Akhtar Hania

HR Leader with 25+ years of experience driving Human Capital Strategy, Organizational Transformation, Talent Development, and Digital HR across diverse industries including manufacturing, automotive, engineering, pharmaceutical, technology, BPO, logistics, retail, and steel. Demonstrated success in aligning people strategies with business goals through organizational design, workforce planning, succession management, performance optimization, employee engagement, and culture transformation. Recognized for leading HR technology and automation initiatives, including SAP HCM implementation and the development of integrated HR platforms for performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, 360-degree feedback, and self-service solutions.

Proven ability to build high-performing organizations, develop leadership pipelines, strengthen governance, and deliver sustainable business outcomes through innovative and technology-enabled people practices.HR Leader with 25+ years of experience driving Human Capital Strategy, Organizational Transformation, Talent Development, and Digital HR across diverse industries including manufacturing, automotive, engineering, pharmaceutical, technology, BPO, logistics, retail, and steel. Demonstrated success in aligning people strategies with business goals through organizational design, workforce planning, succession management, performance optimization, employee engagement, and culture transformation.

Recognized for leading HR technology and automation initiatives, including SAP HCM implementation and the development of integrated HR platforms for performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, 360-degree feedback, and self-service solutions. Proven ability to build high-performing organizations, develop leadership pipelines, strengthen governance, and deliver sustainable business outcomes through innovative and technology-enabled people practices.

GENERAL MANAGER HR at AISHA STEEL MILLS LTD. (2012-03 – Present)

• Direct and control all Human Resources and Administration functions including Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Performance Management and Organizational Development.
• Partner with Chairman, CEO and Executive Leadership Team in developing and implementing people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead HR operations supporting over 800 management and non-management employees across manufacturing and corporate functions.
• Drive workforce planning, organizational effectiveness and leadership development initiatives.
• Led the digital transformation of HR through the development and implementation of multiple in-house applications covering Performance Management, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement Surveys, 360-Degree Feedback, Leave Management and Employee Self-Service.
• Successfully rolled out SAP HCM during SAP S/4 HANA implementation and ensured integration with key HR processes.
• Designed and implemented an integrated Performance Management System linked with SAP enabling KPI tracking, appraisal workflows, calibration discussions and promotion recommendations.
• Developed and launched a digital Succession Planning System supporting leadership pipeline management and succession readiness tracking for critical positions.
• Introduced an enterprise-wide Employee Climate Survey platform with executive dashboards and departmental action planning capabilities.
• Directed cross-functional collaboration with IT teams to automate HR processes, improve reporting and enhance operational efficiency.
• Led organization restructuring, manpower planning and competency framework development initiatives.
• Established succession plans and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for key leadership and technical positions.
• Developed HR policies, SOPs and governance frameworks supporting organizational growth and compliance.
• Facilitated employee engagement, culture transformation and change management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies and governance requirements.
• Lead payroll governance, employee services, vendor management and administration functions.
• Introduced an automated 360-Degree Leadership Assessment System for executive and senior leadership development.
• Spearheaded the development of an Employee Self-Service HR Portal covering Employee Handbook, Leave Management, Attendance Management and employee workflow automation.
• Led cross-functional HR and IT teams to integrate HR applications with SAP and reporting systems, improving data integrity, reporting accuracy and decision-making.
• Reduced manual HR processing through automation of critical HR workflows and approval processes.
• Enhanced management reporting through HR dashboards and analytics supporting workforce planning and strategic decision making.

SR. HR MANAGER at IBEX GLOBAL (2009-11 – 2011-12)

• Performed duties as strategic overlay and controlled a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records.
• Co-chaired annual HR budget meetings, resolved conflicts between employees, coordinated employee engagement activities to promote employee development and performed exit interviews.

HR MANAGER at KALSOFT (2008-06 – 2009-10)

• Developed staff management strategies and install and introduce processes/policies that support the Kalsoft values.
• Consulted the line management in resourcing strategies, employee development and reward and HR programs.
• Facilitated company Offshore venture and coordinated with Offshore team based in Dubai, South Africa, Bahrain.

RESOURCING MANAGER at DHL (2007-03 – 2007-09)

• Exhibited key analytical skills to deliver advice and guidance to senior management to manage recruitment needs of different departments. Sourced appropriate talent against vacant positions from various available sources.
• Evaluated candidates before sharing profiles with the Managers, shared resourcing KPI's status to regional head.

MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES at TRAKKER PRIVATE LIMITED (2004-03 – 2007-03)

ASSISTANT MANAGER – I I at TOYOTA INDUS MOTORS LIMITED (2003-11 – 2004-03)

SR. EXECUTIVE HUMAN RESOURCES at ROCHE PHARMA (1999-10 – 2002-10)

HR OFFICER at CUPOLA LIMITED (1998-10 – 1999-10)

TRAINING EXECUTIVE at ALSTOM (1998-04 – 1998-10)

TQM ASSOCIATE | PRODUCTION at HINOPAK MOTORS LIMITED (1995-11 – 1998-04)

Master of Business Administration – Adamson University, Manila, Philippines (1995)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Economics & Political Science – St. Josephs College for Women, Karachi, Pakistan (1992)