AYESHA JAVED
Lahore
Summary
Versatile HR professional with over 2.5 years of experience in talent acquisition, smooth onboarding, and employee engagement. Actively contributing to employee branding and organizational development initiatives to enhance workplace culture. Committed to driving strategic HR impact and future-ready people practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OD Specialist
Gourmet Head Office
Lahore, Pakistan
11.2025 - Current
- Contributed to organizational development initiatives, such as culture-building sessions and HR policy communication.
- Facilitated engagement activities, including feedback surveys and recognition programmes, to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Developed internal communication strategies to strengthen employee connection and improve information flow.
- Contributed to employer branding campaigns, enhancing organizational image and attracting top talent.
- Delivered smooth onboarding experiences and supported employee orientation programs.
Talent Acquisition Officer
Gourmet Food
Lahore
03.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment including job posting, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
- Coordinated with department heads to fulfill workforce planning and staffing needs.
- Liaised with new hires for documentation, ensuring accurate maintenance of structured digital and physical employee files.
- Maintained employee files (physical/digital) and ensured accuracy of HRIS records.
- Supported engagement activities, facilitating feedback surveys, recognition programs, and communication drives to enhance employee involvement.
- One of Pakistan's largest food manufacturing and retail chains, producing bakery, beverages, dairy, and meat products with growing export goods across the Middle East. Collaborated on internal communication strategies to enhance employee connection and information flow.
HR Intern
Nishat Group
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Streamlined recruitment processes by shortlisting candidates and coordinating interview schedules.
- Managed applicant tracking and recruitment database to ensure accurate candidate records.
- Assisted in onboarding procedures and documentation follow-ups.
- Assisted HR team with administrative tasks for employee induction, enhancing onboarding experience.
- A leading Pakistani multinational conglomerate with diversified operations in textiles, cement, energy, banking, and insurance. Nishat Mills is one of the largest textile exporters in South Asia, employing over 20,000 people across all units.
HR Intern
Beaconhouse School System
Lahore
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported HR in coordinating new hire onboarding sessions and induction events to facilitate smooth transitions for new employees.
- Responded to employee queries related to policies and internal HR processes.
- Prepared HR reports and drafted internal communications to enhance information sharing within the organisation.
- Maintained employee records and organised document filing systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- One of the largest private school networks in Pakistan, with operations in multiple countries, offering education from early years through A-levels. The organization has a global workforce of over 15,000 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
COMSATS University
Lahore, Pakistan01-2024
Intermediate in Commerce -
Aspire College
Lahore, Pakistan01-2019
Matric with Science -
Govt. Secondary School
Lahore, Pakistan01-2017
Skills
- Onboarding processes
- Change management
- Organizational development
- Recruitment coordination
- HR policy communication
- Employee engagement
- Feedback analysis
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Certification
- UMT Summer School Program - Vista Series, 2019-07-01, Team building, innovation, communication, and business fundamentals.
- Internship Certification - Beaconhouse Head Office (HR Department), 2021-08-01, Onboarding processes, HR documentation, and employee records handling.
- Communication Skills Certification, 2024-06-01, Successfully completed internal training focused on professional verbal and written communication, active listening, and workplace interaction techniques.
- Teamwork Skills, 2024-07-01, Completed a structured training module aimed at enhancing team collaboration, cross-functional coordination, and conflict resolution within departments.
Projects
- HR Data Analytics Project, COMSATS University, 2022-03-01, 2022-04-01, Conducted a comprehensive analysis of HR trends using Excel and basic HR analytics tools. Used pivot tables and charts to present insights on employee turnover and satisfaction. Proposed data-driven recommendations to improve retention strategies.
- Leadership Development Project, COMSATS University, 2021-09-01, 2021-10-01, Led a group of 5 members in developing a video project on leadership styles. Assigned roles, created timelines, and managed team dynamics to ensure timely submission. Presented findings to faculty using PowerPoint and short video format.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheikh-ayesha-javed/
Languages
English
Elementary
A2
Timeline
OD Specialist
Gourmet Head Office
11.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Officer
Gourmet Food
03.2024 - Current
HR Intern
Nishat Group
02.2024 - 03.2024
HR Intern
Beaconhouse School System
08.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration -
COMSATS University
Intermediate in Commerce -
Aspire College
Matric with Science -
Govt. Secondary School