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Rubab Raziq

@rubabraziq

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Business Instructor & HR Leader with 14+ yrs teaching & industry experience across global curricula.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, values employee development, and offers opportunities for strategic HR leadership.

I am a strategic and accomplished Human Resources leader with over 8 years of experience driving global HR initiatives and providing expert HR management across corporate, retail, and academic environments. I am known for aligning talent strategy with business goals to improve retention, boost engagement, and develop high-performing teams. My expertise spans talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and leadership development, with a strong focus on career counseling and training.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, including reducing turnover by 88% and leading large-scale employee engagement efforts with 90% participation. I bring a unique blend of operational insight and instructional design from prior roles in retail management and curriculum leadership. I am respected for building inclusive, performance-driven cultures and positioning HR as a key business partner, ensuring that organizations thrive through effective human capital management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Regional HR Leader

Kroger, Mariano's

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Directed HR functions across 8+ Kroger and Mariano's store locations, encompassing employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management, resulting in a 15% reduction in employee turnover. Standardized the onboarding process across 15 locations, integrating compliance training and documentation that ensured adherence to Government Regulations.

Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Performance Management Compliance Training Delivery Conflict Management Workforce Planning

Special Projects

Kroger - Mariano's

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Orchestrated strategic recruitment initiatives across 40 retail Plants, leading a team that filled 70% of critical roles with high-caliber candidates. Spearheaded enterprise-wide implementation of the UKG timekeeping application across 40 retail sites, facilitating training sessions for 200+ employees and achieving 95% user adoption.

Recruitment Strategy Project Planning Stakeholder Management Training Delivery User Adoption Presentation Skills Retail Operations

Assistant Store Manager

Kroger, Mariano's

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Instituted weekly cross-training sessions across departments, enhancing staff skill sets, and decreased employee turnover by 20% by providing internal growth opportunities. Drove operational excellence across merchandising, inventory, and customer service by setting aggressive goals, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores.

Cross Training Employee Retention Operational Excellence Merchandising Inventory Management Customer Service Marketing Campaigns Food Safety

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Human Resources Manager

Kroger -Mariano's

May 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Spearheaded change management initiatives within employee disciplinary processes, implementing a clear escalation matrix and resulting in a 60% reduction in repeat offenses. Developed talent development programs to improve employee skills and reduce turnover, achieving a 9.2/10 candidate satisfaction score.

Change Management Talent Development Employee Relations Conflict Resolution HRIS Leave Management Organizational Development

Professor for Business & Management

University of Business and Technology

Feb 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)

Delivered engaging, research-informed lectures and facilitated class discussions of core topics in Business Management and Economics. Provided one-on-one coaching in academic and career planning, leveraging strong interpersonal and advisory skills to support long-term professional growth and development.

Business Management Economics Curriculum Design Business Strategy Market Analysis Research

Director International Program & Curriculum

AL-Isra International School

Dec 1999 - Present (25 years 8 months)

Led the successful development and implementation of multiple international education programs, positioning the institution as a competitive, globally aligned academic provider. Drove continuous improvement across faculty development, curriculum design, and facility enhancements to maintain academic excellence and innovation.