Salman Ahmed
Human Resource Business Partnering Professional
Karachi,Sindh
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with over 9 years of experience in human resource management, policy development, and organizational development across the education and energy sectors. Proven expertise in leading nationwide performance appraisal programs, managing end-to-end payroll processes, and driving recruitment strategy. Adept at resolving employee grievances, building HR frameworks, and introducing innovative practices that align with organizational goals. Recognized for strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong commitment to employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager Human Resource Business Partnering
Family Education Services Foundation
Karachi
08.2024 - Current
- Led the nationwide performance appraisal program, including KPI design, moderation sessions, and merit-based increment calculations for academic and non-academic staff.
- Oversaw monthly payroll processing for 500+ employees across multiple campuses, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with approved increments and allowances.
- Directed the end-to-end recruitment process for key positions, including job design, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding, with a focus on timely fulfillment and HR compliance.
- Actively addressed and resolved employee grievances and disciplinary matters, ensuring fair investigations, documentation, and implementation of appropriate actions.
- Introduced innovative HR initiatives, including revised salary structures, updated leave and loan policies, and digital tools to enhance operational efficiency.
- Played a pivotal role in policy development, aligning organizational needs with evolving HR practices and legal compliance.
- Regularly engaged with regional teams through school visits and HR clinics to support team development, improve communication, and ensure consistency in implementation.
DM Rewards
Sindh Engro Coal Mining
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Core Compensation
- Performance Management
- Benefits Implementation
- Policy Development
- Beta testing of SAP Compensation Module
DM Policy Development
Engro Corporation
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Internal & External Policy Benchmarking
- JAJE Org Design Implementation
- Automation of Rewards Modules
AM Policy Development
Engro Corporation
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Benchmarked Market trends for Policies
- Assisted HR in Transformation Period
- Standardized Policies across the group
- Setting up DOC Control systems
- Bringing Innovation around HR system
Head of HR & OD
Family Educational Services Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Manpower Planning for FESF
- In Charge of Performance Management System
- Compiling FESF Employee Handbook
- Preparation of policies & procedures
- Overlooking the Implementation of HRMIS
- Employee Satisfaction (Surveys, Counselling)
- Counseling Regional Managers
- Supervising the HR manager
Human Resources Manager
Family Educational Services Foundation
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Development and maintenance of appropriate systems and procedures as required.
- Advice to users on HR systems including resolving or supporting the resolution of problems related to the operation of the HR system.
- Supporting development and rollout of HR system to Head Office departments and Regions. This includes training users to understand and use system modules.
- Make presentations and train staff in the operation of the HR system modules on a regular basis.
- Writing updates on training manuals.
- Provide administrative support to enable the production of the annual Staff Training Directory agreed timescales
Administrative/Marketing Manager
Family Educational Services Foundation
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintains administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
- Ensuring school has enough supplies in stock related to every department.
- Ensuring the designs, paint, artwork, and contents of Visitors thank-you cards are satisfactory. Provide suggestions to art teachers on improving creativity of the cards by showing them samples on the internet.
- Ensuring teachers follow the code of conduct.
- Overseeing hygiene and cleanliness activities regionally.
- Deal with internal school issues related to principals, staff, teachers and students.
- Monitor attendance of all staff.
- Observe classrooms and suggest changes for improvement with teachers and principals.
- Ensuring the admin officers, principals, and teachers send their daily or weekly reports in timely manner.
- Assists with the formulation of and implementation of policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
- Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars.
- Facilitates communication between staff, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
- In coordination with the principal, maintains a positive, safe learning environment for students.
- Maintaining the FESF calendar.
- Planning and implementing marketing activities.
- Carries out financial analysis and develops improvements to financial procedures as required. Advises the principal/administrator on all financial matters and reports on the financial feasibility of particular projects.
Rochester Institute of Technology
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Instructing and guiding students to take assessment tests when required
- Maintaining the workplace
- Helping students with registration for their classes for upcoming quarter of semester
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester 04.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management
Rochester Institute of Technology - Saunders College of Business
Rochester 01.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- American Sign Language
- Pakistan Sign Language
- Employee Counseling
Awards
Outstanding Annual Performance, FESF Announcements, 12/01/18
Timeline
Manager Human Resource Business Partnering
Family Education Services Foundation
08.2024 - Current
DM Rewards
Sindh Engro Coal Mining
10.2022 - 07.2024
DM Policy Development
Engro Corporation
10.2021 - 10.2022
AM Policy Development
Engro Corporation
01.2019 - 10.2021
Head of HR & OD
Family Educational Services Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Rochester Institute of Technology
04.2016 - 01.2017
Administrative/Marketing Manager
Family Educational Services Foundation
04.2015 - 12.2015
Human Resources Manager
Family Educational Services Foundation
01.2015 - 12.2017
Rochester Institute of Technology
05.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management
Rochester Institute of Technology - Saunders College of Business
01.2010 - 01.2014
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