Khalil Muneer

Results-driven HR Professional with 8 years of progressive experience in retail and corporate HR operations. Proven track record in workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement. Adept at aligning HR strategies with business goals to enhance productivity, talent retention, and organizational growth.

ASSISTANT MANAGER HRBP at East Gate Industries (2024-03 – Present)

Partner with retail team managing 2400 employees across multiple brands (Bareeze, Minnie Minors, Chinyere, Rang Ja, Fabric Store, The Entertainer)

• Partner with retail team to manage end-to-end hiring of qualified sales staff for shops in line with approved manpower plans.
• Prepare comprehensive summaries on transfers, promotions, new hires, resignations, and commission changes prior to payroll processing.
• Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to objectively assess staff performance before probation confirmations.
• Design and deliver in-house training programs to ensure employee alignment with company policies and performance standards.
• Collaborate with department heads during the annual appraisal cycle, including calibration sessions to ensure fair and consistent evaluations.
• Create and execute a succession planning framework from scratch to identify and groom high-potential employees.
• Collaborate with Operations to process final settlements in compliance with company policies.
• Prepare, maintain and update organograms for Retail & Corporate functions on quarterly basis.
• Manage HR operations including loans, advances, and leave applications in coordination with the operations team.
• Generate and present monthly HR analytics reports covering turnover, staff fluctuations, and replacement cost analysis to support strategic decisions.

ASSISTANT MANAGER HR at Digital Links (2021-08 – 2024-02)

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical roles nationwide within defined Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Conducted reference checks and completed onboarding and joining formalities for new hires.
• Designed and implemented orientation and training plans in collaboration with department heads.
• Maintained accurate employee attendance and payroll data in ERP for timely salary processing.
• Execute separation processes, including exit interviews, clearance, and final settlements.
• Regularly updated the organizational structure in alignment with the company grading system.
• Organized weekly training sessions to enhance staff performance and meet business goals.
• Assist in the annual performance appraisal process, facilitating promotions and salary increments.
• Manage employee benefits programs such as health insurance, life insurance, provident fund, and allowances etc.
• Planned and executed employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
• Handled employee relations, including policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversaw the EOBI portal for employee records, coordinating with finance for payment processing.
• Prepared HR reports including manpower planning and turnover analysis for leadership review.

HR EXECUTIVE at Rainbow Cash & Carry (2019-02 – 2021-08)

• Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for branch-level positions.
• Oversaw onboarding and joining formalities, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintained and updated employee records in ERP software, including transfers and exits.
• Finalized attendance records and processed payroll, incorporating overtime and deductions.
• Prepared and executed final settlements and exit clearances for departing employees.
• Organized staff in-house training sessions in coordination with management to enhance operational efficiency.
• Supported company-wide HR initiatives to improve staff engagement and workplace culture.
• Monitored and analyzed turnover trends, worked with management to improve turnover.
• Partnered with branch management to resolve employee relations issues and ensure compliance with SOPs.

HR EXECUTIVE at AL-FATAH (2017-06 – 2018-07)

• Managed employee enrollment in biometric systems (Opal, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Coordinated with branch admins for employee transfers, rejoins, leaves, and salary advances.
• Collected and verified attendance data across branches for payroll accuracy.
• Processed monthly payroll and reconciled salaries for all staff categories.
• Prepared final settlements for resigned and terminated employees.
• Prepare salaries of BA's deployed at our stores by receiving attendance from branches.
• Prepare salary of Janitorial staff by receiving attendance from branch admins.
• Updated and maintained EOBI and PESI records.
• Liaised with vendors for food billing and related HR operations.

MS / MPhil in HRM – University of Lahore (2020)

Bachelor of Business Administration in HRM – University of Education Lahore (2015)

Intermediate in FSC Pre-Engineering – Punjab Group of College (2011)

Matriculation in Science – New Era Grammar High School (2009)