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Azhar Sheikh

Azhar Sheikh

Team Lead Talent Acquisition - (Assistant Manager)
Lahore

Summary

I am currently Working as a Team lead Talent Acquisition to source top-notch candidates for SJS International. In this role, I will be responsible for determining job requirements, screening candidates, and forecasting hiring needs. I also promote our company's brand with recruitment initiatives and events. To ensure success as a talent acquisition specialist, i should possess extensive experience as a recruiter and the ability to attract the perfect candidate for each role. The attuned to the hiring needs of my company and have contributed to its success by hiring talented and reliable candidates

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Team Lead - Talent Acquisition

SJS International - Rivaj UK (Retail, FMCG & Distribution)
11.2023 - Current

Talent Acquisition:

  • Managed the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle till onboarding to for corporate and retail networks, including headhunting through LinkedIn, Indeed, and Rozee.pk,
  • Developed and maintained Recruitment dashboards and employee databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records across Head Office and Retail network.
  • Developed and executed employer branding initiatives to enhance the company’s image and market presence.(i.e University Connect Program, Job fairs, Recruitment Drive).
  • Conduct New employee salary analysis and handle salary negotiations during the hiring process
  • Conducted Reference and Background checks for potential New joiners to ensure hiring integrity and compliance.
  • Organized logistics and onboarding arrangements for new joiners.
  • Executed probation and confirmation cases for existing employees in coordination with department heads.


Organization Development (OD):

  • Revamped company organograms and job descriptions across all departments to ensure structural clarity and role alignment.
  • Delivered New Joiner Orientation Programs for new hires and enhanced employer branding through LinkedIn and email announcements.
  • Performance review and evaluation for all new hires after probation period.
  • Conducted comprehensive Training & Development programs for Retail and Corporate Head Office teams to enhance performance and organizational capability.
  • Perform Job Analysis /workload analysis and Employee survey.
  • Conduct employee exit and stay interviews to improve retention programs.
  • Flow HCM Recruitment module functional for hiring purposes.
  • Enhance SJS International's LinkedIn followers.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.


HR Operations:

  • Organize compilation of required documentation after finalization to complete the hiring process as per company policies.
  • Analyze headcount & employment-related data and provide monthly employee addition/confirmation/deletion reports to HR Ops for smooth payroll proceedings.
  • Handled employee disciplinary actions, ensuring fair process and compliance with organizational policies.
  • Maintained filing of new employee requisition form and exit interviews forms.
  • Maintained and recorded the Shortlisted or Rejected candidate pool.

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition & OD

Clive Shoes (Retail Brand)
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Hiring/Recruitment/Onboarding/Orientation/Maintain Recruitment Summary and Manage Employee Data Base of Head office & Retail Chain network.
  • Headhunting through LinkedIn and Rozee.pk Creating job descriptions and posting on relevant sites & Conducting New employee orientations and managing employee relations.
  • Conducting Employee Orientation programs.
  • Creating Job Descriptions and posting on relevant job portals.
  • Maintaining Recruitment Summary and managing the Employee Database of Head Office & Retail Chain network.
  • Development and Maintenance of Manuals for Policies, SOPs, Job Descriptions, and Probation Plans & their proceeding processes.
  • Conducting Training Need Assessment (TNA) as per requirement and executing training programs for Retail & Head Office teams.
  • Development of 2nd & 3rd layer scorecards and ensuring their execution.
  • Managing and Evaluating Employee Job Analysis and sharing results.
  • Managing official company LinkedIn & Facebook pages to promote employer branding.
  • Performing Employee Engagement Activities (Trainings, Birthday Celebrations, Farewells, Extra-curricular activities).
  • Managing Daily & Monthly Traveling Expense Verification of RSC Staff & Area Sales Managers.
  • Processing Pak Qatar Health Claims & reconciling Health Insurance additions and deletions of employees.
  • Managing Mobilink Jazz Billing proceedings & ensuring deduction of excessive usage amounts from Retail salaries.

HR & Admin Executive

Nayab Pest control
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Handle recruitment, onboarding & employee documentation
  • Maintain attendance, leave & payroll coordination
  • Manage employee files, HR records & statutory compliance (EOBI, Social Security, etc.)
  • Oversee admin operations – office supplies, utilities & maintenance
  • Coordinate vehicle & equipment records for field operations
  • Support training & performance monitoring of pest control staff
  • Manage procurement of uniforms, safety gear & operational materials
  • Liaise with vendors & government departments
  • Prepare HR & Admin reports for management

HR Internship

Jazz
02.2013 - 04.2013
  • Internship

Education

MBA Executive HR - Human Resource

National College of Business Administration
Lahore
07.2018

B.COM - undefined

Punjab Group of Colleges
08.2012

Skills

E-Connect HR Software

Certification

Certificate of Participation in Excel Traning

Interests

Shopify

E-commerce

Timeline

Team Lead - Talent Acquisition

SJS International - Rivaj UK (Retail, FMCG & Distribution)
11.2023 - Current

Certificate of Participation in Excel Traning

09-2023

Certificate of Participation in Excel Training (04 Session)

02-2023

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition & OD

Clive Shoes (Retail Brand)
07.2020 - 08.2023

HR & Admin Executive

Nayab Pest control
06.2018 - 07.2020

HR Internship

Jazz
02.2013 - 04.2013

B.COM - undefined

Punjab Group of Colleges

MBA Executive HR - Human Resource

National College of Business Administration
Azhar SheikhTeam Lead Talent Acquisition - (Assistant Manager)