Apr 2025 - Present | Kuwait

Leading HR operations, optimizing payroll management, and executing organizational efficiency plans while closely collaborating with leadership to align people strategies with broad business goals.

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Alghanim Industries
Jun 2023 - Apr 2025 | Kuwait

Designed leadership programs, streamlined recruitment for hard-to-fill roles, created data-driven HR dashboards, and boosted blue-collar engagement.

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Mercedes-Benz Kuwait - Al Mulla Automobiles Co.
Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 | Kuwait

Spearheaded HR analytics, employee engagement, and talent acquisition within the automotive sector, focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

HR Supervisor

Mercedes-Benz Kuwait - Al Mulla Automobiles Co.
Feb 2020 - Aug 2022 | Kuwait

Managed HR operations excellence, fostering collaboration and creating cultures where employees genuinely wanted to stay and grow.

Intern - HR Research & Advisory

The Strategist
Feb 2011 - May 2011

Contributed to HR research, advisory projects, and developed professional skills in human resources during MBA studies.