Zafar Ullah Zahid

Co-Founder

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan16 yrs 1 mo experience
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Key Highlights

  • 14+ years of HR experience in diverse industries.
  • Trained over 10,000 participants under USAID program.
  • Developed HR strategies for 30+ organizations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR consultant specializing in organizational development and career coaching.

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Core Skills

Hr ConsultingOrganizational DevelopmentHr System DevelopmentRecruitment ConsultationCareer CoachingLinkedin Profile OptimizationPerformance ManagementTalent ManagementRecruitment ManagementTraining And Development

Other Skills

Recruitment & SelectionBusiness Advisory ServicesTraining and Development (HR)Grievance ArbitrationsPolicies & Procedures DevelopmentHR & OD ConsultancyProfessional Diploma in Human Resources Management (PDHRM)LinkedIn OptimizationCertified Professional Resume WriterProfessional CV WritingHead HuntingCover Letters WritingCareer CounselingCommunication and NegotiationCareer Coaching & Mentoring

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๐Ÿ†๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—›๐—ฅ ๐ŸŒฑ, ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐Ÿข, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐Ÿ’ผ, ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น๐—น ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ. ๐Ÿงฟ By choice ๐—›๐—ฅ & ๐—ข๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น & ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ with advance knowledge of HR principles and the ability to professionally handle key HR roles in a fast-paced working environment. I have ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ+ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—›๐—ฅ related experience working in well-reputed companies and being self-employed.โœจ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ+ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—”๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ฉ ๐—ช๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜†๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ & ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€. ๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†…๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ…ฒ๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ†‚ : โœฆHR Consultancy โœฆTechnical Recruitment โœฆCorporate Trainings โœฆBusiness Softwares โœฆProfessional CV/Resume Writing โœฆEffective Cover Letter โœฆLinkedIn Optimization โœฆJob Interview Coaching โšกHave experience working with 20+ CEOs and made HR & Business strategies for exponential Growth. โšก Trained 500+ individuals of different HR Courses offered by Syntax Resources. โšกRecruited 1000+ people for different sectors e.g. Software Industries, Paint, Mobile, Textile, Cable, Pharma, Steal, Home decoration, education, automobile etc. โšกTrained more than 10,000 participants in 3 years under USAID program. โšก Provided career assistance to clients from ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ+ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€, including ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—”, ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป, ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ, ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ, ๐—จ๐—ž, ๐—จ๐—”๐—˜, ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ฎ, ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜†, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ. ๐ŸŽ– Interviewed by Qasim Ali Shah Foundation on "Career Counseling and CV Writing Skills". ๐Ÿค Provided HR and Recruitment Consultancy to 50+ companies so far. ๐Ÿ”น Worked with famous Motivational Speaker Qasim Ali Shah as Training Assistant in multiple training sessions delivered to Honda Atlas Cars employees. ๐Ÿ”น Worked as Master Trainer for TEVTA & Gohar Publishers. ๐Ÿ”น Delivered a session at UCP, UOL, USAID, QASF, GCUF, Comsats and other universities on "Employability Skills". ๐Ÿ”น Organized and delivered training sessions from Syntax Resources platform on personal and professional development. ๐Ÿ”น Developed HR Policy manual, Organizational Design Doc and Performance Managemetn System for many clients especially SMEs. ๐Ÿ”น Developed and executed HR Policy Manual and HR form for International client from UK. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜: ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ“ฑ+923344508479 l ๐Ÿ“ฉ info@syntaxresources.com |๐Ÿ”Žwww.syntaxresources.com

Experience

16 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
9 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Confidential

HR & OD Consultant

Apr 2024 โ€“ Present ยท 2 yrs 2 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan ยท Hybrid

  • Assess the current organizational structure and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the companyโ€™s goals and objectives.
  • Establish and set up the HR department, including defining roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures.
  • Create and standardize HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Design and implement recruitment and selection processes to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
  • Develop onboarding programs to integrate new employees effectively into the organization.
  • Implement performance management systems to regularly assess and enhance employee performance.
  • Create and administer compensation and benefits programs that are competitive and equitable.
  • Develop and deliver training and development programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
  • Establish employee relations practices to address grievances and foster a positive work environment.
  • Implement HR information systems (HRIS) to streamline HR processes and improve data management.
  • Advise on organizational development initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Facilitate change management processes to support organizational transitions and transformations.
  • Provide guidance on succession planning and career development initiatives.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure HR policies and procedures are followed consistently.
  • Advise on compliance with labor laws and regulations to minimize legal risks.
  • Create and implement administrative policies to support operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with senior management to align HR and administrative strategies with business objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HR and administrative policies, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and organizational excellence.
Recruitment & SelectionHR ConsultingBusiness Advisory ServicesTraining and Development (HR)Grievance ArbitrationsPolicies & Procedures Development+2

Amt electric private limited.

2 roles

HR & OD Consultant

Dec 2022 โ€“ Mar 2024 ยท 1 yr 3 mos

HR System DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentHead HuntingCareer CounselingTraining and Development (HR)Talent Management+1

Head of HR & OD

Jul 2022 โ€“ Dec 2022 ยท 5 mos

  • I am working with AMT Electric PVT, LTD as a Senior HR Consultant. Helping them in HR related stuff like Recruitment & Development, Training & Development, Policies & Procedures, Performance Management System and lot more.
HR System DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentHead HuntingCareer CounselingTraining and Development (HR)Talent Management+1

Hsb care pvt, ltd

Human Resources & OD Consultant

Sep 2022 โ€“ Present ยท 3 yrs 9 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Working as HR Consultant with HSB Care Pvt Ltd, they are in Personal Care and Baby Care Business.
HR System DevelopmentHR PoliciesRecruitment & SelectionOrganizational DevelopmentHR ConsultingHead Hunting+4

Devflovv

Head HR & OD & Consultant

Mar 2022 โ€“ Jun 2022 ยท 3 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Devflovv is a Canadian based software house and I has joined to look after HR functions like Recruitment, Training & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Policies Making and lot more.
HR System DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentHead HuntingTraining and Development (HR)Talent ManagementCommunication and Negotiation

Professional employers private limited.

Recruitment Manager (Technical & Non Tech Hiring)

Jun 2021 โ€“ Mar 2022 ยท 9 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Responsible for the group level hirings: Peoplei (Software House) | Heritage Hotel | Keystone Properties
  • Peopleโ„ข is an international service provider for HR Management & Outsourcing Solutions. We build value-based relationships by providing reliable HR Services consistently for the past two decades. Today, People is the market leader for Staffing Solutions and HR Services across the Middle East and South โ€“ Central Asia, and has grown into an institution that attracts, maintains and provides opportunities to the regions most capable professionals.
HR System DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentHead HuntingTraining and Development (HR)Talent ManagementCommunication and Negotiation+1

National college of business administration & economics

Visiting Lecturer (HR & OD)

Feb 2020 โ€“ Sep 2021 ยท 1 yr 7 mos ยท On-site

  • Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated discussions on MBA subjects, providing valuable insights and real-world examples.
  • Prepared and designed course materials, including syllabi, lecture notes, and presentations.
  • Conducted assessments, examinations, and graded students' progress and academic performance.
  • Offered guidance and support to students, fostering a conducive learning environment.
  • Stayed updated with the latest industry trends and advancements to incorporate relevant knowledge into lectures.
  • Collaborated with the academic team to ensure curriculum alignment and academic excellence.
  • Encouraged student participation, critical thinking, and active learning in the classroom.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students to enhance their learning and development.
  • Mentored and advised students on academic and career-related matters, encouraging their professional growth.
  • Participated in departmental meetings, faculty development programs, and educational workshops.

Syntax resources (recruitment firm)

2 roles

Senior Career Counselling Specialist

Feb 2018 โ€“ Present ยท 8 yrs 4 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • ๐Ÿ”น Successfully helped 5,000+ professionals create ATS-compliant resumes with a 90%+ interview shortlisting rate.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Crafted 4,500+ keyword-optimized cover letters, maximizing alignment with job descriptions.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Optimized 3,500+ LinkedIn profiles, resulting in a 60%+ increase in recruiter visibility.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Conducted 2,000+ mock interview sessions, guiding professionals to secure jobs in MNCs, Fortune 500 companies, and leading local firms.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Developed 2,500+ recommendation and motivation letters to support job applications and higher education.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Provided career assistance to clients from 15+ countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Australia.
  • ๐Ÿ”น Specialized in headhunting, employer branding, and career development strategies to enhance professional growth.
Career Coaching & MentoringApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)LinkedIn Profile OptimizationPersonal BrandingATS-Compliant Resume WritingJob Market Insights (USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany, etc.)+2

Founder | Chief Learning Officer | HR & OD Consultant I Senior CV/Resume Writer

Mar 2017 โ€“ Present ยท 9 yrs 3 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures for various clients across diverse industries to ensure organizational compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted comprehensive organizational assessments for multiple clients and provided strategic recommendations to improve overall performance and productivity.
  • Facilitated training and development programs tailored to specific needs of clients, aimed at enhancing employee skills & develop professional growth.
  • Managed recruitment funtions for different clients, including crafting job postings, screening candidates, and conducting interviews to attract top talent.
  • Analyzed workforce data & trends for clients from diverse industries to inform strategic HR decisions and initiatives.
  • Advised management of various clients on performance management systems, including setting performance standards, conducting appraisals, and providing feedback.
  • Coordinated employee engagement initiatives for multiple clients to boost morale, increase retention, and enhance workplace culture.
  • Designed and executed change management strategies, supporting organizational transformations and ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of HR programs for different clients through metrics and feedback, and implemented improvements as needed.
  • Supported leadership development efforts for clients by identifying potential leaders and creating tailored development plans.
  • Developed succession planning frameworks for clients to ensure a pipeline of qualified candidates for key positions.
  • Conducted job analysis for various clients to determine the responsibilities and requirements of different roles & designed accurate job descriptions.
  • Provided guidance on labor laws and compliance issues for clients, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
  • Assisted in the development of compensation and benefits plans for different clients that aligned with organizational goals & competitive market standards.
HR System DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentProfessional Diploma in Human Resources Management (PDHRM)LinkedIn OptimizationCertified Professional Resume WriterProfessional CV Writing+6

Government college university, faisalabad

Visiting Lecturer (Management Sciences)

Jun 2017 โ€“ Oct 2021 ยท 4 yrs 4 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan ยท On-site

  • Engaged students through captivating lectures and facilitated interactive discussions on BBA, MBA, BSCS, MCS especially in HR and Management subjects, providing valuable insights and real-world examples.
  • Prepared comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lecture notes, and presentations.
  • Conducted assessments and examinations, diligently grading students' progress and academic performance.
  • Fostered a conducive learning environment by offering guidance and unwavering support to students.
  • Remained up-to-date with the latest industry trends, incorporating relevant knowledge into lectures.
  • Collaborated with the academic team to ensure curriculum alignment and uphold academic excellence.
  • Encouraged active student participation, critical thinking, and a thirst for learning in the classroom.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students, promoting continuous learning and development.
  • Mentored and advised students on academic and career-related matters, inspiring their professional growth.
  • Actively participated in departmental meetings, faculty development programs, and educational workshops.
Organizational DevelopmentHead HuntingTraining and Development (HR)Communication and NegotiationRecruitment Management

Midas international, lahore

Deputy Manager HR &Operations

Sep 2015 โ€“ Jul 2016 ยท 10 mos ยท Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

Perks hr

Assistant Manager (Recruitment and Training)

Jan 2014 โ€“ Sep 2015 ยท 1 yr 8 mos ยท Gulberg, Lahore

  • Perks HR is an HR consultancy firm which is providing quality HR services to both individual as well as corporate clients. Perks HR provides recruitment services, Management System Trainings, Soft Skills Training, Management System Consultancy etc. The team is always supportive to the clients in a way that we know what they needs and how to satisfy them. We make available right and competent candidates to our clients within assigned time. In addition to our prior services we provide career development opportunities to potential candidates. We guide students and place them in jobs that match their profiles best. We cover a wide spectrum of industries like MNCs, FMCGs, Service Industry, IT industry, telecommunication, banking etc. We take pride in becoming partners of different growing national and International companies.
  • Activation Sources, Active Soft are the venture under the same umbrella.
Organizational DevelopmentHead HuntingTraining and Development (HR)Communication and NegotiationTraining and Development

Imperial college of business studies

Visiting Lecturer (Management Sciences)

Apr 2013 โ€“ Jul 2018 ยท 5 yrs 3 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan ยท On-site

  • - Taught HR and management subjects to BBA, MBA,B-Tech Students.

Qarshi university (qu)

HR & Admin Executive

Jun 2011 โ€“ Jan 2014 ยท 2 yrs 7 mos ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Qarshi University is a project of well known Qarshi Industries Limited, which is the only organization in SAARC, Middle East and Africa having 9 International / National Certifications and Accreditations ISO 9001. ISO 14001, HACCP, HALAL, Green Office, ISO 17025 (Norway & PNAC), Organic and PCP Certification.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Worked under the kind guidance of Manager HR, QIL as there is no separate HR Team to manage Qarshi University HR affairs. Responsible for all aspects of HR functions especially talent acquisition, employees selection, interviewing, orientation, performance management, EOBI, Social security affairs etc. but not limited to that.
  • Keeping teaching and other staff personal files updated including their leaves and lecture record and making their payroll accordingly. Maintain and regularly update personnel record (including, contracts, leave record, appraisal schedule. Developed HR/Admin forms under the supervision of higher management. Build and maintain CV data bank. Conduct exit interviews to identify the reasons for employees termination. Worked with top management to develop SOPs for Various departments. Compliance with EOBI and PESSI.
  • Organize corporate events such as companyโ€™s dinner, departmental trips of teachers and students, fun galaโ€™s etc.
  • Was also indulged in admin affairs i,e cleanliness, orderliness and was responsible for supervising other supporting staff like Officer Supervisor, Security Guard, Janitorial Staff and Receptionist. Duties included daily correspondence with higher management of QU and coordination to QIL divisions on behalf on Head of Department.
Organizational DevelopmentHead HuntingTraining and Development (HR)Talent ManagementCommunication and NegotiationTraining and Development

Jobfox

HR Executive & Professional CV Writer

Sep 2009 โ€“ Jun 2011 ยท 1 yr 9 mos ยท Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

  • Interviewed clients to gather information about their professional background, skills, accomplishments, and career goals.
  • Created or edited professional resumes tailored to each client's specific career objectives and target job positions.
  • Developed custom cover letters that effectively introduced the client's qualifications and career aspirations.
  • Ensured resumes were optimized with relevant keywords to enhance visibility in applicant tracking systems (ATS) used by employers.
  • Crafted visually appealing and well-structured resumes that were easy to read and navigate, using industry-appropriate formatting and design.
  • Reviewed resumes for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, and edited content to ensure clarity and coherence.
  • Emphasized a client's achievements, contributions, and unique value proposition to make them stand out to potential employers.
  • Tailored resumes for specific job applications or industries to maximize their relevance and effectiveness.
  • Stayed updated on industry trends, job market demands, and resume best practices to provide current and relevant advice.
  • Continuously refined and improved resume writing techniques to provide clients with the most effective documents.
  • Provided feedback and suggestions to clients to help them understand how to present themselves effectively on their resume and during job interviews.
  • Marketed resume writing services, attracted new clients, and managed inquiries or client acquisition processes.
  • Managed multiple client projects concurrently and met established deadlines.
  • Offered excellent customer service, addressed client concerns and inquiries professionally and promptly.
  • Stayed informed about industry-specific jargon, trends, and expectations for various professions and sectors.
  • Built a strong portfolio of successful resumes and cover letters to showcase skills and expertise.
  • Offered revisions and updates to ensure clients were satisfied with the final resume product.
HR PoliciesRecruitment & SelectionHead HuntingTalent ManagementCommunication and NegotiationRecruitment Management

Education

National University of Modern Languages (NUML)

MBA โ€” Human Resources Management (HRM)

Jan 2007 โ€“ Jan 2009

Private University, Lahore

M. Phil โ€” Management Sciences-HR

Jan 2017 โ€“ Jan 2017

University of the Punjab

Bachelor of Science (BSC) โ€” Science

Jan 2004 โ€“ Jan 2006

University of the Punjab

Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Laws

Apr 2013 โ€“ Sep 2014

Highly Keen (Management Institute)

Certified Human Resources Management Professional (CHRMP)

Mar 2011 โ€“ Nov 2011

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