Sannya Ali

Accomplished HR Director with 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Currently serving as Director of Human Resources at Safina Pharmaceuticals, overseeing the full spectrum of HR operations for a large-scale organization. Proven expertise in strategic talent acquisition, HR policy architecture, performance management, payroll administration, and labour relations.

Recognised twice with company-level awards for outstanding contributions. Consistently delivers measurable results — reducing time-to-hire by 25% and driving a 15% uplift in employee satisfaction. Committed to aligning people strategy with business growth objectives.

Director — Human Resources at Safina Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd (2020-01 – Present)

• Lead the full spectrum of HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, performance management, and employee relations for a 500+ headcount organisation.
• Designed and enforced company-wide HR policies and Standard Operating Procedures, establishing a structured and compliant HR framework from the ground up.
• Built and managed a high-performing HR team, delegating functions across talent acquisition, employee engagement, and HR administration.
• Drove strategic workforce planning initiatives aligned with business expansion goals, ensuring right-talent-right-role placement across all departments.
• Introduced KPI-based performance evaluation systems, resulting in greater accountability, transparent appraisals, and a measurable improvement in employee retention.
• Reduced time-to-hire by 25% through streamlined recruitment processes and proactive talent pipeline management.
• Managed sensitive employee relations matters, disciplinary proceedings, and grievance redressal with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ensured full compliance with Pakistan Labour Laws, EOBI, PESSI, and pharmaceutical industry regulations.

HR Lead at Nestro Pharma International (2018-01 – 2020-12)

• Directed end-to-end HR operations for 200+ employees including recruitment, payroll, medical claims, benefits disbursement, and employee engagement programmes.
• Authored and implemented a comprehensive HR Manual and policy framework adopted company-wide, standardising procedures across all departments.
• Launched a targeted recruitment campaign that improved qualified applicant flow and increased position fill rate by 20%, significantly reducing time-to-hire.
• Designed and deployed a new performance review system resulting in a 15% improvement in employee satisfaction and measurable retention gains.
• Received Certificate of Appreciation (2020) in recognition of outstanding contributions to organisational development and HR excellence.

MBA in Human Resource Management – National University of Modern Languages (NUML) (2005-01)

BCom in Bachelor of Commerce – University of the Punjab (2003-01)