As a resourceful and well-rounded team player, I deliver results to enable organizational success. Passionate Talent Acquisition Manager & HR Professional with extensive experience in driving hiring processes and building great employer brands. Data-savvy & Growth Mindset with expertise in talent selection. Able to build a strong relationship with stakeholders, clients and Lead the team to deliver positive outcomes.
Hi, I’m
MAHWISH JAMAL
Technical Recruitment Consultant | Executive Search| Talent Acquisition Specialist| Human Resource Professional
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
6
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
VURSE TECHNOLOGY
SENIOR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCE-PEOPLE & CULTURE
09.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy for a start-up company. Leading the HR Dept., a team of 35+ employees (On-site and Remote), build a strong HR Dept from scratch. Managing the whole recruitment process and onboarding for all Dept (IT, Marketing, Fintech, etc.).
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
- As a Manager of people and culture, I am responsible for partnering with the business to design, develop, and implement strategies that will attract, engage, and develop employees and build upon a high-performance culture.
- Policies implementation, Employee track record, overseeing our Payroll, Employee engagement program, training and development, and performance evaluation systems.
- Lead HR projects like compensation plan revisions, and prepare recruitment budgets & and strategies.
- Track key HR metrics like cost per hire and retention rates.
- Successfully Implemented functional ERP software and internal databases across all departments and locations.
- Review and update employment contracts and agreements and make sure it's according to UAE Labour Law
- Manage internal communication projects (like job satisfaction surveys).
FIRST POINT GROUP
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT-EMEA
10.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Global Network, Telecommunications and Network Technology Specialist)
- Target-driven and client-focused recruitment consultant, I am responsible for locating the best talent using diverse sources of hire and a meticulous approach to individual client needs. I was managing E-commerce, Telecommunication sector clients (EMEA), Real Estate clients and catering to their recruitment needs and successfully did Permanent and contractual placements.
- Filled technical, digital tech, and non-technical positions for global leading clients. Headhunting/ Executive search, job positing for C-Levels, Directors, and Mid-Senior Positions.
- Be in a charge of managing the portfolio of the biggest social
media account TikTok, VURSE Technology (E-commerce), and TATA Communication (Telecommunications) client. Handled ongoing and new recruitment needs, and successfully did placements
within the assigned time frame. - Specialized in sourcing IT professionals for corporate clients, Digital Tech companies, and the Telecom sector.
- Consulted with the key decision makers for budgeting and achieving an average client assessment score of 90% for customer service and relationship management.
- Attended GISEC, GITEX, and other Tech exhibitions to onboard new clients and sign new logos.
- Providing hiring solutions customized to client requirements, combining solid strategy with cost effectiveness.
- Took responsibility for almost 10 customer accounts, interviewing an average of 100 plus candidates per month.
BUSINESS UMBRELLA- RECRUITMENT & CONSULTANCY
RECRUITMENT & CONSULTING MANAGER- MENA
04.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- As a 360 Recruitment and consulting manager, I successfully recruit candidates for our clients' ongoing recruitment needs. The role is based on achieving success in business development and building strong relationships with clients
- I was responsible for identifying, developing, and managing both new and existing client relationships
- Manage end-to-end recruitment - Understand requirements, advise, and execute appropriate recruitment strategies including advertising campaigns, referrals, sourcing and engaging with candidates, interviewing, managing references checks, and managing the offer process
- Managing client portfolios from different verticals (IT, Automotive, Oil and Gas, Health Sector, Real Estate, Insurance, FMCG, and Education, Banking and Insurance, Onboard clients and successfully grow business organically.
- Conduct pre-interviews with candidates face to face, to coach and mentor them through the different client interview stages.
- Develop a strong network of professional contacts through attending business group meetings, conferences, exhibitions, seminars, and job fairs.
AZEEMI TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RECRUITER
12.2016 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Company Overview: (Providing end-to-end IT Services & Solutions to medium and large enterprises)
- As a part of Azeemi Technologies, I was working as an IT RECRUITER. Write and post technical job descriptions on specialist IT job boards, social media, and other relevant channels.
- Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioral questions).
- Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals. Keep up to date with new technological trends to form strategic conversations with clients on future hiring needs.
- Advise management on implementing, organizing, and preparing recruiting programs while providing them with training on interviewing, counseling techniques, and performance appraisals.
CELMORE TECHNOLOGIES (PVT) LTD
ASSISTANT MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCE
01.2013 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Company Overview: (A subsidiary of SCO with a professional and corporate structure)
- Overseeing the department functions and managing employees of Celmore Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Celmore Cable Industry (CCI, Hattar), and High-Speed Communication (HST, Dubai).
- Responsible for the company's entire recruitment process, (including the job posting, Interviews, Hiring, onboarding, and orientation).
- Handled sensitive materials and confidential issues regarding employee bargaining, employee payroll, and personnel administration and information.
- Manage posting of job vacancies at the best-performing recruitment channels (responsiveness, quality, and costs).
- Develop a pool of internal and external talents.
- Professional development in terms of complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee, and labor relations, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, training and development, and workplace safety/security.
- Help in preparing yearly recruitment plan, budget, and annual salary review. Generate Payroll reports using HRMS
- Lead the ITCN-ASIA TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION which was held in Karachi, in 2014.
- Recruitment and Deployment of employees in HST and MYSON's Project Dubai, including arranging their visas and tickets.
- Saved the company thousands of dollars every year by reducing reliance on employment agencies.
- Planning, training, and orientation, which includes inductions of new staff.
- Apart from this, I performed my duties as a senior Project manager with SCO, I arrange meetings with Military personnel, and my great achievement was converting entire paperwork to a computerized system
- Handle employee terminations, grievances, and other difficult situations in a sensitive, fair in respectful manner.
EASYWORK ONLINE
HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
04.2012 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Measure employee retention and turnover rates
- Oversee daily operations of the HR department
- Act as the point of contact regarding labor legislation issues
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN
06.2008 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Document and test new software application.
- Assess new application ideas & Research competitor offerings.
- Prepare a complete business cycle report for Oxford University Press.
- Work on SAP application for order processing and report generating.
- Desktop support to office employees.
Education
Virtual University of Pakistan
Master's in Business Studies from Human Resource
01.2013 - 2014.01
University Overview
Institute Of Management Sciences (IMSciences)
Master's in Business Administration from Human Resource
01.2010 - 2012.01
University Overview
PAF-Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science from Software Engineering
01.2006 - 2009.01
University Overview
Skills
MY SKILLS: SOFTWARE SKILLS:
undefinedPublications
Publications
- What the new generation Says about Pakistan, JANG Newspaper
- No, we aren't scared anymore. We are used to it, DAILY THE NEWS
Certification
Human Resource Business Partner- HRBP, SHRM, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, 06/01/23, No Expiration, #RP4455
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner- HRBP, SHRM, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, 06/01/23, No Expiration, #RP4455
06-2023
SENIOR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCE-PEOPLE & CULTURE
VURSE TECHNOLOGY
09.2022 - 01.2024
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT-EMEA
FIRST POINT GROUP
10.2021 - 08.2022
CIPD- HR Fundamentals, Future Learn, London, UK, 09/01/21, No Expiration
09-2021
Certified Outsourcing Specialist: Human Resources (COS), 09/01/21, No Expiration
09-2021
Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding, HRCI, 09/01/21, No Expiration
08-2021
RECRUITMENT & CONSULTING MANAGER- MENA
BUSINESS UMBRELLA- RECRUITMENT & CONSULTANCY
04.2019 - 08.2021
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RECRUITER
AZEEMI TECHNOLOGY
12.2016 - 11.2017
ASSISTANT MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCE
CELMORE TECHNOLOGIES (PVT) LTD
01.2013 - 10.2016
Virtual University of Pakistan
Master's in Business Studies from Human Resource
01.2013 - 2014.01
HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
EASYWORK ONLINE
04.2012 - 11.2012
Institute Of Management Sciences (IMSciences)
Master's in Business Administration from Human Resource
01.2010 - 2012.01
SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
06.2008 - 08.2008
PAF-Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science from Software Engineering
01.2006 - 2009.01
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