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Khawaja Ayub Khalid

@khawajaayubkhalid

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Talent Acquisition Manager and technical recruiter driving global, data-led hiring.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead global talent acquisition for technical teams, using data-driven hiring and ATS-optimized workflows. I want a role where I can partner with leadership, improve time-to-hire and candidate experience, and build scalable recruiting processes.

I’m a Talent Acquisition and HR professional with extensive experience leading global recruitment for SaaS, GTM, and operations teams. I align hiring strategies with business goals through workforce planning, stakeholder partnership, and data-driven recruitment insights.

As a Recruitment Manager, I lead end-to-end hiring across engineering (PHP, iOS, .NET), ML/AI, QA, Salesforce, cloud operations, systems, and support functions. I optimize Workable ATS and hiring workflows to improve pipeline visibility, reporting accuracy, and compliance—backed by weekly recruitment dashboards that give executives clear time-to-hire and funnel metrics. I also mentor and manage the recruitment team to strengthen candidate experience and a performance-driven hiring culture.

Previously at 2iQ Research, I led full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for technical and business roles, introducing advanced ATS workflows and standardized interview frameworks to improve efficiency and decision quality. I strengthened HR operations through an employee concern ticketing system, streamlined payroll via an integrated HRIS, and partnered with leadership on HR policies, compliance, and workforce planning. I delivered HR analytics and market benchmarking insights to support retention and smarter hiring decisions.

Earlier in my career, I worked as an HR Consultant & Master Trainer and HR Manager—supporting contact centers across US/UK/UAE operations and building structured hiring, onboarding, and continuous training programs. I scaled teams from 8 to 35 employees, expanded HR operations into additional locations with standardized processes, and delivered large-scale training and career development initiatives (200+ sessions; 300+ students). My approach stays consistent: define clear requirements and volume forecasts, build strong pipelines, and ensure smooth onboarding that protects both quality and candidate experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Recruitment Manager

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TCP Software

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Led global recruitment for SaaS and GTM roles, partnering with US and local leadership on workforce planning and talent forecasting. Optimized Workable ATS workflows, delivered weekly recruitment dashboards, and mentored the recruitment team to improve pipeline visibility and candidate experience.

Global Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning ATS Optimization (Workable)Hiring Analytics Stakeholder Management Technical Recruiting Candidate Experience Team Leadership

HR & Talent Acquisition Manager

2iQ Research (GmbH)

Jan 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for technical and business roles while introducing standardized interview frameworks and advanced ATS workflows to improve hiring efficiency and decision quality. Strengthened HR operations via employee concern ticketing, streamlined payroll through an integrated HRIS, and delivered workforce and compensation insights through HR analytics.

Full cycle Recruitment Onboarding HRIS HR Analytics Workforce Planning Employee Relations

HR Consultant & Trainer

Lucent Directions (SMC-Pvt.) Ltd

Nov 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 2 months)

Provided recruitment consultancy for Lahore-based contact centers supporting US, UK, and UAE operations, delivering end-to-end sourcing, screening, and placement. Partnered with stakeholders on hiring requirements and volume forecasts while building talent pipelines to meet operational hiring demands and support smooth onboarding.

Recruitment Consultancy Talent Sourcing Candidate Screening

HR Manager – Recruitment

Amal Academy

Feb 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Led recruitment and onboarding for specialized talent (Graphic Designers, Educational Technology Specialists, Program Managers) to support organizational growth and capability building. Scaled the team from 8 to 35 employees and delivered 200+ training sessions while preparing 300+ students for career readiness and employability programs.

Onboarding Scaling Teams Hiring Process Design Training Development HR Operations Process Standardization

HR Executive – Recruitment

DGS (IBEX Pakistan)

Sep 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Supported and led recruitment for technical and customer-facing roles including Java Developers, UI/UX Designers, IT Infrastructure & Support, Sales Executives, and Customer Support Chat Executives. Designed high-volume hiring processes, screened 100+ applicants per day using structured testing, and hired 200+ employees with a consistent candidate experience through offer negotiation.

High Volume Recruitment Recruitment Operations Sales Hiring Candidate Experience

HR Executive

KBC Japan

Jun 2011 - May 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Handled onboarding and HR documentation to ensure policy compliance and smooth employee integration. Coordinated employee communications, performance review activities, payroll coordination with Accounts, and monthly workforce reporting while maintaining day-to-day HR records.

HR Operations Onboarding & Support HR Compliance Employee Communications Payroll Coordination Workforce reporting