HR Business Partner at Kids HQ Arcade LLC - AA Joyland Pvt. Ltd (2024-10 – Present)
Leading HR functions at Kids HQ Arcade LLC with focus on recruitment, compliance with UAE labor laws, and strategic HR initiatives.
- Managed end-to-end hiring (360°) from sourcing to onboarding, including visa and medical insurance processing
- Conducted initial interviews for all positions to ensure fit and alignment with company culture
- Coordinated part-time hiring with university placement departments for students on personal visas
- Collected and verified attendance, calculated overtime, leaves, absences, and deductions; ensured salary disbursements via WPS in compliance with UAE regulations
- Coordinated with finance for payroll finalization and responded to payroll-related employee queries
- Oversaw HR budgets covering headcount, recruitment, engagement, medical insurance, and visa costs
- Handled shift planning, attendance tracking, and leave management
- Managed visa documentation, renewals, and coordination with PRO for timely issuance and cancellations
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures
- Led offboarding processes: exit interviews, final settlements, gratuity, and leave encashments
- Tracked and maintained employee document validity and renewals
- Maintained employee records on WPS and ensured payroll accuracy
- Delivered training sessions on HRMS systems to new joiners and current staff
- Monitored incentive plans, sales target achievement, and budget vs. actual analysis
- Supported P&L tracking related to HR operations and costs
Assistant Manager Human Resource at AA Joyland Pvt. Ltd & Kids HQ LLC (2023-03 – Present)
Managed talent acquisition, training and development, employee engagement, and HR administration.
- Developed and executed effective recruiting strategies to attract high-quality candidates
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring
- Collaborated with department heads to understand hiring needs and create job descriptions
- Maintained a pipeline of potential candidates for future openings
- Utilized various recruitment channels, including social media, job boards, and professional networks
- Conducted reference checks and extended job offers to selected candidates
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and regulations during the hiring process
- Collaborated with department heads to forecast staffing needs and create annual manpower budgets
- Monitored and managed expenditures related to recruitment, training, and employee development
- Identified training needs through job analysis, employee feedback, and consultation with department managers
- Developed, coordinated, and delivered training programs to enhance employee skills and performance
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of training programs
- Managed onboarding and orientation programs for new hires
- Designed and implemented employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Planned and coordinated employee recognition programs, team-building activities, and corporate events
- Conducted employee surveys and focus groups to gather feedback
- Developed and promoted internal communication strategies
- Assisted in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate employee records and HR databases
- Generated HR reports and metrics for management review through HRMS software
- Provided support in performance management processes
Human Resource Officer at AA Joyland Pvt. Ltd & Kids HQ LLC (2022-07 – 2023-03)
Managed HR operations and recruitment functions.
- Maintained Daily/monthly attendance reports
- Used HRM Software including making changes into the system and updating the data
- Kept and maintained all records of employee hiring, leaves, transfers, appraisals, promotions, advances, loans and resignations
- Maintained Employees documentation and Training forms in HRMS
- Actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
- Conducted Orientations
- Conducted employee background checks
- Daily Follow-up with the SMs
- Looked after the whole hiring process - from recruitment till onboarding across Pakistan
- Prepared JDs for new openings/reviewed existing JDs for replacements
- Posted job openings on Rozee.pk, LinkedIn and Indeed
- Screened CVs and shortlisted suitable candidates
- Maintained and updated applicant tracking database
- Hired candidates for different locations of Pakistan
- Coordinated with hiring managers for second interviews
- Scheduled interviews
- Conducted first round of telephonic interviews
- Prepared offer letters
- Prepared and circulated joining announcements
- Got joining documents signed by new employees
- Prepared confirmation letters and experience certificates
Human Resource Officer at Resource Linked (Pvt.) Ltd (Outsourcing) Levi Strauss Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd (2022-07 – 2023-03)
Managed HR operations and recruitment for outsourcing client.
- Maintained Daily/monthly attendance reports
- Used HRM Software including making changes into the system and updating the data as required
- Managed Attendance Management
- Kept and maintained all records of employee hiring, leaves, transfers, appraisals, promotions, advances, loans and resignations
- Maintained Employees documentation and Training forms in HRMS
- Actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
- Conducted Orientations
- Conducted employee background checks
- Daily Follow-up with the SMs
- Looked after the whole hiring process across Pakistan with bulk hiring
- Prepared JDs for new openings/reviewed existing JDs
- Posted job openings on Rozee.pk, LinkedIn and Indeed
- Screened CVs and shortlisted suitable candidates
- Maintained and updated applicant tracking database
- Hired candidates for different locations of Pakistan
- Coordinated with hiring managers for interviews
- Scheduled interviews
- Conducted first round of telephonic interviews
- Maintained master database of each employee
- Prepared offer letters, confirmation letters, and experience certificates
Recruitment & HR Trainee at Resource Linked (Pvt.) Ltd (2022-01 – 2022-08)
Supported recruitment and HR operations across multiple client positions.
- Conducted CV search on different portals and used candidate database to find right profiles
- Conducted telephonic interviews and assessed candidate profiles
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews of candidates
- Maintained sheet of shortlisted and selected candidates
- Screened CVs and shortlisted suitable candidates
- Prepared JDs for new openings/reviewed existing JDs
- Posted job openings on Rozee.pk, LinkedIn and Indeed
- Worked on Multiple Positions from Management level to lower i.e., RSM, ASM, CRC (Shell Pakistan), Finance Head, Assistant Accounts Manager, Assistant Taxation Manager, Account Officer, Strategy Executive, Order Booker, Research Analyst, Project Manager, Intern
- Managed Employees Filing
- Got joining documents signed by new employees
- Maintained employee database for Renewal of Policies and Additions/Deletions for Health and Life Insurance
- Managed HR Software
- Scheduled Interviews in Preferred Location
- Managed follow up calls and interview status clearance
HR Intern at Resource Linked (Pvt.) Ltd (2021-10 – 2022-01)
Assisted with recruitment and HR administration tasks.
- Maintained candidate's database
- Sourced candidates internally
- Screened/Shortlisted candidates for interviews
- Called/Scheduled Interviews in Preferred Location
- Responsible for preparation of Monthly Recruitment report
- Followed-up with candidates to attend interview in scheduled date Time & Venue
- Data Entry-Excel
- HR Software & Filling
