Alishba Karim
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Lahore, Punjab
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ByteCrew Technologies
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Expanded candidate pool by leveraging social media platforms, job boards, and networking events to attract top-tier talent.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
- Collaborated with HR team to develop a comprehensive onboarding process for new employees, improving retention rates.
- Streamlined internal interview processes, creating a more consistent and structured approach to candidate evaluation across the organization.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
AppsGenii Technologies
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Increased retention rates through thorough pre-screening of candidates and regular follow-up on new hires'' satisfaction levels.
- Established strong relationships with universities and professional associations to build pipeline of early career talent.
- Managed complex candidate negotiations to ensure offers were competitive and met candidate expectations.
- Implemented employee referral program that increased number of quality referrals and strengthened company's internal network.
- Facilitated candidate assessment processes, including behavioral interviews and skills testing, to ensure fit for role.
- Coordinated with HR team to ensure seamless transition from candidate acceptance to employee onboarding.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Technical Recruiter
Kamayi.pk
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth selection process from start to finish.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
- Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
Human Resource Executive
GoSaaS. Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Managed employee relations issues effectively, resolving conflicts professionally and efficiently.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Increased workplace safety through the development of thorough policies and procedures.
Human Resource Executive
Xaxor Corporation
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Managed employee relations issues effectively, resolving conflicts professionally and efficiently.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
- Optimized payroll processes for increased accuracy and timely compensation delivery to employees.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Bolstered company culture with the introduction of employee engagement events and activities.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Program Officer
Child Right Unit - AGHS Legal Aid Cell
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
- Analyzed and assessed program performance data and implemented corrective measures.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative programs that addressed community needs.
- Kept programs in line with established mission parameters.
- Worked closely with trustees and grantees to develop goals, approaches, initiatives and evaluations of grants.
- Promoted the organization''s mission by actively participating in networking events and representing the organization at conferences or seminars.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions, incorporating valuable feedback into program development processes.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Institute of Administrative Sciences
Lahore 04.2001 -
Skills
Applicant tracking systems
Strategic sourcing
Technical recruiting
Recruitment process outsourcing
Social media recruitment
Career fair coordination
Campus recruitment
Video interviewing
Remote hiring
Onboarding process management
Global talent acquisition
Salary and benefits negotiations
Candidate sourcing
Pipeline maintenance
New hire onboarding
In-person and telephone interviewing
Employee orientation
Work complaint handling
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ByteCrew Technologies
07.2023 - 09.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
AppsGenii Technologies
06.2021 - 05.2023
Technical Recruiter
Kamayi.pk
10.2020 - 05.2021
Human Resource Executive
GoSaaS. Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
Human Resource Executive
Xaxor Corporation
02.2018 - 12.2018
Program Officer
Child Right Unit - AGHS Legal Aid Cell
04.2016 - 05.2017
MBA - Human Resource Management
Institute of Administrative Sciences
04.2001 -
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