Rubab Raziq
@rubabraziq
Strategic Human Resources leader with 8+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
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College of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources
1995 - 1997
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources. Focused on advanced HR principles and practices.
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