Kashif Ali
Karachi
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Professional with 15 years of experience in HR functions including recruitment, payroll administration, employee relations, and compliance. Expertise in managing onboarding, attendance, disciplinary processes, and employee engagement. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills enhance support for business objectives through strategic HR practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Executive
ZKB – Zahir Khan & Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd.
Karachi, Pakkistan
04.2025 - 07.2026
- Coordinated with department heads to align HR strategies with overall business objectives, driving organisational performance.
- Developed and maintained sophisticated HR analytics dashboards for real-time tracking of key performance indicators.
- Analysed HR data to identify trends in employee turnover and retention, providing strategic insights to senior management.
- Prepared detailed reports on HR metrics for quarterly board meetings, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with labour laws by conducting regular audits and reviews of disciplinary matters.
- Reviewed and updated HR policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect current best practices and legal requirements.
- Managed employee life cycle strategy, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks throughout each employment phase.
- Analysed exit interview data to uncover reasons behind employee departures, proposing measures to improve retention rates.
- Conducted comprehensive salary and benefits surveys to benchmark against industry standards for competitive compensation packages.
- Handled human resources matters with discretion and immediately escalated high level issues to upper management for remediation.
- Maintained appropriate data confidentiality relating to organisation and personnel, complying with information regulations.
- Discussed all expected tasks, compensation and policies with prospective employees to promote clarity from day one.
- Conducted profiling of candidates using evidence-based interview techniques and assessments to identify suitable hires.
- Interviewed employees, supervisors and managers to generate detailed job descriptions.
- Managed database updates and system upgrades for HR information systems, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
- Displayed exceptional listening and communication skills during interactions to gather critical information.
Payroll Specialist
Darul Madinah
Karachi, Pakistan
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Supported end-to-end payroll for high-volume headcounts, processing accurately and efficiently.
- Checked payroll to identify discrepancies and independently resolved variances.
- Maintained accurate records of employee pay structures and personal data.
Senior HR Officer
Ghazi Brothers
Karachi, Pakkistan
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Led recruitment processes, including job postings, interviews, and candidate selection, to secure top talent.
- Spearheaded diversity hiring initiatives, increasing representation of minority groups in the workforce by 20%.
- Coordinated with department heads to assess staffing needs, filling vacancies efficiently to maintain operational fluency.
- Profiled candidates and assessed character using evidence-based techniques.
- Negotiated with insurance providers to secure competitive packages for employee benefits, improving staff satisfaction.
- Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
- Investigated and managed grievance, disciplinary and employee relation meetings, quickly resolving and finding appropriate solutions.
- Managed grievance procedures, ensuring fair treatment and compliance with legal requirements.
- Advised managers on disciplinary actions, ensuring fair treatment and legal compliance.
- Streamlined onboarding process by developing and implementing employee orientation programme.
- Organised documentation for recruitment and onboarding procedures.
- Established comprehensive records for new hires, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Reviewed applications for job vacancies. evaluating qualifications, experience and previous successes.
- Responded to employee queries regarding HR policies, benefits, and other concerns promptly and accurately.
- Addressed employee inquiries about HR policies and procedures, promoting clarity and adherence.
- Updated HR policies and procedures manual, ensuring relevance and adherence to current employment legislation.
- Delivered regular HR reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
- Compiled personnel data and generated reports for senior HR staff.
- Managed confidential personnel records, safeguarding employee privacy and data protection.
- Arranged meetings and appointments using calendar management system.
- Oversaw employee exit interviews, gathering insights to improve retention strategies and workplace conditions.
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
- Documented interviews and candidate correspondence.
HR and Administrative Officer
Lucky Textile Mills Limeted
Karachi, Pakkistan
10.2005 - 01.2020
- Administered payroll operations, accurately processing wages, taxes, and pension contributions for staff members.
- Managed employee records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Managed accurate and accessible employee data records.
- Created complete records for new hires.
- Handled inquiries about HR policies, regulations and procedures.
- Monitored staff attendance and punctuality, addressing issues to maintain high levels of team reliability.
- Mediated employee grievances, providing solutions that respected both individual and company interests.
- Investigated and managed grievance, disciplinary and employee relation meetings, quickly resolving and finding appropriate solutions.
- Evaluated candidates based on skills, experience, and cultural fit during recruitment. and assessed character using evidence-based techniques.
- Documented interviews and candidate correspondence.
- Maintained communication with senior management, reporting on HR metrics and suggesting improvements.
- Delivered regular HR reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
- Prepared and presented reports on HR initiatives and outcomes to executive teams, highlighting progress and challenges.
- Analysed HR metrics, such as turnover rates and hiring costs, to inform strategic decision-making.
- Advised managers on disciplinary actions, ensuring fair treatment and legal compliance.
- Conducted regular HR audits to maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Supported managers with ad-hoc administration and queries.
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
- Conducted regular HR audits to maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Virtual University
Karachi, SD01-2028
Diploma - Human Resources
Pakistan Institute of Management
Karachi, SD01-2023
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical
Newport Institute of Economics
Karachi, SD01-2012
Skills
- Recruitment strategies
- Talent acquisition
- Pre-employment screening
- Onboarding process
- Onboarding implementation
- Employee Relations
- Employee engagement
- Performance management
- Performance analysis
- HR policies development
- Compliance management
- Labour compliance
- Labour law knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Data analysis
- HR analytics
- Payroll administration
- Payroll processing
- Compensation analysis
- Financial reporting
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic planning
- Job description development
- Data protection
- Database management
- HR technology management
- Recruitment software proficiency
- Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Leadership
- Project coordination
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Relationship-building
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Professionalism
- Team collaboration
- Organisation
- Crisis management
- Resource planning
- Sensitive information handling
- File and records management
- Public speaking
- Industry knowledge
- Employee relations
- Organisational development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Crisis management
- Talent acquisition
- Data protection
- Database management
Timeline
Senior HR Executive
ZKB – Zahir Khan & Brothers (Pvt.) Ltd.
04.2025 - 07.2026
Payroll Specialist
Darul Madinah
09.2022 - 03.2025
Senior HR Officer
Ghazi Brothers
11.2021 - 08.2022
HR and Administrative Officer
Lucky Textile Mills Limeted
10.2005 - 01.2020
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Virtual University
Diploma - Human Resources
Pakistan Institute of Management
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical
Newport Institute of Economics