Saba Sajjad
HR Professional
Lahore,Punjab
Summary
A seasoned HR professional, well-versed in the intricacies of the most exemplary HR practices and policies, possessing a profound ability to adeptly implement them within the corporate milieu. My proficiency extends to the astute calibration of an organization's workforce, ensuring an optimal fusion of competencies and experience. Furthermore, my repertoire includes superlative organizational acumen, complemented by a unique capacity to innovate across all echelons of the HR domain. Beyond the professional realm, I possess an innate talent for engaging with stakeholders hailing from diverse backgrounds, a skill that rapidly engenders trust and rapport.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DE&I Lead
Interloop Ltd
Faisalabad
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Led the development and execution of a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization's objectives and values.
- Partnered with senior leadership to seamlessly integrate diversity and inclusion initiatives into the broader business strategy.
- Crafted and refined policies to actively promote diversity and inclusion within the organization.
- Fostered strategic partnerships with external entities and community organizations to strengthen diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Represented the organization at prominent diversity and inclusion conferences, seminars, and events. Directed the creation and execution of detailed communication plans for project rollouts.
- Oversaw internal communications and devised comprehensive strategies for HR initiatives, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging throughout the organization.
Regional Harassment Committee Member
Interloop Ltd
Faisalabad
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Offered counseling and deliver recommendations on harassment cases involving non-executive individuals, demonstrating expertise in handling sensitive HR matters.
Manager HRBP
Interloop Ltd
Faisalabad
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Function as a pivotal liaison between Apparel business(knitwear) and the Talent Acquisition team, facilitating a seamless and expeditious recruitment process.
- Cultivated and sustained strategic partnerships with international recruitment consultants and professionals, driving successful talent acquisition initiatives.
- Developed and conducted Job Evaluations aligned with Mercer Job Evaluation standards, resulting in the creation and finalization of Role Clarity documents for over 300 positions within the apparel business, ensuring consistency and transparency in job grading.
- Identify training needs and collaborate with the Central Learning & Development department to integrate them into the comprehensive training schedule.
- Facilitated in conducting mid and final year performance management, focusing on the formulation and assessment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with the Balanced Scorecard framework.
- Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to overseeing the implementation of Individual Development Plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Innovate strategies aimed at boosting team morale, cultivating improved workplace relationships, and elevating both productivity and employee retention.
- Administered employee surveys developed by Abacus Consulting to assess levels of employee engagement and job satisfaction.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Conducted workshops for appreciating Diversity & Inclusion.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Head of HR
Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited
Lahore
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw all human resources functions at both the routine and strategic level of Head Office & Plant level as well as all recruiting efforts for the company
- Perform a comprehensive strategic right-sizing assessment at Mitchells Renal Khurd Plant to evaluate and optimize the contractual workforce.
- Additionally, streamline the attendance management system to eliminate the reliance on manual billing processes for third-party contractual employees.
Talent Acquisition Lead
Style Textile Pvt Ltd.
Lahore
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with hiring managers and the CHRO to formulate and implement comprehensive life cycle recruiting strategies and job requirements
- Oversaw the recruitment process for both production and non-technical roles, utilizing social media platforms to enhance sourcing and candidate engagement.
- Distinguished and sourced top-tier talent, employing rigorous screening methodologies such as resume reviews and conducting video interviews and phone screenings to assess suitability
- Pioneered and executed the Graduate Trainee and Management Trainee Programs, designed to develop recent graduates into future leaders. This involved creating assessment centers for rigorous evaluation, managing seamless onboarding processes, and overseeing operational HR tasks, including gate passes, employee cards, and vacancy identification. I also monitored trainee performance closely, ensuring timely promotions and salary adjustments.
- Ensure that successors are strategically appointed to key positions as vacancies arise, maintaining organizational continuity and leadership effectiveness.
- Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics and dashboards to share timely insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Assistant Manager OD
Style Textile Pvt Ltd.
Lahore
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Directed the comprehensive needs assessment for training and staff development initiatives aimed at enhancing employee performance effectiveness in the attainment of company goals and objectives.
- Successfully accomplished the digitization of the Performance Appraisal system within the ERP platform by closely collaborating with MIS Team
- Assumed responsibility for all employee engagement activities across multiple factories, actively managing associated budgets
- Ensured the availability of updated organograms across the company's functions, maintaining alignment of hierarchies at all times
- Developed detailed job descriptions for 210 key positions across various job families
- Executed a Succession Planning strategy for critical roles, ensuring alignment with annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Revamped and reviewed company policies to ensure alignment with current legal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with a 6S-trained team to effectively implement 6S methodologies in Corporate Functions, contributing to overall organizational efficiency and process improvement.
Human Resource Business Partner
Lotte Akhtar Beverages(Former Known as Riaz Bottlers)
Lahore
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Delivered constructive opinion for the development of HR strategies and policies from internal customers
- Rendered a keen eye for details to carry out corrective/disciplinary action and related issues by partnering with HOD and Disciplinary Committee in accordance with statutory and internal Code of Ethics guidelines.
- Built synergies with HOD towards optimization and standardization of head count.
- Actively participate in annual manpower planning and ensure ongoing compliance.
Assistant Training Manager
Zameen Media Pvt Ltd.
Lahore
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed, developed, and devised training plans and training programs for Business Development Associates and Managers.
- Conducted effective induction and orientation sessions to deliver company policies and procedures to new employees also steered efforts towards resolving any specific problems and tailor programs as necessary.
Customer Relations Manager
Jazz (Former known as Mobilink)
Lahore
02.2007 - 11.2015
- Monitored portfolio attrition, managed performance and conduct internal trainings, and development activities for staff
- Prepared monthly performance reports and ensured strict compliance with policies & procedures.
- Provided high level of service in line with standards set by senior management; also optimized maximum customer satisfaction to retain customers.
- Designed & Delivered Customer Focus and Human Skills Training
Education
MBA -
Hajvery University, Gulberg
Lahore01.2014
MASTER OF ARTS -
Wise College Lahore Gulberg
Lahore01.2004
Skills
- Talent Management
- Mercer Job Evaluation
- Strategic Planning
- Cultural Development
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Data Driven Decision Making
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Contributed as a certified trainer by Carnelian in facilitating multiple Diversity & Inclusion sessions and extended awareness to 156 employees in Interloop
- Led a comprehensive awareness drive that reached 5,800 supervisors, representing 80% of Interloop's supervisory staff, within just four months. This initiative was aimed at fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment across the organization.
- Successfully spearheaded the Sahulat Project at Interloop Limited, collaborating with external vendors and our internal MIS team to ensure the provision of sanitary napkins for female employees in emergency situations
- Led the highly successful HUMRAAH Program in collaboration with NOWPDP, delivering Sensitization and Sign Language workshops that ensured the seamless integration and support of differently-abled colleagues
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork Availability
monday
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
DE&I Lead
Interloop Ltd
01.2024 - 06.2024
Regional Harassment Committee Member
Interloop Ltd
03.2023 - 06.2024
Manager HRBP
Interloop Ltd
03.2022 - 01.2024
Head of HR
Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited
11.2021 - 02.2022
Talent Acquisition Lead
Style Textile Pvt Ltd.
11.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant Manager OD
Style Textile Pvt Ltd.
05.2019 - 11.2020
Human Resource Business Partner
Lotte Akhtar Beverages(Former Known as Riaz Bottlers)
07.2017 - 04.2019
Assistant Training Manager
Zameen Media Pvt Ltd.
11.2016 - 06.2017
Customer Relations Manager
Jazz (Former known as Mobilink)
02.2007 - 11.2015
MBA -
Hajvery University, Gulberg
MASTER OF ARTS -
Wise College Lahore Gulberg
References
References available upon request.
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