Muhammad Rashid
@muhammadrashid4
Strategic HR & Industrial Relations leader driving people-first business outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic, results-driven Human Resource and Industrial Relations leader with over 30 years' experience aligning HR functions to business strategy, implementing HR process automation, and fostering positive corporate culture.
I have led HR teams across large organizations (up to 5,500 employees), delivering e-HRIS, e-recruitment, performance management systems, compensation & benefits reviews, and successful labor/IR negotiations with CBAs and legal retainers.
I partner with senior leadership to design workforce plans, OD initiatives, HSE and compliance frameworks, and talent programs that improve organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director HR Consulting
Corporate HR Consulting
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Provide HR consultancy services advising clients on HR best practices, talent acquisition, HR systems development, and strategic initiatives to improve performance and compliance.
Head of HR
Sukkur Beverages (Pepsi) Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 10 months)
Led HR for a 1,500-employee beverage business, implemented e-HRIS and e-recruitment, workforce planning and restructuring to support expansion and compliance.
Head of HR, IR & Admin
Adamjee Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Managed HR, industrial relations and administration for ~1,100 employees, implemented HR policies, renewed PMS and led COVID vaccination and IR negotiations with CBAs.
General Manager HR & OD
Eastern Garments Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 2016 - May 2019 (3 years 3 months)
Directed HR, IR and compliance for 5,500 employees, redesigned HR frameworks, KPIs and PMS, and led labor negotiations and IR case management.
Group Head HR, Admin & Compliance
Cotton Empire Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 6 months)
Managed HR, administration and compliance across group entities (1,200 employees), realigned compensation & benefits, renewed PMS and achieved compliance certifications.
Head HR, Admin & IR
Karachi International Container Terminal (HPH)
Aug 2010 - Jul 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Led HR, IR, HSE and corporate affairs for a 1,400-employee terminal, delivered HR and HSE manuals, revised compensation and managed IR negotiations and legal proceedings.
Territory Manager HR & IR
Coca Cola Beverages Pakistan Ltd.
Nov 2008 - Aug 2010 (1 year 9 months)
Managed HR and IR for Karachi & Hyderabad territories (~1,500 employees), standardized HR frameworks, represented territory IR issues and led labor negotiations with CBAs.
Manager HR & Admin
Shan Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2005 - Mar 2008 (3 years)
Managed HR, IR and administration across multiple local and international facilities (1,650 employees), implemented HR policies, PMS renewal and handled contract labor issues.
Assistant Manager HR
International Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2000 - Mar 2005 (5 years 2 months)
Managed HR and employee relations for a 2,100-employee division, implemented job evaluation, renewed PMS and aligned HR documentation with QMS standards.
Managed administration and compliance for a 1,000-employee site, developed SOPs and led major recovery operations after a large fire under HSE guidance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Karachi
Master of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
2018 - 2020
Completed a Master’s in Human Resource Management with coursework focused on strategic HR practices and organizational development.
Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management
2016 - 2017
Grade: Silver Medalist
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and awarded the Silver Medal for academic achievement.
American University in London (Karachi Campus)
Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Development
1994 - 1997
Completed an MBA with specialization in Human Resource Development focusing on HR strategy and development.
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Laws, Law
1991 - 1994
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with coursework in legal aspects relevant to employment and industrial relations.
Institute of Management Sciences, Karachi
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Human Resources
Certified Human Resource Professional certification completed; focuses on HR professional standards and practices.
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