Nov 2016 – Sep 2017 · 10 mos

• Design and development of the Learning and Development Framework for the business, catering to all levels of expertise.

Sep 2013 – Nov 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Working as a strategic partner for a 200+ strong, Marketing and Sales function for the Fertilizer business; (Fatima Fertilizer, Pakarab Fertilizer, and Fatima Fert (Previously Dawood Hercules) with a Pakistan wide geographical spread.
• Coach Line managers on policy matters and complex employee relations matters.
• Provide support to line managers on matters of Discipline, performance and misconduct.
• Successful implementation of the online performance management system; and practical implementation of Talent Development initiatives (Nine box grid), followed through with evidence based talent discussions at People Development Forums.
• Work with a people centric approach to talent acquisition, talent building in the form of succession planning and employee engagement initiatives;creating value for both the business and the people.
• A certified Trainer; as In house Training faculty designed and delivered the first in house facilitation sessions on " Coaching for Excellence" for the Fertilizer Business.
• Successful implementation of the Assessment Centre Concept, ( from planning, design through to execution) for internal hiring/ cross functional promotions for leadership positions.
• Streamlining of Marketing Planning function, eliminating redundancies and duplication of work.
• Have conducted workshops at various forums at IBA Karachi, LUMS, LSE, UCP and PIM.

May 2012 – Sep 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

• I work closely with 2 team members and report to the HR Director.
• Responsibilities:
• Managing all aspects of the group wide Internship Programme.
• Managing lateral hiring both Technical and Non-Technical positions. (Advertising, screening applications, evaluating and selecting candidates) for Fertilizer and Other Group Businesses, from Staff to Executive levels.
• Working closely with International Executive Search Agents for International Executive Recruitment and Selection..
• Additional Projects:
• HR Policy implementation and process improvment.
• Prepared the transformation Journey plan for Reliance Weaving Mills Ltd.

Oct 2011 – Mar 2012 · 5 mos · Manchester Area, United Kingdom

• Working with a team of seven within high volume HR Operations, I report to the HR Admin Team Manager. With the organisation having recently undergone a significant period of change, and continually evolving I ensure effective HR support delivery to the Group’s various Business divisions (11,000+ employees) throughout the UK.
• Providing first line managers advice on employee relations issues, resulting in timely intervention.
• Coaching line managers on HR procedures, ensuring consistency in application of HR policies and Single Terms and Conditions, post merger with Britannia Building Society.
• Guiding managers and colleagues using Oracle Employee and Manager Self Service, My HR software
• Representing HR at Employee Relations meetings.
• Preparing HR correspondence, management of maternity and employee benefits processes within the agreed SLA’s.

Apr 2011 – Jul 2011 · 3 mos · Stockport, England, United Kingdom

• Reporting to the Senior HR Officer, I worked within an HR operations team of four, in collaboration with Learning and Development, Payroll, HR Operations & Health and Safety Departments.
• I was responsible for Comprehensive Management Information reporting; absence management; managing the starters and leavers process, conducting induction and New Employee Orientation and Exit Interviews, Executing and managing contractual changes, processing company benefits.
• HR project work: Successfully executed the annual 100% Attendance Scheme as a staff incentive.

Dec 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 mo · Greater Liverpool Area

• Solely handled an Absence Management project for the Mc Vities manufacturing site based in Scotland, with 800 employees on site.
• Successfully streamlined historic absence management records making them effective and easy for future reference.

Aug 2010 – Dec 2010 · 4 mos · Greater Liverpool Area

• Reporting to the HR Manager, worked alongside a team of seven. I was responsible for
• HR policy review, making and implementing changes.
• Supporting employee relations meetings such as investigations, disciplinary hearings, sickness meetings and dismissals.
• Sickness absence record management and advising relevant managers.
• Management of Recruitment activities: Advertising for vacancies, sifting CV's and short listing, scheduling interviews, conducting pre employment and preparing starter packs.
• Arranging the annual Health and Well Being event..
• Designing and promoting cost effective solutions for staff campaigns
• Conducting Staff satisfaction surveys, and Stress Audits and producing reports based on findings.
• Liaising with Solicitors in relation to Employment Tribunal Claims
• HR representation at multidisciplinary meetings.
• HR process mapping and improvement.

Jul 2009 – Nov 2009 · 4 mos · Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kindgom

• Reporting to the senior HR manager this was a standalone role, in which I was responsible for
• Preparing terms and conditions of employment for new starters.
• Conducting aspiration interviews for persons affected by change.
• Representing HR in disciplinary, capability, grievance hearings and sickness absence management meetings.
• Participation in Trade Union forums, Leadership coaching session.

May 1997 – Mar 2007 · 9 yrs 10 mos · Pakistan and UK

• Customer Relations Officer, Freelance Academic Writer and business owner.