Aisha Mehboob
Karachi
Summary
A dedicated HR professional with 8+ years of well-rounded experience In HR, including 6 years specializing in end-to-end recruitment and onboarding within the academic and healthcare sectors. Adept at managing high-volume hiring (30+ roles monthly) ranging from faculty, management and non-management, supporting executive-level searches, and building strong, diverse talent pipelines. I bring a strategic mindset to recruitment, consistently seeking innovative sourcing methods while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience which is my top priority. With a passion for connecting the right talent to the right opportunities, I strive to contribute meaningfully to organizational growth and success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist Talent Acquisition & Onboarding | Human Resources
Aga Khan University
10.2021 - Current
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for 30+ monthly vacancies across the Medical College division, ensuring seamless candidate experiences aligned with strategic business and departmental needs.
- Developed and maintained diverse candidate pipelines through sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, and referrals for hard to fill positions.
- Successfully conducted 37+ executive searches for senior management roles (Manager level and above) enhancing organizational capability.
- Drafted and optimized job advertisements based to attract top-tier talent aligned with institutional goals.
- Enhanced recruitment efficiency by utilizing ATS (TALEO), achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-fill.
- Screened, shortlisted and conducted interviews, including administrating AKU's competency-based assessments.
- Prepared compensation offers ensuring internal pay equity and alignment with budget approvals.
- Supported in strategic hiring initiatives supporting key projects like the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Global Implementation Team.
- Promoted inclusive hiring practices, sourcing international candidates to enhance organizational diversity for leadership roles.
- Tracked recruitment metrics and prepared monthly hiring analytics to guide hiring managers and HR leadership on current talent acquisition strategies and initiatives.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and special projects including annual and quarterly HR audits.
- Facilitated and ensured smooth induction of new employees by designing well-structured orientation induction plan and coordinating various other onboarding formalities including pre-employment medical screening, updating employee records, candidate reference checks, verification of credentials and maintain personnel files for new employees in accordance with the HR audit requirements and institutional policy.
- Supported in annual batch hiring for the institutional flagship Post Graduate Medical Education Program and other research related programs.
Associate Human Resources | Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist
Aga Khan University
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, application screenings, competency-based assessments, interview coordination, and offer negotiations.
- Created comparative salary analysis reports to ensure internal pay parity, supporting business continuity and employee satisfaction.
- Contributed to major HR projects including global hiring for EHR and the Institute of Global Health and Development (IGHD).
- Conducted comprehensive exit interviews to identify trends and recommend strategic interventions for talent retention.
- Actively engaged in job analysis, performance management cycles, and HR operations to support organizational excellence.
Management Trainee, Human Resources (Talent Acquisition Focus)
Aga Khan University
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and induction of new hires in collaboration with departmental HR business partners.
- Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter to successfully fill high-priority roles, building early-stage sourcing expertise.
External HR Consultant
Chinese Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHC)
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted HR audits, developed training manuals, and created organization-wide Training & Development policies.
Human Resources Intern
Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL)
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Assisted in screening, shortlisting, and managing candidate databases during the annual hiring drive.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management & Marketing
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
12.2016
BBA (Hons) - Human Resource Management & Marketing
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
12.2014
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Excellence in Candidate Experience and Satisfaction
- Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment
- Executive Search & Leadership Hiring
- Applicant Tracking Systems (TALEO, LinkedIn Recruiter)
- Social Media Recruiting
- HR Project Management
- Talent Assessment & Selection
- Competency Based Interviewing
- Strategic Mindset & Leadership Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Experienced LinkedIn Recruiter
Certification
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft
- ATS Expertise (TALEO)
- Basic French Language Skills
Accomplishments
- Sourced and placed 06 international and local candidates into senior leadership roles, contributing to organizational diversity goals.
- Decreased time-to-hire by 20% through active sourcing strategies and improved ATS usage.
- Independently sourced and provided candidate profiles for 700+ positions in the years 2018 – 2024.
- Built a leadership pipeline for global projects, including sourcing for the first of its kind role of Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) in Pakistan internationally.
Affiliations
- Member, Pakistan Society for Human Resource Management (PSHRM)
- Participant, 5th International Conference on Business Management
Additional Information
Available for relocation and willing to travel if required.
Timeline
Specialist Talent Acquisition & Onboarding | Human Resources
Aga Khan University
10.2021 - Current
Associate Human Resources | Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist
Aga Khan University
09.2018 - 10.2021
Management Trainee, Human Resources (Talent Acquisition Focus)
Aga Khan University
01.2017 - 08.2018
External HR Consultant
Chinese Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHC)
05.2015 - 01.2016
Human Resources Intern
Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL)
05.2014 - 06.2014
BBA (Hons) - Human Resource Management & Marketing
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
MBA - Human Resource Management & Marketing
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
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