Ammara Naeem Email & Phone Number

The Hague, Zh, Nl

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

I lead a team of client success advisors focused on product-usage consulting, client engagement, and advisory. Our dual mission is to ensure Top Employers maximize the value of our program and to translate our research, data-driven insights, and benchmarking into actionable strategies that help clients future-proof their HR practices.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Managing performance and acting as a coach for Junior HR Auditor• Keeping abreast with the changing HR landscape through research into the market as well as the practices implemented by the Top Employers around the globe• Revising and updating the HR Best Practices Survey standards used to evaluate an organization as a Top Employer• Auditing the practices of the participants of the Top Employers program against the set standards (focus on international organizations and their… Show more • Managing performance and acting as a coach for Junior HR Auditor• Keeping abreast with the changing HR landscape through research into the market as well as the practices implemented by the Top Employers around the globe• Revising and updating the HR Best Practices Survey standards used to evaluate an organization as a Top Employer• Auditing the practices of the participants of the Top Employers program against the set standards (focus on international organizations and their HQ)• Liaising with the leadership and executive HR teams of the clients to provide feedback into areas of improvement and how they contribute to their people and culture priorities• Forming a core part of the HR Insights Lab that feeds into the annual Top Employers Best Practices and HR Trends Report • Developing training content for external and internal communications • Training the auditors and internal clients on content of the Top Employers standards and HR topics• Conducting podcasts with various Top Employers on different HR topics (including Microsoft, SAP, Accenture, etc.)• Leading the implementation of an internal HR knowledge base system to support training and just in time learning • Being the engagement champion for the HR Auditors and Project Managers (Delivery) team Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

• Identified areas of improvement through research to enhance the candidate experience (including current candidates, recent hires, Glassdoor reviews and candidate surveys)• Carried out competitor analysis in terms of overall branding strategies (including diversity, social channels, locations, etc.)• Reviewed job description templates that impact the candidate experience• Facilitated internal and external branding activities, blogs and events

Lahore, Pakistan

• Developed and implemented the plan to set up Human Resources department • Initiated a thorough recruitment process, including sourcing and onboarding • Reduced the cost of hire by 30% by optimizing the recruitment process• Executed the yearly orientation plan for new overseas and local staff• Increased the retention rate of the overseas staff by 35% through effective communication strategy and managing expectations• Advised the Board of Directors on hiring… Show more • Developed and implemented the plan to set up Human Resources department • Initiated a thorough recruitment process, including sourcing and onboarding • Reduced the cost of hire by 30% by optimizing the recruitment process• Executed the yearly orientation plan for new overseas and local staff• Increased the retention rate of the overseas staff by 35% through effective communication strategy and managing expectations• Advised the Board of Directors on hiring, termination and benefits policies based on research and benchmarking• Advised the Superintendent on the engagement plan for current employees • Collaborated with the legal department for vetting of new policies and procedures • Drafted the annual staffing plan to monitor the quality of staff• Initiated and standardized the exit process for departing employees • Centralized all relevant personnel data and records into an electronic system • Served as the point of contact for all HR related matters such as sick leaves, grievances, etc.• Handled sick leave management, grievances and any employee related issue• Coached the functional managers on the new evaluation, performance management systems, as well as new and amended policies• Advised the senior management on initiatives to increase retention and effective succession of key managerial positions• Reoriented the organizational structure and corresponding job descriptions• Maintained effective relationship management with local as well as international agencies for recruitment, talent management and professional development of faculty and staff• Built rapport with the government agencies to streamline the work visa acquisition and relocation processes • Recorded minutes at the Board of Directors’ and Society meetings• Served as liaison between various stakeholders: Board of Directors, Superintendent and the US Consulate • Lead the team in development of 7-year strategic plan for Middle States Association’s reaccreditation process Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

• Coordinated the global partnership correspondence and activities between The City School – Ravi Campus and The Kingsway School, Manchester • Prepared all reported data and grant documentation, and consequently obtained 20,000 GBP Global Partnership grant for the school • Developed guidelines for improving the quality of students admitted into the school • Was instrumental in increasing the enrollment of this two year old campus by 30% in six months

Lahore, Pakistan

• Assisted in supervising a team of over 70 recruiter in Karachi and Lahore • Served as the lead supervisor for training, quality assurance and maximizing overall team productivity • Maintained and met daily, weekly and monthly recruitment targets and generated weekly and monthly productivity reports for management • Screened and interviewed candidates for 25 different US and Canadian cities

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Business Relationship Manager on the TIAS Student Board

Education record

Bachelor Of Science

Activities and Societies: Oklahoma University National Student Association as the Fundraising Chair, Golden Key International Honor.

International Management, Innovation, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking