Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Result-oriented and performance-driven practitioner having cross industry experience spanning over a period of 21+ years, being associated with large scale corporate entities in Banking, Telecom, Textile, FMCG, Energy, and Power Generation sectors of Pakistan. I have been delivering core services in the spheres of Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Management and Vendor Management Practices, Batch and On-Site Hiring, Strategic HR Planning & Policies, Information Systems & ERP Implementations, HR Operations, Budgets & Forecasting, Contract Negotiations & Presentations, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Training & Organizational Development, Financial Reporting, Consulting and Advisory. I have led complex projects with large team in varied functional roles and ensured deliverance within challenging timelines. I have significant exposure and skills in synthesizing resources for ERP Functional implementations through customized deliverance for various BPM Applications in high profile business entities of Pakistan. I have also participated in mid to senior level seminars, workshops, and training programs in public/private sector institutions. I have been associated with leading business groups where he spearheaded teams in varied functional roles. I played vital role in project startups, specifically in project planning, management and operational areas. I am well versed with synthesizing personnel to align with the goals, values and vision of the companies through customized deliverance and on-site strategic initiatives. I have been proactively contributing to the professional development areas through motivational writing in corporate journals and magazines on various topics encompassing leadership and managerial skills, team building, personal development, project planning, problem solving, resource management and reporting skills.
I am responsible to manage full-cycle recruiting for the Bank on country wide basis. My responsibilities include determining selection criteria, identifying and sourcing candidates through various channels, conducting interviews & assessments, and onboarding quality hires. I manage end to end talent acquisition process of various batches resulting in hiring diversified workforce for the organization. I am also responsible for conducting Employer branding activities while participating in career events, campus hiring drives and developing a robust candidate pipeline to cater current and future talent needs of the Bank. I have also hand on experience with developing and implementing short term and long term recruiting strategies, conducting peer Bank analysis, managing enterprise wide vendor management and engagement programs, contract negotiation and compliance.
Managing the end-to-end talent acquisition process while organizing and implementing strategic recruitment strategies and techniques to attract the most suitable & diverse candidates at all levels via job boards, strategic advertising, social media and community outreach. Participated in development of Bank’s annual Manpower Plan in line with Bank‘s expansion plan and workload assessment considering existing headcount and future goals. Conducted Workload assessments across various roles and groups for re-alignment of resource allocation and performance management. Preparation and implementation of country-wide organograms and job descriptions and monitoring career path of selected roles. Conducted review & revision of code of ethics, service rules & HR process manual. Facilitated internal and external audits. Conducted Peer Bank Analysis on employee compensation and benefits and employee rotation policy. Managed Batch Recruitment Drives for sales and support groups of the Bank.
Provided Business Consulting & Advisory Services to various clients for designing and implementing Internal Control Systems and have documented internal control manuals. Prepared comprehensive & detailed feasibilities and business plans for clients. Prepared, reviewed & verified Financial Statements for clients in accordance with IAS, IFRS and Companies Ordinance. Prepared and delivered multimedia presentations on behalf of clients for various institutions. Planning / preparing financial and administrative policies and procedures for clients. Headed the staff placed at various clients that have outsourced their Accounts Departments to the firm. Such engagements involve, initially, setting up a suitable system of generating and recording transactions according to the need of the client’s business. Thenceforth, training the staff allocated for the particular job about running the system effectively and efficiently.
Headed Finance & Corporate functions of group companies. Preparation of project feasibilities and financial projections. Prepared & delivered presentations for Management, Government Departments. Devised & implemented internal control & reporting systems. Developed and managed capital and operational budgets. Managed and facilitated statutory Audits.
Responsible for accounting, financial and corporate functions. Successfully managed to secure project financing program from Banks. Responsible for fixed assets reporting. Compiled cash flow projections. Spearheaded and controlled the inventory functions of the Plant. Facilitated and managed external auditors for annual statutory audits.