Jan 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · United States

• Developed and executed strategic HR initiatives in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Led and managed a team of HR professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Oversaw end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition efforts, resulting in improved candidate quality and reduced time-to-fill metrics.
• Designed and implemented performance management systems that facilitated clear goal setting, regular feedback, and improved employee development.
• Spearheaded employee engagement programs to enhance morale, teamwork, and overall job satisfaction.
• Led organizational change initiatives, working closely with leadership to ensure successful implementation and employee buy-in.
• Developed and administered competitive compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and market trends.
• Implemented training and development strategies, resulting in enhanced employee skills and professional growth.
• Managed complex employee relations matters, addressing conflicts and ensuring fair and consistent resolution.
• Oversaw compliance with employment laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
• Utilized HR analytics to gather insights, assess trends, and inform decision-making for continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business objectives and contribute to overall organizational success.
• Played a key role in fostering a positive work culture, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives, and promoting employee well-being.
• Developed and communicated HR policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices and adherence to company values.

Jul 2020 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

Jan 2018 – Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Designed and developed the Talent acquisition strategy to make sure VentureDive gets the best talent out of the market, and become a brand of the choice for everyone.
• Articulating the risk and benefits of a hire, mitigating hiring risk by identify pros and cons for each hiring, especially to those senior level positions; advising the principals and methods about making right hiring decision
• Established strong rapport with leadership to understand staffing needs, determine best recruiting process for opening(s) and fill vacancies in a timely manner. Provide guidance to the hiring managers through the recruitment process where needed and follow up with candidates in a timely manner.
• Used innovative ways to sourcing talent such as University career fairs, Networking events, Hackathons, Recruitment drives etc. apart from using online platforms
• Being an ambassador for VentureDive, providing great candidate experience that lends genuine insight into our culture and what it’s like to really work here.
• Designed “Assessor Assessment Program” for VentureDive, and trained & produced VenD certified assessor, who create a strong impact on hiring and brand image.
• Designed “World Class On-Boarding Program” for the new hires, make sure that candidate feels welcomed before joining the company
• Designed a “Buddy Program” for the new inductions to make sure they feel more comfortable in the starting period of their new job
• Designed an “Summer Internship & Management Trainee Program” and make sure the candidate gets the world class experience at VentureDive
• Developed and initiate company employer branding /Employee Value Proposition activities in order to attracting, recruiting and retaining ideal employees.
• Worked on TA analytics, and used the statistic to generate a report to identify areas of improvement, and how to maximize the TA team efficiency
• Conducting behavioral interviews of all the recommended candidates before making an offer

May 2014 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Seized a challenge to work for a technology start-up, design the HR framework for a company to grow up to the next level. Looked after the overall HR functions, including, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Design & Development, Reward Management at VentureDive.
• Designed and implemented the People strategy and plans aligned to business objectives.
• Developed and fostered relationships with key stakeholders and work to implement initiatives/programs that aim to enhance team culture and environment.
• Identified opportunities to position VentureDive externally as an employer of choice through external recognition for excellence in diversity, inclusion and engagement.
• Developed policies and best practices and implement improvements ensuring that policy and practices are aligned to the Business and People Strategies.
• Worked together with key business stakeholders in identifying organizational development needs which would complement Talent Management Framework, to ensure it is meeting the dynamic needs of the business
• Owned performance reviews and build a culture of continuous feedback and career growth to ensure that we support employees in becoming the best versions of themselves.
• Interpreted and presented employee data and analyzing figures on staff turnover, cost per hire etc. identifying opportunities and risks as appropriate
• Lead on the implementation of new and existing reward programs and initiatives (e.g. annual salary review process, engagement surveys) providing advice and direction to Senior Management and the HR team.
• Developed creative recruitment strategies to attract new talents and increase talent pool size
• Derived hiring activity to ensure a strong talent pipeline for all projects(client)/functions.
• Led HR process automation by introducing Oracle Taleo Cloud.
• Led overall employee engagement by introducing various engagement initiatives.

Nov 2012 – Apr 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Karachi

• Accountable for developing and successfully performing all HR Activities related to recruitment, selection, On boarding, training, compensation, rewards, benefits.
• Led and trained the HR team as future leaders to handle the HR needs of respective business divisions
• Conducting the career development planning for all positions & succession planning for the strategic positions
• Successfully re-engineered HR business processes to increase productivity
• Launched Work Experience & Scholarship Opportunity’ program for non-CS students to create a smooth and constant pipeline of human resources for low level positions
• Collaborating with universities, online job portals and head hunters to amplify our reach to candidates and develop employer equity
• Responsible for end to end recruitment cycle for vacant positions sourcing, recruiting and inducting candidates whilst ensuring KPI's like time to fill and quality of hire
• Conduct preliminary interviews for all positions, partner with line to shortlist candidates for selected positions by understanding the nature & scope of the job
• Working in close coordination with Team Leads to identify their training requirements & facilitate them in their respective training both, internally & externally
• Ensure and provide adequate organizational support to employees and manager in liaison with the regional Center of Excellence (Climate Survey, Facilitation, Organizational Review preparation, Individual Development Plans, Performance Management, Exit Interview & Separation Process, Salary and Benefit, On boarding, Hiring and Offers for employees)
• Counseling the management and employees with respect to improving work relationships, building morale, increasing productivity and retention
• Rolled out the performance management system across divisions
• Successfully developed a platform where sessions like ‘Coffee with HOD’ and ‘Personal leadership’ are conducted to groom employees at personal and professional level

Jul 2009 – Nov 2012 · 3 yrs 4 mos

• Working as HR generalist with the first & the largest software house and computer services bureau in Pakistan. Led a team of two individuals and responsible for the HR Department in both the division i.e. Software Development and Business Process outsourcing (BPO) Karachi office.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process – Hiring Manager briefing, Job Advert (Internal, External, Newspaper etc), Sourcing, Screening, Interviews, Assessments, Offer letter, Negotiate Salaries, on boarding etc.
• Successfully planned, documented and implemented a regular internship program and on boarded interns under current program from renowned educational institutes.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Manage a performance appraisal system in Karachi office that drives high performance
• Introduced Job Enrichment Program to motivate employees and enhance workforce mobility
• Lead Employee Engagement Activities and Events from approval to execution
• Member and contributor in the Systems Limited Global Newsletter Team (PULSE - People, Unity, Lifestyle, Service, Excellence)
• Update and maintain employee information. Update and maintain HRIS systems.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
• I am also involved in and lead ISO, ISMS, QMS & SSAE16 internal and external Audits on the behalf of Systems Limited-HR.

Feb 2008 – Jul 2009 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Al- Abbas group of Companies comprises around 2000 employees (dealing in Sugar, Cement & other products)
• Reporting To: Group Manager Human Resource
• Assist with all internal and external HR related matters.
• Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Recommend strategies to motivate employees.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
• Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
• Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Manage the organization’s employee database and prepare reports.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Assist with budget monitoring and payroll.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practice.

Jun 2007 – Jul 2007 · 1 mo

• As I was appointed in the HR Planning Wing of Human Resources Group & during this internship a project has been assigned to me to prepare report on “The Practices of Recruitment Policy & its Procedure in Pfizer Laboratories ”. In this context I suggested measures to bring efficiency in the recruitment in terms of Quality, Cost & Time.

Jun 2005 – Jul 2005 · 1 mo

• I had been involved within the Recruitment and Selection process as an aide to various activities which includes coordination and communication towards job announcement, shortlisting applicants & streamlining processes related to recruitment & selection i.e. interview calls & arranging for interviewers and interviewees. In addition to this, I have acted as an observer in the initiative of quality assurance of interviews and cumulated feedback on the same, separately.