TALHA ZAFAR
Karachi
Summary
To obtain a position that could enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people. Innovative HR Technology Leader with a proven ability to transform HR operations through technology integration. Spearheaded successful management of SAP SuccessFactors, ensuring adherence to policies and high data quality. Cultivated collaborative relationships with HR, IT, and external vendors to align technology with business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager HR Technology( Lead SuccessFactors)
Ghulam Faruque Group
01.2023 - Current
- Led management of SAP SuccessFactors modules, including Employee Central, Performance & Goals (PMGM), Recruitment, and Onboarding, ensuring alignment with HR objectives.
- Lead post-implementation support and continuous optimisation projects for SuccessFactors, particularly Recruitment (RCM) and Onboarding (ONB) modules.
- Partnered strategically with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to drive HR technology initiatives and enhance system utilisation.
- Analyse business needs and convert them into effective system solutions.
- Administer and oversee the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) module for HR dashboards.
- Ensure proper system configuration, security controls, data integrity, and adherence to company policies.
- Supervised daily HR system operations, resolving issues promptly and providing extensive end-user support to maintain system effectiveness.
- Continuously monitor data quality, reporting precision, and overall system performance.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants, such as TMC.
Deputy Manager
K-Electric
02.2023 - 06.2024
- To develop and provide functional and technical expertise for HR solutions focusing on HR functions such as Employee central, Onboarding Performance Management SAP Success factors.
- Provided comprehensive support to HR stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Provided in-depth knowledge of configuration steps for SAP HR applications.
- Functional knowledge including SAP HCM, Employee Central, On boarding, Non-SAP HR portals (Sharepoint, .Net application) and other success factors modules.
- Supported the payroll process by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Resolved replication issues from EC to HCM, facilitating effective integration and data flow.
- Providing complete support of Employee central including data management, miscellaneous development.
- To Handle the issues of Application Programming Interface or API interface and application for interacting with other applications along with SFTP.
- Coordinated new requirements with the implementation partner.
- To develop strong lasting relationships with the HR operations.
- Supported reporting tools including adhoc query (HCM), table, and canvas reporting to enhance data accessibility.
- Provide support to resolve issues of Non-SAP portals such as Sharepoint and .Net applications from relevant teams.
- Provide support in LMS issues such as course assigning in profile.
- Provide support on miscellaneous issues of on boarding.
- Performs planning, analysis, designing, requirements definition, functional design, development, testing and implementation of IT solutions.
- Managed metadata framework, business configurations, and admin centre settings for SAP systems.
- SAP launchpad to resolve critical issues to provide immediate support to business.
- Actively participate in SAP S4 Hana HCM migration project (ongoing).
- SAP launchpad to resolve critical issues to provide immediate support to business.
Associate functional consultant SAP Employee Central and HCM (A,M)
Gatronova group of companies
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Participation in the implementation of SAP Employee Central and SAP Human Capital Management SP4 Hana.
- Oversaw master data management in Employee Central and HCM to ensure data accuracy.
- Handled all data replication issues from EC to HCM.
- Managed position management in EC and HCM.
- Participation in Organizational structure and position management in EC.
- Assisted in developing role-based permissions within Employee Central to enhance data access control.
- Coordinated with group users to resolve queries, enhancing user experience and support.
- Conducted end user training for employees across the group, improving system utilisation.
- To coordinate with EY(implementation partner) in matters regarding the implementation of SAP.
- Actively participate in the upcoming modules of PMGM and Compensation module.
Senior Officer IR (HR’s Domain)
Midas Safety Prime Safety Limited
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed SAP-HCM (Payroll, Time Management, and Org Management).
- Maintain all Master Data and HR operational data in SAP-HCM.
- To Assist in the processing of payroll.
- Handled all leaving actions (resignation and termination) in SAP (HCM).
- Audited full and final settlements for staff and contractual workers.
- To check & prepare all left employees’ full & final settlement & handover to the Accounts department for Audit SAP(HCM).
- To manage the time including half days & Overtime for all employees in the SAP(HCM) system.
- To Record and maintain all leaves for Employees in SAP (HCM) system.
- Managed leave-related issues on SuccessFactors in coordination with Sri Lanka.
- To run Time Evaluation, find errors, and rectify them through HCM Module.
- To run Success Factor (HCM) effectively.
- To prepare miscellaneous reports related to Time IN/OUT and monthly hourly reports and submit them to Management.
- Prepare daily and monthly reports and analysis of absenteeism and strength report to share with management.
- To Highlight long absenteeism (without information) of workers/employees and proceed as per the disciplinary procedure.
- To minimize & resolve workers' ‘complaints.
- To Assist in Employee performance appraisal to LM.
- Organised employee engagement activities and events to foster team cohesion.
- Preparation of different presentations and management sessions (LM, Contr. Supervisor, and Contractors.)
- Prepared turnover, absenteeism reports, and management information system (MIS) for decision-making.
- To participate in the social compliance audit.
- Coordinate with SAP/EAS consultant for support activity.
- Coordinate with SAP/EAS consultant for support activity.
Sr.HR officer
Allied Group of Industries
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Payroll Management on Smart HCM software.
- Prepared quarterly salaries for contractual employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data from Smart HCM (allowances absenteeism, bonus, leaves, fuel, loans, etc.).
- Monitor the time and attendance of both contractual and Allied factory employees.
- Maintain employee’s attendance on Time max software.
- Monitor overtime to facilitate payment.
- Add new employees to the payroll system in Smart HCM.
- Create final settlement of employees On Smart HCM.
- Create leave settlements for employees who are going on leave.
- Process documentation and prepare reports of grievances and send them to Finance department.
- Conducted recruitment processes for various positions, aligning candidate selection with organisational needs and culture.
- Collected and screened CVs for various roles, coordinated interview schedules with candidates to streamline the hiring process.
- Maintaining Employee Personnel files.
- Working on Smart HCM (Human Capital Management) & Time max at Allied Cables.
Data Record and Management Officer
Macter International Limited
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Delivered data processing support for departmental activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Data entry and controlling in SAP and maintaining Database.
- Report generation and maintain documentation on SAP.
- Perform SAP operations for release/rejection of Raw material Packaging material & Finished Goods and maintain a record.
- Provide annual product review data through SAP.
- Created and updated BOM in MM, enhancing data integrity and availability for production planning.
- Create and update product specifications formulas on MM.
- Facilitated SAP training for analysts, enabling resolution of issues in QM section and improving overall team competence.
- Reviewed daily batch releases to ensure timely processing.
- Prepare “Form 7” and COAs for toll clients.
- Prepare Graphs & charts for different (APR, KPI).
- Create Notifications and deviations for defects and cause internal and external problems and maintenance.
- To make use of materials/products and ensure posting/release of finished products.
- Worked on System Application Product (SAP QM/MM).
Back Office Executive/Time management officer (Data Analyst)
K-Electric Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Entered data accurately into SAP system for efficient record keeping..
- Generated consumer statements using billing software to ensure timely delivery..
- Checked and completed notifications related to billing rebates for consumer issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Processed rebate and allowance cases for submission to finance department, facilitating accurate financial tracking.
- Maintains consumer records on Microsoft Excel and SAP.
- Resolved consumer complaints by addressing concerns and providing solutions..
- Assisted in preparing regularly scheduled reports to support data-driven decision-making.
- Working on System Application Product (SAP CRM/ISU billing).
- Also deal with consumers having issues related to Customer Accounts.
IT Administrator
Trend Setters
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, connection, printer, installation, and software.
- Provided technical support to enhance technology usage across the institute.
- Monitor and remove viruses, spyware, and other non-authorized software.
- Maintained customised software systems to support institute operations.
- Developed and implemented a technology-based schooling system to enhance educational delivery.
- Entered and uploaded student data into software systems for accurate execution.
- Maintained data on excel made report cards, ID cards, flyers, panaflexes.
- Increase efficiency, technical ability, and interpersonal skills.
Education
Master’s in administrative sciences - HR
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
01-2016
Bachelor’s in commerce -
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Karachi, SD01-2011
Diploma in Computer electronics -
Arena Multimedia
Skills
- SAP SuccessFactors
- HR technology integration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
- Data analytics
- HR policies and procedures
- Effective communication
- System optimization
- Requirement gathering
Custom
- Diploma in Computer electronics, Arena Multimedia
- Master’s in administrative sciences, HR
- Bachelor’s in commerce
- SAP Application Associate – SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Core, 2023
- SAP HCM payroll, 2023
- SAP Signavio process Solutions
- HRM from SDC
- MSOffice 2010 from Computer Collegiate
- MS Advance Excel 2016 from Computer Collegiate
Personal Information
- CNIC Number: 42201-0291833-7
- Father's Name: Majid Ali Zafar
Timeline
Deputy Manager
K-Electric
02.2023 - 06.2024
Manager HR Technology( Lead SuccessFactors)
Ghulam Faruque Group
01.2023 - Current
Associate functional consultant SAP Employee Central and HCM (A,M)
Gatronova group of companies
02.2021 - 02.2023
Senior Officer IR (HR’s Domain)
Midas Safety Prime Safety Limited
02.2017 - 01.2021
Sr.HR officer
Allied Group of Industries
09.2016 - 01.2017
Data Record and Management Officer
Macter International Limited
03.2016 - 09.2016
Back Office Executive/Time management officer (Data Analyst)
K-Electric Ltd
01.2015 - 03.2016
IT Administrator
Trend Setters
02.2014 - 04.2014
Master’s in administrative sciences - HR
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Bachelor’s in commerce -
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
Diploma in Computer electronics -
Arena Multimedia