Essa Allawala
J.
KARACHI,Sindh
Summary
Results-oriented, highly motivated professional with comprehensive operational and strategic understanding of HR. Demonstrated ability of devising and implementing coherent strategies while improving processes and procedures in challenging multicultural environments. Successfully managed and led change while meeting tight deadlines and budgets. A self-starter individual with strong initiative towards creativity. A reputed Certified Trainer and Certified Coach accredited by ICF (International Coach Federation) and Certified Psychotherapist. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of HR
Saeed Ghani 1888
Karachi, Sindh
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented succession planning initiatives, preparing the organization for future leadership transitions.
- Oversaw benefits administration, providing competitive offerings while maintaining cost-effectiveness for the organization.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and open communication.
- Led the successful integration of multiple acquisitions, ensuring seamless transition and cultural alignment.
- Optimized recruitment processes, attracting top-tier talent for critical positions within the company.
- Collaborated with stakeholders in labor relations matters such as contract negotiations, dispute resolution procedures, compliance concerns.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key business leaders to drive organizational change and growth.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved employee satisfaction.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 2400-employee company.
Group Head Talent and OD
Burque Corporation
Karachi, Sindh
6 2021 - 08.2024
- Lead the employee engagement survey with Engage Consulting (Paul Keizer)
- Led the external compensation and benefits survey (HR Vectors)
- Launched custom made for Burque Performance Management system with Engage Consulting (Paul Keizer)
- Launched comprehensive succession planning for commercial team
- Launched training for all managers
- Introduced assessment centers for hiring managerial cadre employees
- Launched and leading the HRBP function for both commercial and non-commercial functions
- Internal placement for vacancies was improved to 18%
- Improved hiring turnaround time to 45 days for managerial cadre
- Project lead for the HR initiative of moving from paper to digital by introducing the HRMS app
- Lead the 360-degree survey for the top and middle management
- Leading HR for group companies.
C.S.O
Training Impact Pvt Ltd
Karachi, Sindh
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Served as a key member of the executive committee for new businesses
- Achieved sales target of acquiring 20% business from new clients and remaining 80% from old clients
- Developed a sales funnel for the Business development teams
- Designed a daily target monitoring system on a cloud platform
- Contributed towards bringing operational cost down Upto 40% in some areas
- Developed new economical products to match customer demand resulting in acquiring business significantly
- Managed cash flow effectively in difficult times.
Director HR
Zameen Media (Zameen.com)
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Updated recruitment processes, encompassing sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
- Hired more than 700 additional employees in 11 cities
- Spearheaded the annual employee performance appraisal process
- Served as Project Manager of the company's in-house developed HRMS system
- Implemented new payroll procedures to streamline the entire payroll process
- Introduced a new company compensation program based on seniority, title, and performance
- Developed Management trainee framework
- Implemented HRBP system to cater for growth
- Developed and launched Structured Interview Guide for sales function
- Launched a first of its kind employee orientation program.
General Manager HR
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Transformed the perception of HR, from a transactional resource to a highly valued one in the span of one year
- Strengthened the recruitment and assessment process by increasing hiring sorted by the HR function by around 50% and provided training to hiring managers to source great talent
- Launched initiatives to improve employee retention by overall 7%
- Manage overall HR budgeting, forecasting grade wise manpower requirements in correlation with business unit plans
- Ensure that workforce is appropriately rewarded and that benefits are attractive & cost effective in order to recruit, retain, and motivate staff
- Implemented organization wide Performance Management System (PMS), and link it with training needs as well as the overall organizational objectives through automation of PMS
- Spearheaded the initiative to maintain effective & professional working relationship between all divisions/business units, while ensuring best conduct, effective team building and problem /conflict resolution approach
- Identification of Core Vs Non-Core areas, for staffing purposes, revamp HR Policy and processes, and implemented a dashboard of transactional HR activities to improve the overall efficiency of HR Function
- Implementing state of the art Cloud based HCM system to reduce and eliminate paper work
- Drive HR Strategy through helping the leadership team identify Must Win Battles
- Measure organizational health by engaging specialized firms to conduct climate surveys.
Senior Manager Learning and OD
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Launched the training culture in the organization
- Conducted Train the Trainers Certification program to develop internal trainers
- Conducted TNA to establish requirements
- Conducted Gap analysis to ascertain the requirements.
Manager HR & Learning
AUGERE Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd (QUBEE)
06.2009 - 05.2013
- Driving Organizational Development strategy in the organization
- Successfully participated in the 2012 study of “Best Place to Work” achieved 6th position in Pakistan and leading in the relative industry
- Developed Succession planning systems inspired by the leadership pipeline
- Successfully fulfilled more than 60% of the new and replacement positions from internal promotions
- Driving and maintaining organizational HR policy and manuals and continuously challenging the current policies and align them to organizational short term and long term strategies
- Managed the development and maintenance of the Human Resources sections of the Internet, particularly recruiting, culture, and company information
- Driving end to end performance management systems based on MBO
- Managing culture and organizational health through employee engagement surveys both internally and engaging with participating in renowned employee engagement surveys
- Managing and leading internal corporate information systems which include engagement activities to security management
- Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information; recommending courses of action
- Developed, conceptualized and implemented Employee development and growth plan with line managers
- Developed measuring criteria of development plans with training and development opportunities provided by the line manager
- Improved manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solution; coaching and counseling of managers and employees
- Completes special projects by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling transactions
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
- Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment.
Coach/Trainer
Navitus (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Launching the “Coaching” programs for clients
- Personal Coaching for clients in areas of professional development
- Introducing distant coaching via telephone and Video calling
- Developed Training policies for the client organizations from conceptualization to the evaluation
- Developed Training calendars with clients from conducting TNAs, data extraction to final picture
- Performed as a Learning Consultant’ for organizations- Conducting detailed learning interventions with companies e.g., management development programs, leadership modules, etc
- Rolling out development plans initiative in order to coach individuals in various areas such as leadership development, change management, performance management, etc
- Customizing and revamping current training programs to match the needs of different clients
- Formalizing practices within learning division- launching Navitus calendar of public programs.
Visiting Faculty
Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Conceptualized, designed and delivered a customized program on “Personal Effectiveness”
- Trained faculty on Communication skills
- Trained faculty on Leadership skills
- Conducted Public training programs on leadership, presentation skills and Business writing skills for students, faculty and clients from the platform of EDC (Executive Development Centre).
Turnkey Program Manager
GulfStone Training
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Evaluating and performing TNA (Training Needs Analysis) for client companies
- Designing the complete structure for training and consulting for the clients
- Preparing detailed and customized training manuals for the clients
- Turnkey services from conceptualizing to final execution including venue, arrangements, participant travel and accommodation
- Execute the trainings in multiple areas
- Co-facilitated two super wilderness management development program at Thandiani with Engro Polymers
- Co-facilitating.
Assistant Manager Operations
Saba Industries
01.2003 - 10.2007
- Assisted the plant manager in overall management of the departments in leading the embroidery manufacturing department
- Helped in designing the Policy manual and conceptualizing the recruitment structure
- Facilitated the piece rate, hourly, weekly and monthly payroll systems
- Reported, supported the turnaround of Culture and measure organizational health
- Developed succession management system from shop floor to supervisor category
- Conceptualized, developed and led the learning function of technical skills to soft skills
- Managed procurement of raw materials, parts, repairing of machinery
- Order management and tracking
- Sales to wholesalers and direct consumers
- Payment collection.
Education
Developing Future Leaders -
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Lahore 02.2016 - 02.2016
Diploma in Human Resource Management - undefined
PIM (Pakistan Institute of Management)
Certificate in Compensation and Benefits - undefined
IOBM
BBA -
BBA Hons
04.2001 -
A Levels - undefined
Avicenna School
O Levels - undefined
The City School
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Certified Psychotherapist in Humanistic Counselling
- Certified Coach by International Coach Federation (ICF) 2009
- Certified Trainer by Navitus Pvt Ltd 2009
- Developing Company Values and Competencies for Augere Pakistan and launched them in Augere Bangladesh
- Achieved victory of HR department by earning 6th Best Place to Work by Engage Consulting in 2012
- Developing OD and Training strategies in Green Field operations
Affiliations
- Member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) - USA
- Member of Pakistan Human Capital Forum (PHCF) – Mehran Chapter – Core Committee Member
- Founder member of Citizen Trust Against Crime (CTAC)
References
To be furnished on request
Timeline
Head of HR
Saeed Ghani 1888
08.2024 - Current
C.S.O
Training Impact Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 05.2021
Director HR
Zameen Media (Zameen.com)
06.2018 - 08.2019
Developing Future Leaders -
Lahore University of Management Sciences
02.2016 - 02.2016
General Manager HR
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
09.2014 - 05.2018
Senior Manager Learning and OD
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
05.2013 - 08.2014
Manager HR & Learning
AUGERE Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd (QUBEE)
06.2009 - 05.2013
Coach/Trainer
Navitus (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2008 - 06.2009
Visiting Faculty
Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education
07.2008 - 06.2009
Turnkey Program Manager
GulfStone Training
11.2007 - 08.2008
Assistant Manager Operations
Saba Industries
01.2003 - 10.2007
BBA -
BBA Hons
04.2001 -
Group Head Talent and OD
Burque Corporation
6 2021 - 08.2024
Diploma in Human Resource Management - undefined
PIM (Pakistan Institute of Management)
Certificate in Compensation and Benefits - undefined
IOBM
A Levels - undefined
Avicenna School
O Levels - undefined
The City School
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