Head of HR, Admin & IT at Uqab Corporation Pvt Ltd. (Present)
Architecting HR Policy Frameworks and Operational Processes from the ground up, establishing Organization Structure and standardized workforce for optimal results. Implantation of HRIS to automate workflows, centralize data and build actionable KPIs. Designing a Comprehensive Competency Framework to align individual job roles with Strategic Business Objectives. Serving as strategic Coach to Leadership, eliminating Silos.
- Greenfield HR Governance: Architecting HR Policy Frameworks and Operational Processes from the ground the up, establishing Organization Structure and standardized workforce for optimal results
- HRIS Optimization: Implantation of HRIS to automate workflows, Centralized Data and build actionable KPIS
- Competency Mapping: Designing a Comprehensive Competency Framework to individual job roles with Strategic Business Objectives
- C Suite Advisory: Serving as strategic Coach to Leadership, eliminating Silos
HR Subject Matter Expert at Confidential Organization (2025-09 – 2026-01)
Led full employee life cycle revitalization, revamping career path mapping and development of reward and recognition frameworks. Derived priorities from a formal Engagement Survey and presented data driven recommendations to Leadership.
- Strategic revitalization led full employee life cycle, revamping career path mapping and development of reward and recognition frameworks
- Engagement Strategy: Deriving priorities from a formal Engagement Survey and present data driven recommendations to the Leadership.
GM/Head of HR at Interwood Mobel Ltd (2024-02 – 2024-12)
- Reporting: CEO & BOD for all facets of HR
- Ensured Performance management by ensuring implementation and reviews of Balance Score card and development of KPIs for all managerial positions.
- Initiated incentive program to achieve goals.
- Reduced payroll costs by 7% by identifying redundant roles & through internal hiring.
- Succession Management (30% senior positions filled internally) Centralized HR payroll and implemented new HRIS system, efficiency in TOT in HR services, reducing HC across Finance/HR by 10%.
- Revamping of the Reward & Recognition program to focus on Collaboration and foster teamwork.
- Successfully migrated to new HRIS System.
Human Resource Consultant; Lead Consultant at 360 Degrees Consulting Private Limited (2022-01 – 2025-09)
Provided full suite of Human Resource Solutions including Executive & Team Coaching, Employee Engagement, Policies Development, Promotion Evaluations, basic HR policies, and Talent Acquisition. Conducted separate coaching engagements with Pakistan State Oil, Pro Solutions Private Ltd, and Zarar Enterprises Private Ltd.
- Full suite of Human Resource Solutions; Executive & Team Coaching; Employee Engagement, Policies Development, Promotion Evaluations, basic HR policies, Talent Acquisition, Engagement Activities.
- Separately Coaching with Pakistan State Oil, Pro Solutions Private Ltd and Zarar Enterprises Private Ltd.
Head HR at Bestway Cement Limited (2017-01 – 2022-01)
Responsible for the Human Resources Function across 6 factory locations with 5,000 employees at the largest cement manufacturer in Pakistan, reporting to Managing Director. Restructured the organization, implemented centralized Business/Technical functions, and established HRBP/COE/Shared Services Structure. Created a dedicated Learning & Development Center and launched organization-wide employee engagement initiatives.
- Responsible for the Human Resources Function, 6 factory Locations, 5,000 employees, largest cement manufacturer in Pakistan.
- Restructured the Organization: Achieved 10% reduction in HC, successfully introducing centralized Business/Technical functions, set up HRBP/COE/Shared Services Structure.
- Identified and placed internal successors for Directors of Works & Director Sales. 0% hiring costs for crucial positions).
- Created a dedicated Learning & Development Center for Bestway, on time delivery of all trainings identified (90%).
- Launched organization wide employee engagement survey with 65% response rate, implemented a communication strategy/Town Halls/cross-functional team building sessions to keep talent engaged.
- Lead in setting up Bestway Consulting Services, as a financial back office for UK business. 85% team hired on time.
- Carried out Executive Coaching, Employee Counselling sessions, individual and at team level to resolve conflicts and foster teamwork.
- Formed a properly trained Promotion Evaluation Committee to ensure merit and potential in promotion decisions. 70% success rate.
- Initiated and implemented various employee recognition & reward boosting morale and recognizing performance.
- Created ESS/MSS systems and Integrated 5 entities into One SAP HCM Payroll system, reducing turnaround times by 40%.
SVP & Head HR at First MicrofinanceBank Ltd (2012-01 – 2017-01)
Reported to CEO and Board HR Committee. Revamped organizational structure for 1500+ employees across 100+ locations with 0% increase in approved manpower. Secured JICA funding for comprehensive training and created internal training pool. Implemented HRIS systems for end-to-end payroll management and HR service delivery.
- Organizational Design: revamped the structure for 1500+ employees across 100+ locations within 0% increase in approved manpower.
- Secure JICA (Japanese Industria Cooperatio Agency) PKR 4 million savings to implement comprehensive training: created internal training Pool: making HR the first department to use these Funds.
- Launched Incentive Schemes, improving sales, quality of loans, recovery of bad loans.
- Implementations HRIS Systems: end to end payroll management, compliance and on time HR Service Delivery.
- Influenced the CEO/COO to assign an existing resource for implementing Oracle Banking Systems, completed the employee competency development through practical training within given timeline. 90% Staff trained at Go Live.
HR Business Manager at Coca Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited (2010-01 – 2012-01)
Reported to Director HR and CCI's International HR Manager based in Turkey. Analyzed all jobs via Hay job evaluation system and led communication programs for all managers. Centralized compensation and benefits structure from territory to functional reporting. Planned and supervised HR budgets for workforce of 4,000 and negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- Analyzed all jobs via Hay job evaluation system (with Hay consultants) Led the communication program for all managers.
- Ensured all jobs to the new grading system of Coca Cola, centralized the compensation and benefits structure and system from territory to functional reporting.
- Planned and supervised HR budgets while incorporating new policies and structures for a workforce of 4,000.
- Implemented market-aligned compensation and benefits structure.
- Negotiated & closed 5 collective bargaining agreements to ensure industrial peace, and within approved budget.
- Team Lead from Pakistan in resolving an outstanding IR dispute with the International Union Federation.
HR Manager at Ufone PTML (Etisalat) (2009-01 – 2010-01)
Reported to VP Strategy & Chief Operating Officer. Launched dedicated employee helpdesk and set up KPIs and turnaround times for all HR services. Led HR implementation of all SAP HCM modules and created integrated performance appraisal system. Implemented nationwide communication plan reaching 80% employee coverage.
- HR Services; Launched a dedicated employee helpdesk; Set up KPIs and turn-around times for all HR services, employee enquiries.
- Led HR in implementation of all SAP HCM modules.
- Created an integrated performance appraisal system, going up to HOD level, with disagreement loop/resolution loop.
- Spearheaded grievance process & regulatory issues management for FTEs and outsource/contract.
- Implemented nationwide communication plan for direct interactions with HR; 80% employee coverage. Ultimately removed a perceived gap between HR and employees.
Commercial HR Business Partner (Pakistan & Afghanistan) at Nestle Pakistan (2006-01 – 2008-01)
- Trained Assessor for Nestle Assessment Center, Mentoring HR Trainees.
- Launched and covered 80% of Sales Field Force for knowledge sharing on HR policies and employee benefits.
- Ensured meeting of HR KPIs for Sales including recruitment targets, internal recruitment, training KPIs, implementing performance. management policies, ensuring employee engagement, reducing employee turnover, saving costs of rehiring.
- Pushed internal growth initiative and rotation plans for development & growth.
HR Manager at Haleeb Foods Limited (2002-01 – 2006-01)
Reported to Chief Human Resources Officer. Developed a long-term 3-year incentive plan and launched employee participation/retention strategy through vertical slice meetings and employee suggestion awards. Managed illegal labor strike issue by petitioning court to declare the strike as illegal.
- Developed a long-term (3 years) incentive plan.
- Developed and launched employee participation/ retention strategy: vertical slice meetings, employee suggestion awards.
- Tackled an illegal labor strike issue by petition to court to declare the strike as illegal.
HR Team Leader at SMEDA (1998-01 – 2002-01)
Reported to Chief Operating Officer. Implemented an HR Function from scratch and developed and implemented HR & administrative policies. Created specific teams to address priority sector analysis as per Organization's Strategy. Implemented standard psychometric testing/panel interviews and salary & compensation structure.
- Implemented an HR Function from scratch; developed and implemented HR & administrative policies.
- Under supervision of COO, created specific teams to address priority sector's analysis, as per the Organization's Strategy.
- Implemented standard psychometric testing/panel interviews.
- Implemented salary & compensation structure as an amalgamation of corporate and government practices.
