aTif UlLah

Highly motivated, Strategic and performance driven HR Professional with a strong foundation in Law and Human Resource Management, combining professional experience as a Law Practitioner with an MBA in HRM. Currently leading HR operations, managing workforce planning, bulk recruitment, payroll, performance management, and multi-location HR administration. Skilled in integrating legal expertise with HR strategies to ensure compliance, strengthen governance, and drive operational excellence.

Proven ability to build service-oriented workplace cultures, implement KPI-driven performance systems, and align human capital initiatives with business growth and outlet expansion objectives. Recognized for decisive leadership, stakeholder management, and creating high-performance teams that support sustainable business success. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to organizational success through strategic thinking, effective communication, and a passion for continuous learning, combining legal expertise with human resources acumen.

Manager HR at JOY MAKER (SMC) Private Limited (Momoyo Pakistan) (2025-12 – Present)

Strategic HR Manager leading end-to-end human resource operations for a growing Food & Beverage brand specializing in restaurant and café chain development. Responsible for workforce planning and bulk hiring to support outlet expansion, implementation of structured HR policies and SOPs, and development of KPI-driven performance management systems. Overseeing payroll administration, compensation structuring, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws.

Instrumental in building a service-oriented organizational culture, reducing turnover in outlet operations, and aligning HR strategy with business growth and multi-location expansion objectives.

• Led end to end recruitment and successfully supported workforce planning for new outlet launches and business expansion.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks aligned with F&B operational requirements.
• Designed KPI-based performance management system for outlet managers and operational staff to improve productivity and service standards.
• Structured compensation framework, salary bands, and increment policy to ensure internal equity and cost control.
• Streamlined payroll processing, attendance tracking, and leave management systems for multi-location operations.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws, disciplinary procedures, and workplace code of conduct standards.

HR Officer, IR CFL at MCL (CFL Hattar), Pakistan (2024-10 – 2025-12)

Responsible for handling tasks related to Workforce Management, recruitment, training, and employee relations matters. Showed excellent communication skills with Workforce and Senior Management. Strived Hard to work collaboratively with team to achieve organizational goals and ensure employee satisfaction.

• Maintaining and updating Workforce Records
• File Management
• Daily Workforce Correspondence
• Assessing daily actionable insights from datasets
• In work as a bridge between Workforce and Senior Management

Internship, Human Resource Department at NEPRA, Pakistan (2021-04 – 2024-09)

Responsible for handling tasks related to drafting and amending Service regulations, recruitment, training, and employee relations matters, thoroughly and meticulously. Always demonstrated excellent communication skills, which are highly organized, and showed great initiative in taking on new projects and worked collaboratively with team to achieve objectives.

• Providing assistance for amendment in NEPRA Services Regulations
• Maintaining HR Records
• File Management
• Interns data management
• Maintaining Employees Data
• Digitalization of Data and Information

Advocate at Khawaja Muhammad Khan Gara Law Chamber, Peshawar, Pakistan (2012-05 – 2015-12)

Experienced with a strong legal background and a track record of success in representing clients. Skilled in legal research, drafting legal documents, and courtroom advocacy. Proficient in analyzing complex cases and providing sound legal advice. Committed to delivering excellent client service and achieving favorable outcomes.

• Providing independent, confidential and impartial advice to clients on Crime, Fraud, Inheritance, Nuisance, Contract and family issues.
• Interviewing clients face-to-face and over the phone to establish their needs.
• Drafting letters, applications and making calls on behalf of clients.
• Referring clients to specialist caseworkers for complex problems.
• Signposting to other agencies when appropriate.
• Assisting clients to negotiate with respondents and companies and service providers to resolve problems.

Apprenticeship, Law at Jalal-ud-din Akbar Azam khan Advocate, Peshawar, Pakistan (2011-04 – 2012-04)

Successfully completed apprenticeship program, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of the legal profession. Proficient in legal research, drafting documents, and providing support to senior attorneys. Demonstrated ability to work diligently and effectively in a fast-paced legal environment. Committed to continued professional growth and eager to contribute to the success of a reputable law firm or organization.

• Case analyzing
• Art of Advocacy
• Case law study
• Legal drafting
• Assisting seniors during trials

MBA in Human Resource Management – Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan (2015-12 – 2019-08)

Bachelor of Laws in Law – University of Peshawar, Pakistan (2007-12 – 2011-04)