Albert Altarac

Career arc

1. Vice President, Region HR Lead MEACMar 2026 — Present

   Wood· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
2. Human Resources DirectorJan 2026 — Mar 2026

   Wood· Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
3. Human Resources DirectorAug 2025 — Dec 2025

   Parsons Corporation· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
4. Human Resources ConsultantMay 2024 — Apr 2025

   ·· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Self-employed
5. Senior Human Resources Manager and Head of HRJun 2008 — May 2024

   McDermott International Inc.· Dubai, UAE· Full-time
6. Manager, Human ResourcesMay 2004 — Jun 2008

   Saipem· International· Full-time
7. Human Resources GeneralistApr 2001 — Apr 2004

   DGS Maritime Crewing Agency· Croatia, UAE

Education

• Faculty of Economics, University of Rijeka, Croatia
  Master of Economic Science (mag.oec) · Foreign Trade and International Exchange1995 — 2000
• University of Wollongong in Dubai
  Master's degree · International Relations and National Security StudiesAug 2021 — Aug 2023

About

I am a senior HR professional and leader with 20+ years of diverse international HR management experience spanning MENA, Asia, Europe, and NCSA, specifically across UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain in all HR disciplines, including personnel management, recruitment, talent acquisition, labor laws, employee relationships, compensation and benefits, international payroll administration, and HR mobility. My rich background in developing and implementing effective HR strategies that align with organizational goals while fostering a positive workplace environment, handling negotiations, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations makes me stand out from the other candidates. Employers recognized me for driving positive employee engagement while strategically managing conflicts and maintai

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