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RABIA KHOKHAR

Karachi

Summary

Professional Summary

Expert Human Resources Leader with over 15 years of experience specializing in HR operations, talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, and organizational development across education, pharmaceuticals, and corporate sectors. Adept at HR strategy, workforce planning, policy development, compliance, payroll management, and HR technology, with a strong focus on HRMS implementation, compensation structuring, and legal compliance. Proven ability to streamline HR operations, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in handling HR policies, employee records management, and compensation frameworks to drive efficiency and organizational success. Open to global opportunities to contribute expertise in a progressive organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Human Resources

Alpha Education Network
01.2024 - Current
  • As Head of Human Resources at Alpha Education Network, I lead HR strategy, policy development, and operational execution across all campuses. My role encompasses talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, employee engagement, performance management, and HR compliance. I have implemented key policies, including the Leaves & Attendance Policy, Loan Policy, and Provident Fund Policy, while driving HRMS integration for seamless payroll and workforce management. Additionally, I oversee Learning & Development initiatives, employer branding, and appraisal systems to foster a high-performance culture. My focus is on optimizing HR operations, enhancing employee experience, and aligning HR practices with organizational goals.

Group Human Resources Manager

Humanitas Education System
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led HR process implementation, covering recruitment, selection, compensation & benefits, performance management, employee engagement, HR software deployment, and policy development.

Manager Human Resources

Bay View Academy
09.2018 - 12.2022
  • Led end-to-end management of critical HR functions across multiple campuses, including Recruitment, Selection, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Strategic Planning, Legal Compliance, and Policy Development

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Happy Home School System
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Successfully established the HR department from inception, designing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures for staffing, training and development, compensation, and administration

University Affiliate Visiting Researcher/Scholar

The University of Texas at Austin
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: USA
  • Worked in collaboration with different faculty members at the University of Texas
  • USA

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Herbion International
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • Was responsible for all human resource activities, including recruitment, selection, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, and payroll processing
  • Managed the recruitment and selection process, which involved creating job descriptions, placing advertisements, and organizing and conducting interviews
  • Handled pre-boarding and onboarding activities for new staff
  • Ensured a smooth separation process and managed full and final settlement for employees
  • Maintained records and compiled statistical reports on personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, separations, benefits, and absenteeism rates
  • Planned, organized, and coordinated training and development activities
  • Designed, reviewed, and revamped existing HR policies and procedures
  • Prepared annual HR budgets for employees
  • Handled corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities within Herbion
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the HR department

Assistant Manager Human Resources - Operations

Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Limited
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Conducted performance appraisal exercises for the head office and sales force
  • Prepared bonuses for head office employees according to the policy
  • Maintained various records and compiled statistical reports concerning employee-related data, such as hires, transfers, separations, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates
  • Circulated statistical reports to the management on a monthly basis
  • Ensured that all approved changes (appointments, separations, job changes, reporting lines, confirmations, increments, transfers, etc.) were updated in HRMS on time
  • Prepared annual budgets for employees (salary, allowances, benefits, etc.)
  • Ensured timely and accurate processing of payroll, full and final settlement, annual appraisal increments, market adjustment, OPD, overtime, attendance, leaves, E.O.B.I, S.E.S.S.I, and loans
  • Dealt with health and life insurance companies regarding issues related to addition, deletion, premium, claim, and cards
  • Verified employees' OPD bills and coordinated with finance for payment
  • Was responsible for payroll management, monthly execution, and end-to-end processing of payrolls (sales force, head office, and management trainees)
  • Assisted in designing and implementing a compensation and benefit grading structure for the organization
  • Maintained company organization charts and employee directory
  • Worked with the IT department for the development of OPD software

Human Resources Support Officer

Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Limited
11.2010 - 06.2011
  • Assisted the Director of Human Resources in daily HR operations
  • Managed the recruitment and selection process, including identifying/targeting, shortlisting, screening, testing, and interviewing candidates
  • Responsible for managing pre-boarding and onboarding processes
  • Handled issues related to confirmation, promotion, increment, and transfer
  • Prepared and maintained organograms of each department, showing their hierarchical structure
  • Conducted job analysis, prepared job descriptions, and job specifications for employees
  • Developed and implemented various HR forms, checklists, and sheets (logistic sheet for new induction, reference check form, exit employee's checklist, clearance form, etc.)
  • Assisted the Payroll Section in preparing monthly payroll

Human Resources Officer - Generalist

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan
01.2009 - 06.2010
  • Responsible for all human resource activities, including recruitment, selection, compensation, employee relations, benefits, and training for the South Region
  • Responsible for the monthly processing of payroll and the full & final settlement of employees
  • Computation of S.E.S.S.I
  • And E.O.B.I
  • Payments
  • Responsible for overseeing benefits such as performance appraisal, increment, health & life insurance
  • Coordinating with HODs (Heads of Departments) for issues related to contract extension, regularization, promotion, increment, and transfer
  • Prepare and issue letters including offer letters, appointment letters, promotion letters, increment letters, transfer letters, service letters, experience letters, and termination letters
  • Implementation of HRIS (Human Resources Information System)
  • Regularly conduct training on policies and procedures
  • Maintain records of personnel files, attendance, employee leaves, payroll processing, separations, appraisals, etc

Human Resources Officer - Recruitment Specialist

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan
09.2008 - 12.2008
  • Prepared and placed advertisements in newspapers, uploaded them on the web, and sent internal job announcements
  • Managed the applications database, screened applications, and forwarded them to the relevant department
  • Interviewed job applicants, reviewed their applications/resumes, evaluated their skills, and made recommendations regarding their qualifications
  • Made offers to selected candidates by conducting a comparative analysis of the onboard staff to ensure internal pay equity
  • Explained benefits according to compensation guidelines, completed employment forms, arranged pre-employment physical checkups for new employees, and handled other joining formalities
  • Designed and conducted new employee orientations
  • Performed job analysis and prepared job descriptions and specifications for employees

Education

Master's in Arts - Economics

Karachi University
01.2011

MBA - Human Resource Management

Iqra University
01.2010

Bachelor's in Arts -

Karachi University
01.2003

Skills

  • Staffing & Recruitment
  • Compensation & Benefit
  • Policies & Compliance
  • HRMS / Oracle HCM
  • Performance Management
  • Training & Development
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Payroll Expertise
  • Data Analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • SPSS

Languages

  • Urdu
  • English

Hobbies and Interests

  • Singing
  • Sewing
  • Stitching
  • Knitting
  • Gardening
  • Crafting
  • Reading
  • Painting

Timeline

Head of Human Resources

Alpha Education Network
01.2024 - Current

Group Human Resources Manager

Humanitas Education System
01.2023 - 12.2023

Manager Human Resources

Bay View Academy
09.2018 - 12.2022

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Happy Home School System
07.2017 - 08.2018

University Affiliate Visiting Researcher/Scholar

The University of Texas at Austin
01.2017 - 05.2017

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Herbion International
05.2015 - 08.2016

Assistant Manager Human Resources - Operations

Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Limited
04.2013 - 04.2015

Human Resources Support Officer

Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Limited
11.2010 - 06.2011

Human Resources Officer - Generalist

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan
01.2009 - 06.2010

Human Resources Officer - Recruitment Specialist

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan
09.2008 - 12.2008

Master's in Arts - Economics

Karachi University

MBA - Human Resource Management

Iqra University

Bachelor's in Arts -

Karachi University
RABIA KHOKHAR