Amjad Pervez, HR Manager

Amjad Pervez

HR Manager

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Location
Pakistan - Islamabad
Education
Master's degree, Human Resource Management
Experience
11 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 11 Months

HR Manager at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • January 2018 to February 2021

Managed 260 local staff and 14 expats)

- As a member of the management team, actively participated in the reflection, analysis and understanding of the working environment, provided upstream insight on HR impacts or requirements of the decisions potentially taken.
- Provided input for developing HR strategies and objectives and implemented strategies developed by the management team and the institution.
- Actively participated in the maintenance but also development of HR processes, policies and tools, provided upward insight to HQ from the field to ensure that the changes proposed are relevant and sustainable for the field.
- Managed a team of 3 staff;2 HR officers (1 training officer) in Islamabad, one staff health officer and provided technical support to HR officer in sub site(Peshawar).
- As line manager, supervised and supported the implementation of HR responsibilities through HR team.
- Developed and monitored the annual HR budget.
 As a focal point and centralized communication channel for all staff to transmitted and explained all HR novelties, new processes, policies and tools.
 Worked as a troubleshooter for matters blocked at HR team level, liaised with the HR Partner (in the region) and corresponding stakeholders in HQ for finding sustainable solutions.
 Coached and assisted HR Service Providers, line managers and management team in good HR Management practices and people management responsibilities (HR Capacity Building).
 Experienced in collective dismissals exercise.(downsizing)
 Worked as a lead investigator under supervision of global compliance office for inquiry of cases related to ICRC code of conduct violations. (misconduct cases of staff)
 Worked as a focal point for region and GVA to implement ongoing and upcoming projects.
 Coordinated with management, managers and staff for performance management and development.
 Advised, coached and supported Line managers in their people management responsibilities and day to day HR issues.
 Approved monthly salaries/payroll of staff as first approver.
 Acted as compensation manager for all staff, all promotion and salary increase cases handled independently.

Head of HR at ICRC
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • May 2017 to December 2017

Managed 260 local staff and 14 expats)

•Designed HR strategy in consultation with Management
•Formulated a Plan of Action for new HR projects
•Managed day to day HR matters and advised management.
•Conducted Employer branding activities
•Coached employees and managers
•Rolled out Performance Management and Development Project
•Designed new policies and procedures.
•Supervised and participated in the Recruitment and selection
•Supervised Induction of new staff
•Supervised Training and Development activities and Training officer
•Organized HR sessions for staff
•Participated in benefits and inflation study
•Participated in the budgeting exercise
•Conducted COLA study
•Managed staff short mission file (all administrative formalities)

HR Responsible at International committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • April 2015 to April 2017

 Managed Recruitment and selection process
 Managed Induction of new staff
 Supervised Training and Development program and training officer
 Payroll management for Islamabad staff and support to field offices
 Designed a tax system for TriaOne (payroll and HRIS)
 Managed Income tax and EOBI file of Islamabad& MUZ with support to field offices
 Supervised Appraisal system/performance management exercise
 Advised and Assisted staff on HR matters
 Contacts management with panel hospitals, EOBI, recruitment consultants,
 Follow up with Income Tax and HR lawyer
 Delivered training and presentations
 Organized training for staff
 Participated in benefits and inflation study
 Managed budgeting and calculations
 Conducted COLA study and submitted reports with proposals.
 Staff short mission file (all administrative formalities)

HR Assistant at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • April 2009 to March 2015

Participated in Recruitment and selection
•Participated in Induction of new staff
•Conducted Training and Development activities for staff
•Personal files Management; opening to end of the contract
•HR archives Management
•Holidays Management
•Payroll management for Islamabad staff and support to field offices
•Designed a tax system for TriaOne (payroll and HRIS)
•Proposed RH_ED and implemented changes in the TriaOne
•Managed Income tax and EOBI file of Islamabad & MUZ with support to field offices
•Manually calculated taxes for salary deductions and tax adjustments every year
•Participated in Appraisal system/performance management
•Advised and Assisted staff on HR matters
•Contacts management with panel hospitals, EOBI, recruitment consultants,
•Follow up with Income Tax and HR lawyer
•Delivered training and presentations
•Organized training for staff
•Participated in benefits and inflation study
•Participated in budgeting and calculations
•Supported HR responsible in COLA study
•Renewal of employment cards every year upon expiry for Pakistan
•Managed staff short mission file (all administrative formalities)

Education

Master's degree, Human Resource Management
  • at Preston University
  • October 2014

Master's degree, International Relations
  • at Hazara University
  • January 2010

Specialties & Skills

Performance Management
Human Resources
Compensation Systems
Recruitment
Personnel Development
BUDGETING
HUMAN RESOURCES
ADMINISTRATION
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
PAYROLL PROCESSING
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATION SKILLS
RECRUITING
TAX PLANNING

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Leading high performance teams (Training)
Training Institute:
Lahore University of Management Sciences