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Islamabad, Pk

Implementing USAID 5-year project on Climate Smart Agriculture Activity, across Pakistan

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Designed and implemented a comprehensive people strategy that aligned with organizational values, embedding diversity and inclusion across all HR processes, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.Led strategic HR projects that increased employee engagement by 15%, improved organizational performance, and directly supported the achievement of business goals.Directed full-cycle HR services, overseeing key functions like recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and talent development for a team of 300+ employees across multiple projects.Developed and implemented a robust performance management system, linking organizational objectives with measurable competencies and behaviors, resulting in 20% improvement in employee performance metrics.Built and maintained a talent pipeline, reducing recruitment timelines by 30%, and ensured a steady flow of high-quality candidates for both current and future needs.Provided HR consultancy to over 50 managers on leadership, team management, and employee relations, ensuring 100% compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.Led HR audits for high-profile donors including USAID, UNFPA, and BMGF, achieving successful compliance and enhancing donor relations.Steered HR operations during crises such as COVID-19 and national emergencies, ensuring employee safety, well-being, and business continuity through tailored policies and rapid response protocols.Promoted from HR Officer to Country HR Lead within three years, recognized for contributions to HR strategy and team leadership.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan

Consultant in the Human Resources Department and Employee Development Division

Pakistan

Designed and executed recruitment strategies for leading IT firms, filling 50+ technical positions with top-tier talent through targeted headhunting and strategic sourcing.Streamlined the onboarding process, enhancing new hire integration and reducing onboarding time by 20%, ensuring smooth transitions and quick productivity gains.Conducted training programs that enhanced employee skills and contributed to 20% faster career progression within client organizations

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

PPartnered with senior HR leadership to design and implement enhanced HR strategies, contributing to a 25% improvement in recruitment efficiency.Led university partnerships for talent acquisition, expanding candidate pools and ensuring high-quality hires from top institutions. Developed and delivered onboarding programs, improving new hire retention rates by 15% within the first year. Managed HRIS and conducted employee surveys to identify areas for improvement, driving initiatives that boosted overall employee satisfaction.

Pakistan

Pakistan