Faraz Ali
HR Professional
Karachi
Summary
With over 5 years of progressive experience across multiple industries—Automobile, FMCG, and Tech—in Pakistan, South Asia, and the Middle East, I specialize in HR with a focus on systems, rewards, analytics, and business partnership.
My career journey has included roles such as HR Analyst, HR Business Partner, and Regional HR Project Manager, culminating in my current position as People Advisor for Pakistan & the Middle East. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to take people decisions and optimize organizational performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
People Advisor - Pakistan & Middle East
FrieslandCampina
2024.05 - Current
- Establish and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to provide ongoing support at each phase of employee lifecycle
- First point of contact for employees on onboarding, offboarding, policies, HR systems and processes
- Lead complex workforce administration and individual case management
- Support managers in performance management cycle
- Custodian for Job Evaluation process
Regional HR Project Manager - South Asia
Daraz (Alibaba Group)
2023.10 - 2024.05
- Act as group custodian of HR system change management across all OpCos
- Drive the project of SAP SF modules design and integration with other HRIS
- Revamp company policies from group level in all operating and holding countries
- Contribute in PM of projects in Recruiting, Learning, and HR Audits
- Steer the onboarding of consultants in system AMS and org design.
Assistant Manager HR Systems & Reporting
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
2022.03 - 2023.09
- Country HR administrator and master user of systems
- Preparation of HR reports and dashboards
- Support in reward cycles, policies and initiatives
- Managing employee services and records
- Expert for job evaluations and salary surveys.
HR Analyst & Business Partner
Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (Formerly KIA Lucky Motors Pakistan Limited)
2019.06 - 2022.02
- Managed full cycle recruitment, prepared compensation sheets & final settlements
- Led system hiring and payroll implementation & processing through SAP HCM
- Deployed & handled company leave, time, & attendance management system
- Maintained HR Analytics & developed dashboards using Excel and Power BI
- Served as HRBP for 4 departments, helped roll out programs like JD preparation
- Drafted Company Organizational Charts & Policies and facilitated in OD initiatives
- Participated in Reward Activities like Remuneration Survey & HR Annual Budgeting.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration -
IBA - Institute of Business Administration
Karachi, Pakistan 2015.08 - 2019.05
Global UGRAD Exchange Semester -
Kent State University, Ohio, USA
Kent, Ohio, USA 2018.01 - 2018.05
Skills
Public Speaking
Training
Data Analysis
SAP SuccessFactors
SAP S/4HANA (HCM)
MS Excel Advanced
Power BI
MS Visio
Websites
Certification
HoRizon Employee Central Basics (FrieslandCampina Learning)
Accomplishments
- Dean's list holder at KSU, Kent, Ohio, USA (Semester Exchange by US State Department
- National level position holder under AKUEB In Commerce group all over Pakistan
- Best Table Topics Speaker at Stow Toastmasters Club, USA
Training
- Corporate Trainings: K-Electric, Dunkin Donuts, & Eiwan Developments (Time management, Customer Service)
- Youth & Community Programs: AKHSS, MMHS, GGHSS, Kiran Foundation, NINTH, HHT, UReport (Various Soft Skills)
Timeline
People Advisor - Pakistan & Middle East
FrieslandCampina
2024.05 - Current
Regional HR Project Manager - South Asia
Daraz (Alibaba Group)
2023.10 - 2024.05
Assistant Manager HR Systems & Reporting
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
2022.03 - 2023.09
HR Analyst & Business Partner
Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (Formerly KIA Lucky Motors Pakistan Limited)
2019.06 - 2022.02
Global UGRAD Exchange Semester -
Kent State University, Ohio, USA
2018.01 - 2018.05
Bachelors of Business Administration -
IBA - Institute of Business Administration
2015.08 - 2019.05
HoRizon Employee Central Basics (FrieslandCampina Learning)
Certified PowerBI Essentials (FrieslandCampina Learning)
Certified Soft Skills Trainer (School of Leadership, Karachi)
Certified Labor Laws Practitioner & Industrial Relation Analyst (NED & LAMBDA Consulting Group)
Certified Community Trainer (SOL & FNF German Foundation)
Certified Competent Communicator (Toastmasters International USA)
Certified Human Resource Analyst (HR Insights)
Job Analysis Workshop (Mercer)
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