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wajiha khan

@wajihakhan

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Senior Human Resource Professional with expertise in talent management.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my HR expertise to drive organizational success, foster talent development, and implement innovative HR strategies in a collaborative environment.

I am a Senior Human Resource Professional with extensive experience in managing complex business situations and making high-stakes decisions that align with organizational strategies. My background includes a strong focus on performance management, talent acquisition, and organizational development. I have consistently surpassed expectations by delivering impactful interventions that enhance capability development and succession planning.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led change management initiatives and designed employee engagement programs that foster a positive workplace culture. My role at u-blox involves end-to-end management of resources and aligning HR policies with global business strategies. I have also developed and executed talent management strategies across multiple regions, ensuring best practices are implemented organization-wide.

My previous experiences include leading talent acquisition functions, revamping performance management systems, and implementing digital HR solutions that streamline operations. I am passionate about developing strong talent pipelines and enhancing organizational performance through innovative HR practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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People Manager Pakistan

Current

U-blox

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Responsible for end-to-end management of resources and change management in the Pakistan office, aligning policies with global business strategy. Designed and executed employee engagement and development initiatives, focusing on creating a future talent pipeline.

Change Management Employee Engagement Employee Development SOP Development

HRBP Exams, Regional Lead

British Council

Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 5 months)

Revamped the performance management cycle for Pakistan and led regional performance management, including training delivery. Conducted salary surveys and proposed incremental salary increase plans for market alignment. Developed assessment centers for resource allocation and annual training programs based on gap analysis. Partnered with Unit Heads for organization-wide succession planning and iden

HR Business Partnering Performance Management Succession Planning Talent Acquisition Policy Development

Talent Acquisition

Service Sales Corp

Developed and implemented an MTO program, managed campus drives, and oversaw onboarding processes for the organization.

Talent Acquisition Management Trainee Programs Campus Recruitment Onboarding

Policy Project

Pakistan Tobacco Company

Proposed changes to current policies based on best market practices in Pakistan.

Policy Development Market Research HR Best Practices

Customer Solutions

Hunter Douglas Canada LLP

Responsible for resolving day-to-day escalations and providing technical facilitation to end consumers and dealers.

Customer Service Technical Support Conflict Resolution Customer Relationship Management

Head of Talent Management and OD

Systems Limited

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Developed and executed strategic frameworks for L&D and talent management across multiple regions, including global talent mobility programs. Implemented SAP succession planning module and drafted employment contracts and benefit structures for global entities. Managed end-to-end performance management processes and succession planning for critical positions.

Talent Management Organizational Development Global Mobility Performance Management Policy Development Contract Drafting Succession Planning

Senior Manager Talent and OD

Samsons Group

Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Developed and implemented MTO and Mentorship Programs to build a strong talent pipeline and led talent acquisition. Revamped company values, behaviors, and the performance management system with a competency-based calibration process. Managed group-wide job description standardization and end-to-end recruitment.

Talent Acquisition Organizational Development Mentorship Performance Management Recruitment

Senior Manager OD and Operations

Zameen Media

May 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Developed and executed organization-wide OD initiatives and improved HR operations through process re-engineering and HRIS migration. Revamped the performance management cycle, including design and implementation of the PM module. Established a service delivery department with an automated ticketing system and designed a core competency dictionary.

Organizational Development HR Operations HRIS Implementation Performance Management Process Improvement Service Delivery Policy Development Leadership Development

Store Manager

Blinds to Go

Managed a tier 2 store, consistently surpassing monthly sales targets of $1.2 Million. Responsible for daily operations, hiring, and training new consultants. The store was nominated thrice as the most customer-friendly nationally within a year.

Sales Management Team Leadership Hiring Customer Service Operations Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lahore University of Management Sciences

MBA, Business Administration

Focused on advanced business principles, strategic management, and leadership skills. Gained expertise in various aspects of organizational management and decision-making.

University of the Punjab

MSc, Psychology

Undertook advanced studies in psychology, covering research methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications. Developed a deep understanding of human behavior and cognitive processes.