Fariha Alvi

Human Resources professional with 6+ years of progressive experience across professional services and manufacturing, with hands-on experience in HR Operations, Payroll, HR Reporting & MIS, Performance Management, Employee Relations, HR Policy & Governance, and HR Process Improvement. Currently supporting approximately 200 employees and trainees across three branch offices, partnering with management on employee lifecycle matters, performance processes, HR policies, workforce-related requirements, employee relations and compliance. Previously managed payroll for 300+ employees, with responsibility for timely and accurate payroll administration, HR operations, and statutory compliance.

Experienced in standardizing HR processes, developing and implementing HR policies and SOPs, coordinating performance appraisal cycles, managing HR records and reporting, and driving technology-enabled payroll process improvement. Strong ability to work across HR operations and business stakeholders with a structured, data-oriented and process-focused approach.

Assistant Manager – People Facilitation at RIAZ AHMAD, SAQIB, GOHAR & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (2022-11 – Present)

A Member Firm of AGN International

• Provide HR operations support for approximately 200 employees and trainees across three branch offices, coordinating employee lifecycle activities and ensuring consistent HR practices across locations.
• Partner with management on day-to-day HR matters, employee relations, grievance resolution, disciplinary matters and employee-related operational requirements.
• Manage and coordinate employee and trainee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, documentation, records management and separation-related administration.
• Develop, implement and standardize 10+ HR policies, procedures and SOPs, strengthening HR governance, consistency, operational controls and process discipline across branch offices.
• Coordinate annual and interim performance appraisal processes, including communication, stakeholder follow-up, documentation and timely completion.
• Maintain and coordinate HR records, documentation and HR reporting/MIS to support management decision-making and operational monitoring.
• Manage HR documentation and compliance requirements relating to ICAP trainees, ensuring alignment with applicable professional training requirements and internal procedures.
• Coordinate international secondment assignments, including HR processes, stakeholder communication and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives and professional training programs based on organizational and employee development requirements.
• Support management in implementing standardized HR processes and resolving employee-related operational issues across multiple locations.

Assistant Manager – HR & Payroll at RUBATECH MANUFACTURING COMPANY (PVT.) LTD. (2017-03 – 2020-08)

• Managed monthly payroll for 300+ employees, ensuring timely and accurate payroll administration.
• Coordinated day-to-day HR operations and supported employee lifecycle activities across recruitment, onboarding and employee administration.
• Led recruitment and onboarding activities in line with organizational manpower requirements.
• Managed EOBI and SESSI compliance and maintained related HR documentation.
• Supported employee relations and resolution of routine HR matters.
• Coordinated payroll-related HR administration while ensuring timely completion of payroll activities and employee records.

Management Trainee at AZEE ENTERPRISES (2014 – 2015)

LLB in Law – Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Law College (2022)

BBA (Hons.) in Business Administration – Institute of Business & Technology (2015)