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Afnan Gohar

@afnangohar

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Global People Operations specialist driving HR policy, talent and L&D in high-growth UK tech.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a People Operations or HR role in a growth-oriented company where I can drive policy standardisation, improve HR processes with HRIS, lead L&D and ensure UK/EU compliance while contributing to employee engagement and data-driven decisions.

I am a Global People Operations specialist with an MSc in Human Resource Management (CIPD Level 7) and a BSc in Psychology, experienced in translating corporate strategy into robust HR administration, talent acquisition, and L&D initiatives in a high-growth UK tech environment.

At Pimberly I served as the primary People Operations liaison, executing the full employee lifecycle, standardising benefits and attendance processes, implementing key HR policies (Health & Safety, Data Security) and ensuring statutory compliance with UK/GDPR and HSE requirements while leveraging HRIS tools like BrightHR and Xero.

I combine data analysis and behavioural insights to improve retention and cultural engagement, coordinate L&D programs and compliance training, and support cross-functional financial processes, all while maintaining strong stakeholder communications and a commitment to operational efficiency and data security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Global People Operations Specialist

Pimberly

Feb 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Served as primary People Operations liaison for a high-growth UK tech firm, executing full employee lifecycle, standardising UK policies and benefits, and improving HR operational efficiency via BrightHR and process optimisation.

Employee Lifecycle Recruitment UK Employment Law GDPR Xero Learning Development

Special Education Needs TA

Milk Education

Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 (2 months)

Applied behavioural psychology principles to support children with complex needs and managed classroom administrative logistics and stakeholder communications.

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Central Lancashire

Master of Science, Human Resource Management

2024 - 2025

Grade: First Class Honours

Activities and societies: CIPD Level 7 accreditation, research submission to UK Parliament Women and Equalities Committee, coursework in Strategic HRM and Research in Practice.

MSc Human Resource Management with CIPD Level 7 accreditation, awarded First Class Honours and named to the School of Business Dean’s List; focused on global HRM, UK employment law, and policy research.

University of Bolton

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

2019 - 2022

Grade: 2:1 (Second Class Honours, Upper Division)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2:1) providing analytical and behavioral foundations applied to talent acquisition, organisational behaviour, and employee engagement.