Group HR Manager _ Organizational Growth & Talent

• Aug 2021 - Present

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, my role is to provide HR support & guidance for multi-functional organizations including manufacturing and welfare projects with various locations and employee levels • Led the "Performance Enablement" initiative and development and implementation of KPIs based in-house PMS solution • Providing data-driven insights to Board members to inform strategic talent decisions improve workforce processes and promote positive employee experience. • Revamp FF's talent acquisition process by implementing an ATS, psychometric testing, and headhunting strategies, resulting in timely identification of highly qualified candidates. • Led the re-design of market-based total remuneration for FF Group a step toward improved the Employer Value Proposition (EVP). • Provide training and guidance to develop SMART KPIS. • Facilitating a high-performance culture and ensuring 100% succession cover for all critical positions. • Improving attrition rate by 11% in one year with no loss of high-performing talent. • Work with the learning and development team, provided them with TNA, and identified individuals for improvement plans and FF training calendar. • Designed & conducted nationwide three tier assessments to select employees for FF-FLP (Future leaders Program) • Contributed to developing a 3-year Change Management plan to ensure more Transformational Leadership at FF Group Show less

Recruitment Consultant

• Jun 2019 - Present

Human Resources Business Partner (Plant)

• Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

Heading HR function of Samson’s tobacco sector (2, Plants, 800+ Employees) and directly reporting to CHRO.• Led the development and implementation of HR strategies, including business partnering in annual objective setting for manufacturing operations, LEAN implementation, and talent management (acquisition, development, performance management, retention, and succession)• Acted as an internal consultant to coach and guide the leadership team on complex issues through quantified KPIs on talent attraction, development, retention, performance management, succession, talent onboarding, objective setting, and HR policies• Reviewed, developed and revamped the company's C&B Framework, HR policies, and performance management system for a robust performance-based rewards structure.• Partnered with leadership for annual and strategic business goal setting.• Developed and implemented a strategic plan for the succession of mission-critical positions.• Successfully restructured 3 operations departments without compromising any operation or Union/CBA agreement• Managed Career Streaming, eliminated grading & titling issues & redundant positions• Developed a strategic onboarding, employee engagement, and recognition plan to mitigate engagement issues• Successfully developed a highly productive T&D Plan in line for Blue Collar & Management employees. Show less

Assistant Manager Human Resources

• May 2017 - Oct 2019

Reporting to the Head of HR, my role is to look after Human Resource Management of two cigarette manufacturing operations in Pakistan. (500-800 employees)Responsibilities: • Optimum human resource planning for plants.• Managing recruitment, selection and separation process as per labour law.• To ensure smooth Factory operations by managing ER/IR situation at the site• Negotiation with local CBA as per applicable regulatory laws• Coordination with Supply chain/Work Manager for key HR decisions at the site.• Looking after and managing Human resource service providers at the site.• Designing and implementation of TNA system for Factory Staff.• Responsible for Services/facilities for factory staff and management• Grievance handling and all litigation.• Prepared Revenue budgets of the HR department.• Playing a key role in developing HR policies for plants.• Dealing with Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution, Labour Departments etc. Show less

Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Mar 2016 - May 2017

Responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end early career attraction and resourcing campaigns across Pakistan in line with the strategic objectives of the organization; recruiting engineering, manufacturing, business, and finance candidates for graduate level as well as senior vacancies in Pakistan as well as Dubai. Employee Relations – responsible for employee relations and HR operations including the grievance and disciplinary process, dismissals and general HR-related issues. Payroll Management of Pakistan as well as Dubai Employees. HR Policies drafting/modification Online Social Media Activation for open positions and establishes academia & industry linkages. Providing advice, counsel, and resolution to employees on a broad range of employee issues including general HR issues, policy interpretation, work conditions, benefits, employee development, performance management etc. Show less

Recruitment Consultant

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

Career Pakistan is nationally recognized as Pakistan’s top executive search (headhunting) company. Career Pakistan headhunts for 150+ prestigious organizations in 15 countries. My work includes the following: Executive search (Headhunting) Developing strategies for search work Developing search criteria for positions Developing (content) templates for staff usage Relation management (related to existing clients) Administration related work Career Pakistan is nationally recognized as Pakistan’s top executive search (headhunting) company. Career Pakistan headhunts for 150+ prestigious organizations in 15 countries. My work includes the following: Executive search (Headhunting) Developing strategies for search work Developing search criteria for positions Developing (content) templates for staff usage Relation management (related to existing clients) Administration related work

Human Resources Associate

• Jun 2014 - Nov 2015

Responsibilities: • Developed and conducted training classes for new and continuing staff. • Monitored, evaluated and counseled staff of 142 employees. • Designed and implemented employee incentive programs to increase productivity and customer satisfaction. Reduced employees’ grievances by 40% while maintaining streamlined, profitable department. • Managed operations including forecasting, inventory control, purchasing, and quality insurance. Maximized revenues through efficient staffing, labor cost controls, and promotions. • Produce monthly, quarterly and yearly benefits and payroll totals for the company • Terminated/ hired, oversaw, educated, and delegated personnel. • Performed and analyzed technological decisions and expenses. • In charge of computer safeguarding and evaluating personnel records to ensure observance related to leaves, holidays, etc. Show less

Intern

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

• Researched and evaluated management practices, training and development programs, leadership principles and employee relations in human resources department in order to improve the workflow of the company. • Assisted managers with hiring procedures, screening of candidates, coordinating interviews. • Assisted staff with payroll, leaves, and redundancy and holiday queries. • Updated the OH&S Manual under the direction of the HR Manager. • Researched and evaluated management practices, training and development programs, leadership principles and employee relations in human resources department in order to improve the workflow of the company. • Assisted managers with hiring procedures, screening of candidates, coordinating interviews. • Assisted staff with payroll, leaves, and redundancy and holiday queries. • Updated the OH&S Manual under the direction of the HR Manager.