Nayab Hussain

Supported the build-out of core HR functions for a growing startup, including recruitment coordination, employee records management, hiring administration, and day-to-day people operations. Partnered directly with the CEO on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and wellbeing initiatives.

Coordinated high-volume candidate outreach via calls, email, and messaging platforms, screening 30–40 candidates daily and progressing up to 15 candidates per day to interview stage. Maintained accurate candidate records and managed the recruitment pipeline in Click Up.

Interviewed stakeholders and benchmarked competitors to diagnose why a founder's DISC-based personality-assessment product was underperforming. Identified organisational and operational gaps and translated insights into actionable improvement recommendations.

Conducted psychological assessments and qualitative evaluations for 10+ clients, contributing to case reports and data-driven insights. Built strong rapport with diverse client groups, strengthening interpersonal communication and engagement skills.

Master of Science in Organisational Psychology and Business from the University of Leeds, completed in November 2025.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology from COMSATS University, completed in January 2024.