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About Candidate
I have dedicated over 18 years in shaping the landscape of Human Resources within the various segments of Pakistan, including the dynamic Banking Sector, socially impactful Nonprofit Domain and robust Corporate Sector.
My journey spans over a decade of leadership roles now where I have spearheaded strategic initiatives, fostered employee growth, and contributed to organizational success.
As a seasoned HR professional, I have held pivotal positions where I have influenced policy formulation, championed diversity and inclusion, and fostered a positive work environment. I thrive on aligning HR strategies with the broader organizational vision. Whether it’s crafting competitive benefit structures or implementing robust training programs, I’ve consistently driven positive change. My approach combines data-driven insights with empathy, recognizing that people are at the heart of any successful entity. I am committed to fostering excellence, nurturing talent, and contributing to the sustainable growth of organizations. I have navigated intricate HR challenges, from business partnering, talent acquisition to employee relations, performance management and organizational restructuring. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align HR practices with business goals, ensuring a harmonious balance between organizational objectives and employee well-being. Passionate about making a difference, I believe that every employee contributes to the greater mission.
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Certifications
Public Management 2015 from LUMS, Pakistan
Training & Workshop
• Certificate of participation, “DIGITAL SMART LEADERS-AI Driven Leadership & Transformation” a Masterclass organized by Elevantel MEA (December 11-12, 2024)
• Certificate of participation, “Advanced Level HR Business Partnering, (HRBP) Model” a workshop organized by Learning Resource Centre (February 25, 2023)
• Certificate of participation, “The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team,” a Live Virtual workshop organized by, Franklin Covey, Pakistan. (December 22, 2020)
• Certificate of participation, “Ethics and Governance,” a practitioner workshop organized by Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business, The Pakistan Business Council. (October 16, 2019)
• Certificate of participation, “Human Resource Management and Administration,” a workshop organized by Assessment and Strengthening Program-LUMS, Lahore. (April 28, May 02, 2014)
• Certificate of Training, “Financial Proposal, Budgeting & HR Management”, organized by Development Alternatives Incorporated, DAI Pakistan, (July 01-05, 2013)
• Certificate of participation, “Employee’s Performance and Organizational Sustainability,” a workshop organized by The Institute of Bankers Pakistan at NIBAF Islamabad. (March 04,2011)
• Certificate of participation, “The Power of Embracing Diversity,” a workshop organized by The Institute of Bankers Pakistan at NIBAF Islamabad. (Feb 03, 2009)
• Certificate of participation, “AML/KYC Compliance Refresher” a workshop organized by Training Division of Soneri Bank Limited. (Sep 16, 2009)
• Certificate of participation, “Effective Management Skills” a workshop organized by The Institute of Bankers Pakistan at NIBAF Islamabad. (Oct 18, 2008)
• Certificate of participation, “Winning Through Superior Service,” by PICIC/ NiB Bank (Aug 27, 2007)
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Education
MBA- Human Resource Management
Marketing
Work & Experience
Presently has taken over the role of Head Human Resources and is working as an active member of the Senior Leadership team across the group. Providing guidance and recommendations on adoption of best HR practices. Responsible for transformational change efforts by providing support, guidance, and a framework for developing and restructuring organizational architecture, workforce planning, leading and managing change, upgrading and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and standard practices to attract, retain, and develop top talent, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws across the group with direct reporting to Executive Director TPL Corp.
Worked with National Bank of Pakistan as HR Business Partner, was responsible for the following aspects of Human Resources • Talent Management: Supported nationwide HR initiatives and collaborated with Business Heads, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and provided strategic input on workforce planning and business unit restructuring. • Performance Management: Guided the annual performance management cycle, contributing to a positive workplace culture through employee data analysis. • Employee Relations & Services: Managed grievances and implemented disciplinary procedures, ensuring policy adherence across all staff members. • Employee Engagement: Maintained awareness of business units' culture and plans, implementing strategies to enhance morale, relationships, productivity, and retention; communicated changes in Bank policies, ensuring compliance. • Strategic HR Management: Aligned HR initiatives with organizational objectives, leading nationwide special projects, collaborated with HR Management Group to develop and recommend improvements to policies, programs, and solutions, and monitored and reengineered HR processes for maximum efficiency.
Worked with Habib Bank Limited as Senior Manager, HR Relationship & Talent Management for North Cluster. Was responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including • Relationship Management with the employees and outside the organization to enhance HR image. • Gender Diversity & Inclusion, ensuring to achieve given target to on-board maximum number of females and people with special need as defined by the management. • Performance Management & Managing Poor Performers. • Employee Relations and ensuring timely resolution of employee complaints & queries, evaluate feedback from internal & external customers. • Working with business leaders, managing relationships with all functions to develop potential resources through Talent Management, and planning. • Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture/Values, ensuring fair and equitable employment practices, giving awareness to employees about the policies and general code of conduct. • Employee Attrition & Retention- keeping a tab on the overall attrition reasons and retaining the high potential staff. • Pro-actively visiting branches to get to know employees and their issues in the field and amicably resolving them or forwarding it to the concerned department. In addition to my RM’s assignment conducted smooth processing of Recruitment & Talent Acquisition for senior level and program/project-based hiring. Ensuring complete adherence to the recruitment policy for the assigned portfolio of entire North region of more than 3800 employees.
For five years headed the HR Department, handled entire Operational and Strategic activities of HR across country with a team of 23 members in all five regions of the Foundation, and was in direct reporting to Executive Director. Worked for the assessment, development, implementation, and budget management of all HR needs and services within the Foundation, providing necessary HR tools and information. The foremost task was to serve as a Change Agent by proposing and implementing improved policies, procedures, processes & methodologies by taking innovative initiative to bring positive organizational cultural changes.
As Regional Coordinator HR (Manager) in Soneri Bank Limited; Established the HR Department at Regional Level, managed and have operated in the following areas of Human Resources. • Strategic Workforce Planning • Career Paths & Succession Planning • Employer Branding in Local Market • Employee Relations & Building Bridges • Performance Management • Recruitment & Selection, and Talent Acquisition • Competence Interviewing • New Employee Induction, Orientation and on boarding • Career Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring for staff at Regional Level • Development of Key Performance Indicators in liaison with the Departmental Head
Year 2006 was the start of my formal career in Banking Sector, was inducted as Regional HR Officer and handled branch network of 27 outlets. Was synchronizing the HR & Administration affairs of the North Region with the Head Office of the Bank in Karachi. Here my key responsibilities were Recruitment & Selection, Contracts Renewals, Regular Services Confirmations, New Induction and On boarding Formalities, Staff Loans, and Coordination with branches regarding Staff matters, Leave Management of Regional Office, Leave Fare Assistance, Internship Programme, Branch Expenses, New Branch Opening Matters.
