Azhar Sheikh
Deputy Manager HR
Lahore
Summary
I am currently Working as a Deputy HR Manager to source top-notch candidates for Dazzle. In this role, I will be responsible for determining manage company payroll and operations, recruitment and selection, 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
Work History
Deputy Manager HR
Dazzle
11.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition processes.
- Manage Monthly payroll processing and HR operations.
- Supervised administrative functions and office management.
- Handled disciplinary actions in compliance with company policies.
- Led employee engagement initiatives to improve retention and morale.
- Supported organizational development (OD) Scorecards and ATS strategies and implementation.
- Ensured adherence to HR policies & JD Manual procedures
Team Lead - Talent Acquisition
SJS International - Rivaj UK
11.2023 - 11.2025
- 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
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
Lahore07-2018
B.COM - undefined
Punjab Group of Colleges
Lahore08-2012
Skills
E-Connect HR Software
Flow HCM software
Prime HRMS software implementation
Organization Scorecard
Organization Communication Matrix & ATS Manage
Timeline
Deputy Manager HR
Dazzle
11.2025 - Current
Team Lead - Talent Acquisition
SJS International - Rivaj UK
11.2023 - 11.2025
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition & OD
Clive Shoes
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