Khalid Chughtai

A seasoned HR professional with over 18+ years of experience in leading multinational and national organizations across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Bangladesh. Expertise in designing and implementing HR policies, talent acquisition, training and development (TNA), payroll management, and performance evaluation. Proven track record of aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive operational efficiency and organizational growth.

Demonstrated ability to lead strategic business planning and foster a positive organizational culture, collaborating closely with top management as an HR business partner.

HR Head - ASAS Properties, Bahria Town Lahore - Lahore, Pakistan

(2025-08)

• Lead the HR department, Implement and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance. recruitment strategies, training programs, and payroll management.
• Designed State of the Art HR department.
• Designed IT department, Server configured, Network designed, CRM designed with Software Team and successfully implemented.
• Implement performance evaluation processes and foster employee engagement strategies.
• Manage HR operations including hiring, onboarding, attendance, leaves, and employee records
• Handle employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
• Support payroll coordination and performance reviews
• Build a positive, disciplined, and performance-driven work culture

HR Manager - ALKARAM Paper Mills Pvt. Ltd.

(2023-12 - 2025-07)

• Lead the HR department, developing HR policies, procedures, recruitment strategies, training programs, and payroll management.
• Implement performance evaluation processes and foster employee engagement strategies.

HR Manager - SMC Pvt. Ltd.

(2019-03 - 2023-11)

• Developed HR policies, recruitment, designed training programs, & managed payroll systems.
• Led training needs analysis and introduced performance management initiatives.

HR Manager / Dept. Head - SMEC International Pty. Ltd.

(2018-01 - 2019-01)

Managed HR activities for a major infrastructure project, including recruitment and policy formulation.

Head of HR Department - Power Planners International Pvt. Ltd.

(2014-05 - 2017-08)

• Designed and implemented performance appraisal forms, TNAs, and compensation plans.
• Managed HR operations including recruitment, employee training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversaw HR compliance and policy communication across departments.

Business Development Manager (Support) - SMEC International Pty. Ltd. / Engineering General Consultants EGC Pvt. Ltd.

(2007-12 - 2014-04)

• Prepared EOIs (Expressions of Interest) and proposals for various projects.
• Identified and developed new business opportunities, liaising with clients and consultants.

HR Manager - M.Y.K. Associates Pvt. Ltd.

(2005-08 - 2007-04)

• Managed the Human Resource database, supporting recruitment, job analysis, and career planning.
• Conducted orientation programs to familiarize employees with company policies and employment terms.
• Ensured organizational discipline through management of grievances and compliance with legal provisions.
• Designed an Employee Appraisal Form to streamline performance evaluations.
• Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and workplace engagement.

Executive - Abdullah Al Matrood Establishment, Dammam - Dammam, Saudi Arabia

(2003-04 - 2005-06)

• Introduced HR-based strategies to improve employee management.
• Organized training sessions and meetings for employees, focusing on skill development and leadership.

Master's in public administration - HRM - Punjab University (2007 - 2009)

PGD in Human Resource Management - HRM - Punjab University (2007 - 2007)

MCS-IT - IT - Kings College of Computer Sciences London (1999 - 2000)

Bachelor of Arts - Arts - Punjab University