NADIA VIRANI
@nadiavirani
Strategic HR leader delivering employee experience, payroll governance, and digital HR transformation.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Strategic HR Leader and Global HR Leader with 10+ years of experience specializing in Employee Experience (EX), regional payroll governance, and digital HR transformation across the MENAP region. I’ve led cross-border HR operations for high-headcount organizations (7,000+), harmonizing fragmented processes into scalable, automated systems.
As a Management professional in Employee Experience, I serve as a strategic HR partner to leadership—aligning people strategies with business objectives and strengthening organizational capability. I lead enterprise-wide Rewards & Recognition and payroll governance, ensuring 100% compliance with international audit and regulatory standards, while designing end-to-end employee lifecycle touchpoints focused on automation to improve service delivery and connection.
Previously, I architected and led regional payroll harmonization across 4 countries for a 7,000+ headcount, managing end-to-end payroll cycles, statutory payments, and accruals for 12+ international business units. I also spearheaded engagement programs that resulted in a 15% year-over-year increase in Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS), partnering on workforce planning and talent reviews to build a high-performance, data-driven culture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager, Employee Experience
Mashreq Bank
Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Served as a strategic HR partner to leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives. Led enterprise-wide rewards and recognition and payroll governance, ensuring 100% compliance with international audit and regulatory standards, and designed automated employee lifecycle touchpoints to improve service delivery.
Architected regional payroll harmonization across 4 countries, streamlining fragmented processes into a unified operation for 7,000+ employees. Managed end-to-end payroll cycles, statutory payments, and accruals for 12+ international business units, and increased employee engagement with a 15% year-over-year lift in eNPS.
Assistant Manager - HR
Foundation Public & Headstart School
Oct 2019 - Oct 2024 (5 years)
Spearheaded the implementation of the organization's first payroll system and employee self-service portal. Designed recruitment frameworks, grading structures, and market-aligned compensation and benefits, and initiated branding and DEI strategies to support an inclusive work environment.
HR Service Delivery Specialist
HRSG
May 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Managed end-to-end payroll cycles and audit data for 12+ international and local clients supporting a 7,000+ total headcount. Led process and system optimization using data analytics and reconciliations to minimize errors, and supported employee training and engagement initiatives.
HR Trainee
Aga Khan Development Network
Feb 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Facilitated core HR functions across recruitment, payroll, training, and performance management. Managed employee databases and produced monthly reporting and attendance records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resource Management (HRM)
2025 -
MBA (HRM) program ongoing since Mar 2025.
Availability
Location
PakistanAuthorized to work in
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