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Rabia Zaki

@rabiazaki

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Accomplished Talent Acquisition Lead with expertise in recruitment strategies.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovative HR practices.

I am an accomplished Talent Acquisition Lead with over five years of experience specializing in recruitment and HR functions across various industries, including IT, software development, and services. My proven expertise lies in sourcing top talent for multinational engineering teams across MENA, Europe, the US, and Asia. I leverage advanced recruitment tools and social media platforms to attract high-caliber candidates, enhancing talent acquisition strategies that align with business goals.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed end-to-end recruitment processes, built and led teams of recruiters, and implemented best practices that have significantly improved recruitment efficiency and candidate satisfaction. My commitment to driving organizational growth is evident in my ability to generate data-driven insights and strengthen employer branding. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am dedicated to delivering exceptional candidate experiences while fostering positive employee relations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Talent Acquisition Lead

Current

Talpods, Inc

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

As a Talent Acquisition Lead, I manage the end-to-end recruitment process, collaborating with department heads to design effective recruitment strategies. I lead a team of freelance recruiters, enhance candidate experiences, and implement talent operations processes to improve efficiency.

Technical Recruitment Team Management Recruitment Marketing Data Analysis Time To Hire Reduction

Senior HR Executive

SBT Pakistan

Aug 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 5 months)

As a Senior HR Executive, I led recruitment for technical and non-technical positions, managed candidate communications, and analyzed HR metrics. I streamlined hiring processes and collaborated with department heads to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.

Technical Recruitment HR Operations Job Posting Process Improvement Compliance

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cloud Primero B.V

Dec 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)

In my role as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, I coordinated hiring plans for international clients, sourced technical talent, and managed the recruitment process from screening to onboarding. I revamped hiring processes to enhance efficiency and maintained strong stakeholder relationships.

Technical Recruitment Stakeholder Management Interview Coordination Job Description Creation Onboarding

HR Generalist

ApexChat (BreakThru)

May 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 3 months)

In my role as an HR Generalist, I managed end-to-end recruitment, conducted onboarding sessions, and implemented HR strategies to improve operational efficiency. I maintained accurate staff records and supported employee relations initiatives.

HR Operations Recruitment Management Onboarding Employee Relations Performance Reviews Compliance Employee Engagement

HR Intern

GfK Etilize

Apr 2019 - May 2019 (1 month)

As an HR Intern, I assisted in various HR functions, gaining exposure to recruitment processes and employee management. This experience helped me develop foundational skills in HR operations and candidate sourcing.

Recruitment Candidate Sourcing HR Operations Data Entry Communication Skills Team Collaboration Time Management Problem Solving Learning Agility

HR Intern

Pak Oman Microfinance Bank

Aug 2018 - Sep 2018 (1 month)

During my internship at Pak Oman Microfinance Bank, I supported HR functions, including recruitment and employee engagement initiatives. This role provided me with practical insights into HR practices in the financial sector.