Hajarah Dawood

Hajarah is a compassionate and experienced professional with a strong background in HR and counselling, known for her empathetic approach and dedication to supporting others.

Hajarah Dawood is a seasoned HR and administrative professional with over 20 years of experience across non-profit, government, and private sectors. She has led full-spectrum HR functions including recruitment, policy development, employee engagement, payroll, and performance management. With a background in counselling and childhood studies, Hajarah brings a people-centred approach to her leadership, combining operational efficiency with emotional intelligence. Her experience also includes supporting vulnerable communities, managing residential settings, and providing in-house counselling and conflict resolution.

The Certificate in Human Resources from Singapore Management University (SMU) equips me with foundational HR knowledge and practical skills across key areas such as recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, and HR compliance. The course also covers contemporary HR practices, relevant employment legislation, and strategic HR planning, enabling participants to contribute effectively to organisational HR functions.