Maryam Iftikhar
Head Of Human Resources & HR Consultant
Karachi
Summary
Accomplished HR Leader with over 6 years of progressive experience driving human capital strategies across recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance. Proven ability to align HR practices with business objectives, reduce turnover, and improve employee satisfaction. Adept at advising leadership, optimizing HR operations, and leading digital transformation initiatives. Seeking to leverage strategic mindset and hands-on expertise in a growth-driven environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Human Resources
Dreamweave Media
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with company goals, contributing to a 15% increase in employee satisfaction and supporting overall business growth.
- Led a team of 5 HR professionals, overseeing full-cycle HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and compliance.
- Advised senior leadership on organizational structure and succession planning, resulting in a 10% improvement in internal promotion rates.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing new hire integration time by 20% through efficient background checks and orientation programs.
- Designed talent acquisition strategies that decreased time-to-hire by 25% and improved retention rates by 15%
- Conducted weekly meetings with the CEO to align HR initiatives with business objectives, enhancing strategic decision-making.
HR Manager
Next Generation Innovations
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Directed all aspects of HR, administrative operations, and planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulations.
- Led a team of HR and Admin professionals, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and performance management and Admin operations.
- Organized employee engagement activities such as picnics, road trips, and monthly training sessions, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing team cohesion.
- Managed administrative tasks including health insurance coordination, PSO bill processing, and café management, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Streamlined the onboarding process and conducted thorough background verifications, ensuring a seamless integration of new hires.
- Monitored attendance management systems, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Conducted over 50+ interviews per month for various positions, ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates.
- Coordinated event expense planning, vendor negotiations, and operational logistics, improving cost-effectiveness and resource utilization.
- Managed banking-related issues such as employee account openings, ensuring financial processes are efficiently handled.
- Held weekly meetings with the CEO to align HR and operational strategies with business goals, contributing to organizational growth.
- Planned and executed social media strategies to promote the company’s reputation and attract talented individuals to join the team.
- Conducted monthly sessions with employees and team leads to address concerns and provide training, improving employee satisfaction and performance.
- Developed and executed social media strategies that increased job application rates by 30%, strengthening the company's employer brand.
HR Manager
Crystallite Private Ltd
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Responsible for management and execution of end-to-end hiring process, including but not limited to forecasting hiring requirements, marketing vacancies, headhunting, coordination and execution of selection process, negotiation, and relevant documentation.
- Implemented Human Resource Management System in organization.
- Directed candidates sourcing using multiple source platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed and other social platforms.
- Improved company branding by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks.
- Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
- Conducts monthly meetings with respective business unit heads and President.
- Wrote employee handbook covering issues including leave policies, disciplinary action, code of conduct, Covid-19 policy, WFH policy and benefits information.
- Developed contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
- Managed Payroll, compensation and benefits & recruiting for 200+ employees.
- Ensured all procedures comply with legal regulations and best practices.
- Analyzed effectiveness of HR operations and policies.
- Monitored internal HR systems and databases.
- Prepare reports for CEO.
Assistant Manager- HR
Crystallite Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Established 5 new business units in a company.
- Managed 250+ employees.
- Created recruitment plan and calendar according to operation and sales projections.
- Generated official internal documents such as offer letters, appointment letters, salary slips and warning letters.
- Created onboarding plans and educating newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures and regulations.
- Maintained physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits and attendance records.
- Handled compensation and benefits.
- Evaluated employee performance and appraising their pay scale accordingly.
- Taking appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate rules and regulations and addressing employee grievances.
HR Executive
Crystallite Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Reviewing resumes and applications.
- Preparing and processing timely distribution of salary, bonus, increment salary slip, leave encashment and full and final settlements.
- Recording, maintaining and monitoring attendance to ensure employee punctuality.
- Maintaining HR records, such as those related to compensation, health and medical insurance.
- Onboarding.
- Liaison between employees and employers.
- EOBI.
- Tax Working.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Karachi University Business School
02.2019 - 12.2021
BBA - Human Resources Management
Karachi University Business School
01.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
- Compensation and Benefits
- Employee Engagement
- Onboarding & Offboarding
- Training Need Assessment
- Strategic talent acquisition
- HR Policy Design
- Candidate Assessment
Accomplishments
- HR Executive of the year - Award
- Going Above and Beyond - Award
- Most Committed Employee - Award
- Co-Founder of Poshnlux (Hijab Store)
- Co-Founder of Annie's Home Decor (annieshomedecor.pk)
Timeline
Head of Human Resources
Dreamweave Media
02.2024 - Current
HR Manager
Next Generation Innovations
01.2023 - 10.2023
HR Manager
Crystallite Private Ltd
05.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager- HR
Crystallite Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2021
MBA - Human Resources
Karachi University Business School
02.2019 - 12.2021
HR Executive
Crystallite Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2020
BBA - Human Resources Management
Karachi University Business School
01.2015 - 12.2018
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