Qasim Abbas Email & Phone Number

United States

• Leading the execution of talent acquisition strategy (PK & US) for Tech & Non-Tech, including understanding the firm's needs for workforce, predicting future needs, and planning accordingly.• Developing, implementing and ensuring the sustainability of an integrated Talent Management strategy, including a comprehensive approach for assessing, planning, managing, and developing the existing talent across the organization.• Managing the team of Associates and Specialists. • Overseeing the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the firm.• Managing key stakeholder relationships as a trusted partner and valued advisor, building a deep understanding of their business, function knowledge and/or technical skills, role requirements and desired candidate profiles.• Working closely with key stakeholders advising on talent market trends, and collaborating on crafting job descriptions that accurately reflect role requirements.• Utilizing the applicant tracking system to actively track, manage and report on candidate pipelines to enhance stakeholder communication and ensure effective process management.

• Managing a team of Talent Acquisition Partners & Specialists.• Developing and driving the recruitment strategy for the region. (Asia & MENA)• Hiring for Marketing, Operations, Sales, People, Finance, Corporate Affairs, Legal etc.• Partnering with the business throughout the hiring process, from creating job descriptions, to ensuring established processes are followed to ensure a positive candidate experience.• Providing Hiring Managers with regular updates and summaries of recruiting progress and activity.• Working with Hiring Managers to determine best fit candidates, conduct screening rounds, coordinate interviews, obtain qualitative feedback and present/manage through to offer stage.• Partnering with the stakeholders to provide insights and expertise on sourcing for talent and suggest creative ways to address talent acquisition challenges. Working closely with the HR business partners to understand the recruitment needs for the quarter / year.• Creating unique and robust search strategies to identify and attract the best and brightest talent• Developing innovative ways to raise the bar on how Careem recruits talent.

• Hiring talent that is agile and a cultural fit from sourcing to offer closure with special focus on gender diversity in HQ Corporate, Technology, Finance, P&O, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit and Digital division.• Closed 380+ roles with an average TAT of 25 days. • Ensuring smooth candidate & line manager experience aligned with Jazz’s Values, Culture, and the Talent policy.• 100% collaboration with relevant stakeholders and to build effective relationships internally and externally (HRBPs, Rewards, Operations, Line Managers, Vendors and Placement Offices).• Managing nationwide talent acquisition analytics to ensure monthly visibility for the leadership team on attrition and back filling numbers.• Creating a continuous awareness around the talent acquisition process and application tracking system for the stakeholders and encourage them to build diverse and inclusive teams allowing enhanced perspectives and productivity.• Collaborate with hiring managers & recommends solutions to address talent acquisition needs in areas with limited skill set in the market.• Creation and deployment of proactive pipeline for high-churn and repetitive roles.

• Proactively address and meet the talent acquisition needs of the organization, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals.• Design and execute targeted recruiting strategies to fulfill current and anticipated staffing requirements, successfully closing 250+ positions through end-to-end recruitment.• Collaborate closely with the Operations Department to craft comprehensive job descriptions and gain a deep understanding of job requirements.• Conduct thorough interviews with job applicants, gathering detailed insights into their work history, training, education, and skills.• Communicate crucial details to job applicants, including duties, responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, and promotion opportunities.• Expertly review employment applications to align candidate qualifications with job requirements.• Integral member of the global HR team, actively contributing to policymaking and cultural development in coordination with HR Business Partners.• Assume responsibility for all internal HR matters, overseeing seamless onboarding and offboarding processes.• Foster productive collaboration with third-party entities, such as HRSG, to effectively address and resolve employee-related issues and queries.

• Expertly review resumes and applications, leveraging a insightful eye for talent to identify the best fit for the organization.• Conduct engaging first-round telephonic interviews, skillfully assessing candidate suitability and ensuring a positive candidate experience.• Efficiently schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, streamlining the recruitment process for both technical and non-technical roles.• Successfully led end-to-end recruitment initiatives, contributing to the growth and development of high-performing teams.• Orchestrated all recruitment activities and seamlessly managed the induction process for new hires, ensuring a smooth integration into the organizational culture.• Exhibit a keen ability to identify training needs, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of employees to enhance overall team performance.• Spearhead training and development programs for both new hires and existing employees, fostering continuous learning and skill enhancement.

• Integral member of the offshore recruiting team, contributing to strategic talent acquisition initiatives.• Proactively design comprehensive job descriptions for diverse positions, aligning them with organizational needs and goals.• Employ diverse resources to source relevant candidates from the USA and Canada, ensuring a broad and qualified talent pool.• Successfully closed 600+ blue and white-collar positions in North America, showcasing a track record of effective and high-volume recruitment.• Diligently maintain and optimize the internal database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date candidate information for streamlined recruitment processes.• Facilitate the interview process for shortlisted candidates, coordinating seamlessly with Hiring Managers to ensure a positive and efficient experience.• Collaborate closely with recruiters in the North American region, fostering effective teamwork and alignment with regional talent acquisition objectives.

Islamabad, Pakistan

• Conducting thorough phone screenings to identify top talent and assess candidate suitability.• Successfully overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both candidates and hiring teams.• Playing a pivotal role in implementing and refining HR policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive and compliant work environment.• Orchestrating and coordinating all facets of the recruitment lifecycle, demonstrating efficiency in managing diverse activities and ensuring optimal onboarding experiences for new team members.

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