Kashif Halim Rajpoot

As Head of HR, built the HR function from the ground up, overseeing talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, L&D, and legal compliance. Led strategic initiatives that cultivated a positive, inclusive culture aligned with company goals and values

• Developed and executed workforce augmentation plan aligned with business needs and expansion strategies, ensuring optimal talent deployment to support growth and operational efficiency. Successfully established cost-effective offices nationwide
• Spearheaded C-suite hiring, established strong employer brand, and optimized recruitment processes for speed, quality, and inclusiveness
• Implemented HRIS Globally SAP(SuccessFactors) and built a robust Performance Mgmt system and HiPo retention framework by using a 9-box model and linking it with several development interventions like, Launch of leadership and Sales academies, HiPo rewards framework
• Created policies, payroll and rewards structures in line with labor laws, including comprehensive employee benefits plans
• Executive reporting to Country Leadership team, Global Executive mgmt and Board on people related matters and HR Budgets

Company Overview: Norwegian based Telecommunication

Partnered with the Deputy CEO, CTO, CDO, and CFO as a trusted advisor on people and cost optimization, handling restructuring, M&A, business realignments, and retrenchment initiatives

• Led a large-scale retrenchment/closure project where the scope of work was transitioned to an external partner, impacting 350 employees, executed with a comprehensive severance and redeployment plan, designed the structure for the retained workforce, governance model, resulting in significant OPEX reduction
• Introduced the 'TRIBE CONCEPT' for resource optimization, using data-driven insights to align business goals, and developed 'Build vs Buy Skill' roadmaps, optimizing workforce gaps and efficiency
• Designed and implemented a workforce flexibility model, tools, and wellness programs, empowering employees to structure their workday. This resulted in a 10% increase in engagement, 15% boost in employee happiness, and enhanced effectiveness, even during COVID
• Designed and implemented an EBP framework offering employees flexible benefits such as medical insurance, vacations (LFA), and retirement plans, resulting in high employee satisfaction and zero increase in personnel costs

Led nationwide recruitment for all levels including CX, filling 850+ critical roles annually. Implemented gamified assessments Solutions, chatbots solutions, and diversity-focused recruiting strategies

• Reduced hiring time by 25% by streamlining recruitment workflows, implementing automated systems, and leveraging data analytics to optimize candidate sourcing and selection
• Developed and executed a robust talent pipeline strategy, significantly improving the org ability to quickly fill hard-to-fill, high-priority roles
• Streamlined workforce planning processes, aligning recruitment efforts with business growth and reducing time-to-fill by 20% through strategic workforce optimization
• Developed policies for women empowerment and disability inclusion, increasing female workforce from 17.5% to 21% and female leaders from 12% to 14.5% awarded Employer of Choice for Gender Balance, IFC 2019.

Served as HR Business Partner to the EVP/Chief Commercial Officer and Senior VPs of Sales, managing a 1350+ employee base. As part of the Commercial executive team, collaborated with the EVP/CMO and 4 Circle VPs, leading a team of 6 HR Generalists

• Spearheaded an organizational redesign, establishing 4 independent sales circles led by C-suite executives. This drove a 20% sales revenue increase in the first year and a 5% reduction in middle management, saving PKR 100 million annually
• Led HR efforts for closing 25 company-owned centers, overseeing change management, employee transition, knowledge transfer, rebadging, and severance plans. Successfully managed the redundancy of 400 employees with no grievances or operational disruptions
• Facilitated leadership development and succession planning, achieving 90% success in identifying successors for critical roles and promoting professional growth through talent reviews and rotational programs

Reported to the Country CEO and Global CHRO as the single PoC for CXOs across Telenor Asia. Led HR workstreams for a global merger and the establishment of new subsidiary

• Led the successful business merger and cultural integration of 600 acquired employees, developed job alignment and compensation strategies, and designed a cultural orientation program, achieving less than 5% turnover in the first year
• Led the design and implementation of change strategies across four Telenor Asian BUs (Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Pakistan), ensuring minimal business disruption and reduced people impact to support accelerated business goals
• Coached Leadership team to develop and communicate the new strategy, goals and ambitions for continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness

• Led Employer Branding: Developed and executed strategies to drive EVP and employer brand, leveraging social media and targeted campaigns to attract high-caliber talent globally, establishing the company as an employer of choice
• Revamped recruitment and onboarding with digital tools like new ATS, assessment tools, improving candidate engagement and boosting NPS score by 30%
• Recognized with the Best Employer Award 2018-19

• Led the development and implementation of HR policies across the employee lifecycle (Hire to Retire), with full ownership of HRIS and Payroll systems
• Spearheaded HR process improvements, standardization, and e-HR automation, including the global rollout of HRIS (Workday) and Reward Systems in Pakistan, Montenegro, and Grameenphone, along with ISO 9001:2008 standards implementation in HR

• Company Overview: Telco
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