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Sidra Ijaz
Senior Human Resources Manager
Lahore
Summary
- Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
1
Certificate
2
Languages
Work History
Starzplay.com - OTT Video On Demand Service Lahore , Pakistan
Senior Human Resources Manager
2018.12 - Current (6 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Helped department leaders devise ways to fairly assess employee performance and develop improvement plans.
- Created programs to reduce turnover and improve employee engagement in daily business process.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Developed promotional paths and succession plans.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Initiated and maintained workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and legal mechanics.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
HRT ConsultantLahore , Pakistan
HR Specialist
09.2016 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Delivered consultative services and recruited qualified and diversified candidates for employment.
- Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Implemented quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Conserved time and improved workflows by handling special projects and emergency solutions.
- Provided troubleshooting and technical assistance in use of PeopleAdmin system.
Kohinoor Mills Lahore, Pakistan
HR Officer
08.2013 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Conducted check-ins with employees to assess workplace health and personnel engagement.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
- Supported talent acquisition and allocation procedures by facilitating targeted recruitment campaigns.
- Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
- Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions.
- Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations.
- Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
Skills
EEO understanding
undefinedInterests
Travelling
Music
Education
The University of The Punjab Lahore
Master of Human Resources from Human Resources
02.2010 - 03.2012
University Overview
- Professional development completed in Human Resources Management
University of The Punjab Lahore , Pakistan
Bachelor of Science from Science
06.2008 - 07.2010
Certification
Professional training on effective Leadership skills - PIQC
Timeline
Professional training on effective Leadership skills - PIQC
06-2020
Senior Human Resources Manager
Starzplay.com - OTT Video On Demand Service
2018.12 - Current (6 years & 4 months)
HR Specialist
HRT Consultant
09.2016 - 03.2018
HR Officer
Kohinoor Mills
08.2013 - 08.2016
The University of The Punjab
Master of Human Resources from Human Resources
02.2010 - 03.2012
University of The Punjab
Bachelor of Science from Science
06.2008 - 07.2010
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