Khurram Shehzad

Innovative and result driven PhD candidate. Accomplished and results-driven as head of Administration and HR with over 20 years of experience in managing and leading human resources and administrative functions in Multinational sectors and power industry. Expertise in driving organizational development, employee engagement, HR compliance, recruitment, and talent management.

Proven ability to develop HR strategies that align with business objectives, foster a positive work culture, and support organizational growth.

Head of Human Resource & Operations - GRM - Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad & Quetta

(2024-11)

• Led a team of 100 HR and administrative professionals to ensure seamless day-to-day operations across [HR functions, Administration, Operations].
• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures in line with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Lead HR and administrative operations in different offices as Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad & Quetta
• Lead the team to focusing on hiring on professional grounds & retention of the employees

Head of Administration, HR and Procurement - Halmore Group of Companies - Lahore

(2015-10 - 2024-10)

• Led a team of 45 HR and administrative professionals to ensure seamless day-to-day operations across [HR functions, Administration, Operations].
• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures in line with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Spearheaded talent acquisition strategy, reducing recruitment costs by 80% while improving the quality of hire.
• Managed employee relations, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment, resulting in a 100% increase in employee satisfaction scores.
• Drove HR transformation initiatives, including the implementation of a new HRIS system, which improved HR reporting and data accuracy by 100%.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals, contributing to specific business success.
• Managed the HR budget of over 200 million PKR, optimizing costs and reducing overhead by 30%.
• Manage & supervise such administration activities as, Vehicle insurance, Health & Life insurance, Employees' Pension plan, Petty cash, Provident Fund & Gratuity, Employees Hajj Scheme, Procurement of office goods and shipments related to plant, Office maintenance, Pool vehicle maintenance and fueling management, Guest protocol, Visa processing for staff, Hotel booking and protocol for guests & CEO at the airport, Management for official events & annual dinner

Manager Administration & HR - Gresham's Eastern - Lahore

(2006-11 - 2015-10)

• Directed all HR functions, including recruitment, training, compensation, and benefits, for a global organization with 100 plus employees.
• Implemented performance management systems that reduced turnover by 90% and improved overall employee satisfaction scores by 100%.
• Introduced data-driven HR metrics to assess and improve employee retention and productivity.
• Lead HR and administrative operations in different offices as Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad & Quetta
• Lead the team to focusing on hiring on professional grounds & retention of the employees
• Successfully led a merger and integration project, aligning the HR policies and culture of two organizations.

Asst. Manager HR - ARY Digital - Karachi

(2000-08 - 2006-10)

• Preparing salaries and assist to Manager HR for HR related works
• Preparing appointment letters & contracts

PhD - Management Studies - Karachi University (KU) (2011)

MPhil - Business Administration (MBA) - Karachi University (KU) (2004)

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Karachi University (KU) (2002)

Bachelor - Business Administration - Karachi University (KU) (2000)