Zehra Khan, Assoc. CIPD

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DISC Type : sc

HR Systems & Processes Specialist at Al Abbas Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Zehra is a Dubai-based HR Systems & Processes Specialist at Al Abbas Group, focusing on digital HR transformation and payroll. She excels at translating employee needs into practical tech solutions and recently led the successful rollout of the Darwinbox HCM system across four GCC countries. She holds a CIPD Level 5 qualification.

Outside of her specialization in HR tech, Zehra has a background in community engagement. During her studies, she successfully headed all charity initiatives at City University London, for which she received the prestigious Community Impact Award for her outstanding leadership and contributions.

She recently attended The Economic Times Future Forward Middle East Summit to connect with regional thought leaders.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

Late Adopter

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Digital HR Transformation
Her core focus is on implementing and streamlining HR systems. She recently led the launch of the Darwinbox HCM system across the Al Abbas Group in four countries.
People-Centric Technology
Her professional summary highlights a core strength in translating real HR and employee needs into practical, well-governed digital solutions.
Future of Work
She recently attended The Economic Times Future Forward Middle East Summit 2026, showing an interest in connecting with thought leaders on the future of HR.

Media Appearances

Zehra has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
HR Systems & Processes Specialist at Al Abbas Group
9-2024 - 4-2025
Relocation at Career Break
4-2024 - 9-2024
HRMI & Reward Analyst at The Fidelis Partnership
6-2022 - 4-2024
HR & Payroll Officer at ActionAid UK
6-2021 - 5-2022
Reward & HRIS Assistant (maternity cover) at Withersworldwide

Education

4-2023 - 4-2025
Level 5 from CIPD Qualifications
2018 - 2019
Level 3 from CIPD Qualifications

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Insights For Selling To Zehra

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zehra is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zehra

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zehra move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Zehra take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Zehra

Personality Compatibility


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