Komal Khan

Enterprise HR executive with 13+ years of experience leading HR & People operations and workforce planning for multi-site pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, educational & non-profit organizations supporting 500+ employees across U.S. operations. Trusted advisor to executive leadership and advisory boards on organizational growth, Organizational design and development, digital design and transformation, organizational workforce planning, methodical frameworks & data applied, policy making & compliance risk, recruitment and succession strategy, and operational effectiveness. Built and standardized HR operations, compliance, and workforce processes across growing multi-entity organizations.

Experience leading enterprise HR initiatives across manufacturing, R&D, commercial operations, supply chain, and shared services functions in matrixed global organizations. Improved HR operational efficiency by 50% through HRIS Improvement and workflow automation Reduced annual operating costs by approximately $3M through restructuring, renegotiating partnerships and process modernization initiatives Reduced external recruiting spend by $5M annually by strengthening internal talent acquisition strategies Setup mechanisms for increased leadership diversity and internal representation by 40% through developing and executing an end-to-end succession planning and executive talent acquisition strategy, overseeing the full leadership selection lifecycle from talent sourcing through recruitment, assessment, selection, and onboarding

Head of Human Resources & Administration | Advisory Board Member - HUAHAI US & SUBSIDIARIES (Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc., Solco Healthcare LLC, Prinston Laboratories) - Somerset, New Jersey

(2022-01)

Oversaw multi-state workforce across manufacturing, laboratory, supply chain, and corporate operations for a vertically integrated 500+ employee pharmaceutical organization with HR recruitment/payroll/operational & compliance related activities of 10,000 global employees across multiple locations in Shanghai, Linhai and Hangzhou China.

• Structured, led and directed HR and Administrative team of 10+ professionals across talent acquisition, compliance, benefits, employee relations, training and development across HR operations.
• Built and centralized HR infrastructure across 4 scalable business entities, establishing standardized HR operations and governance frameworks supporting multi-state and global operations.
• Led HR process redesign and automation initiatives through HRIS optimization, workflow redesigning leading implementation modules form business and technical requirement alignment with overall improvement of HR operational efficiency by approximately 50%.
• Delivered approximately $2M in recurring annual savings through enhanced internal recruitment capabilities by transforming the talent acquisition model, reducing reliance on external search firms through organizational consolidation/redesign and strategic workforce planning.
• Designed and implemented enterprise-wide compensation and total rewards strategies utilizing market benchmarking, workforce analytics, and pay equity principles to strengthen talent attraction, improve retention, and enhance organizational competitiveness.
• Served as a strategic advisor to the CEO, legal counsel and executive leadership to develop enterprise HR governance and compliance strategies on employment law, corporate governance, and enterprise risk, partnering with legal counsel to ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, FMLA, EEOC, FLSA, and complex multi-state employment regulations.
• Designed and executed enterprise-wide succession planning and leadership development strategies for executive, technical, and critical business functions, strengthening leadership bench strength, increasing internal mobility, and reducing reliance on external talent for key positions.
• Developed workforce reporting dashboards tracking turnover, hiring activity, retention, compensation, and workforce trends to support executive planning decisions.
• Oversaw enterprise Total Rewards and benefits administration, negotiating health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) plans, while partnering with insurance brokers and carriers to negotiate commercial, property & casualty, and administrative insurance programs that improved cost efficiency and employee benefits.

Chief of Staff & Executive Director (HR & Operations) | Advisory Board Member - OK BUSINESS INVESTMENT - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

(2015-01 - 2021-12)

• Led enterprise workforce optimization and organizational effectiveness initiatives through operational restructuring, KPI-driven performance management, and process modernization, improving workforce visibility, performance tracking, and operational productivity by approximately 35%.
• Delivered approximately $5M in annual cost savings by leading enterprise digital transformation, workforce optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives that streamlined processes, enhanced organizational agility, and improved business performance.
• Partnered with enterprise clients to design and implement scalable talent acquisition strategies, reducing reliance on multiple third-party staffing vendors and delivering approximately $5M in annual recruiting cost savings through recruitment process optimization and strategic workforce planning.
• Increased representation of women and minority employees in leadership-level roles through structured succession planning and targeted development initiatives
• Spearheaded workforce analytics and executive reporting initiatives by developing KPI dashboards that tracked talent acquisition effectiveness, recruiter productivity, employee retention, operational performance, and workforce trends, enabling data-driven workforce planning and strategic business decisions to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Led enterprise Human Resources functions, including HR policy development, employment law compliance, compensation and total rewards, employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Provided executive oversight for Total Rewards, employee benefits, and enterprise insurance programs, leading negotiations for health, retirement, and 401(k) plans while managing commercial insurance portfolios, broker relationships, and administrative insurance renewals to drive cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk mitigation.

HR Specialist – Lead Supervisor - CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION - Schaumburg, Illinois

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Directed enterprise HR strategy encompassing policy governance, regulatory compliance, total rewards, employee engagement, leadership development, and talent management to strengthen organizational effectiveness and support business growth.
• Collaborated with IT on LMS implementation, with launching and supporting enterprise learning and development initiatives, including training programs, leadership development activities, compliance training, employee capability-building and upskilling programs to enhance workforce performance.
• Led employee relations processes, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary guidance, and manager coaching while ensuring consistent application of HR policies, employment practices, and compliance standards.
• Administered employee lifecycle programs including onboarding, orientation, offboarding, employee records management, and HR process improvements to ensure a consistent and compliant employee experience across organization.
• Interpreted and administered HR policies, procedures, and employment guidelines, advising managers and employees on policy application, workplace practices, leave programs, accommodations, and employee relations matters.
• Managed centralized HR operations supporting a 10,000+ employee organization, providing HR business partnership across employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, benefits administration, training, and workforce engagement initiatives.

HR Business Partner - LASELLE NETWORK - Oak Brook, Illinois

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

• Partnered with HR leadership to implement and optimize enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) and HRIS platforms, supporting digital transformation initiatives that streamlined HR operations, improved workforce data integrity.
• Leveraged HRIS, workforce analytics, and people metrics to develop executive reporting dashboards tracking turnover, retention, talent acquisition, compensation, and workforce trends, enabling data-driven workforce planning and strategic business decisions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional leadership to strengthen HR governance through policy development, employment law compliance, performance management, and consistent application of HR programs across multiple business units.
• Identified and implemented HR process improvement initiatives that modernized HR service delivery, automated manual processes, improved operational efficiency, strengthened compliance, and enhanced the overall employee lifecycle experience.
• Partnered with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to develop workforce planning strategies, improve recruiting effectiveness, and strengthen internal talent pipelines to support organizational growth and succession readiness.
• Supported organizational change management and business transformation initiatives