Muhammad Irfan, HR Manager

Muhammad Irfan

HR Manager

German University of Technology in Oman

Location
Oman - Muscat
Education
Master's degree, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Perfornance Management, MIS
Experience
17 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 10 Months

HR Manager at German University of Technology in Oman
  • Oman - Muscat
  • My current job since April 2014

HR Expert
HRIS
Payroll
Talent Management

Human Resources Generalist at German University of Technology in Oman
  • Oman - Muscat
  • December 2012 to April 2014

Handling various areas including:

1) HRIS/ERP Administration
2) Payroll
3) Peroformance Management System
4) Compensation and Benefits
5) Policy Development

Human Resources Specialist at The Centaurus Group
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • March 2012 to November 2012

Joined to supervise the areas of talent acquisition, learning & development and performance management. Worked as senior consultant and managed three major accounts; services included HRIS administration, trainings and payroll.

Assistant Manager, Human Resource at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • December 2009 to March 2012

- Prepare strategic workforce plan with the help of department heads;
- Ensure all talent acquisition functions from screening resumes to on-boarding are managed effectively;
- Conducted talent assessment to evaluate the University's talent health;
- Devise and implement a succession plan identifying internal talent pool with the coordination of line management;
- Help department heads updating the replacement chart;
- Work as mentor/coach and provide necessary support to line management on team building, conflict resolution, and supervisory skills;
- Handle employees grievances and assist/convene disciplinary committees when necessary;
- Help and participate in budget meetings;
- Evaluate the training needs of organization and prepare reports for management;
- Ensure quality of overall programs - venue, quality of training, resources etc.;
- Assess feedback from both participants and line managers;
- Manage and plan all HR events (Picnic, Athletics Mela, Service Awards, Religious and Social festivals, National Events, Movie Nights etc);
- Write for newsletters, Training Brochures, Movie Nights and any other HR related activity for publication;
- Assist in implementing and executing performance appraisal cycle; and
- Assist in carrying out all HR operations.

Acting Head, Human Resources at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • February 2011 to January 2012

- Define vision, mission, functions, role and direction for the HR Department;
- Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the department;
- Oversee and manage the talent acquisition process from scratch until completion, including research, assessment, screening and salary negotiations with concerned departmental heads;
- Ensure HR administration systems are fit for purpose, maintained appropriately in line with legal and best practice requirements and able to produce Management Information to meet time, accuracy and quality standards at all times;
- Propose, negotiate and manage HR budgets in accordance with internal procedures, ensure best value and quality;
- Establish and maintain performance management policies and procedures that ensure appropriate reward of performance and management of under performance;
- Initiate and manage strategic projects designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the HR function - people risk, retention strategy, succession planning;
- Ensure that line management has adequate man and team management skills to manage their team and deal with day to day personnel issues;
- Work with the Vice Chancellor and Departmental Heads to complete the pay review process, staff evaluation survey and HR business planning process;
- Act as an internal consultant and change agent to ensure cultural and organizational initiatives are understood and accepted;
- Identification/ resolution of issues; and
- Grievance handling.

Senior Officer, Human Resource at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • October 2008 to November 2009

- Assist department heads in translating organization goals into staffing plans;
- Conduct staffing need analysis;
- Develop strategies and make improvements in the talent acquisition processes;
- Sourcing and recruiting the best candidates available in the job market;
- Ensure job analysis and description that identifies the KSAs are in-line with the future needs of the Institute;
- Assist supervisors on how to appraise and reward a team member;
- Conduct various sorts of interviews including job interview, exit interview, promotion interview etc.;
- Ensure that the recruitment team and training & development team are delivering results according to the set KPIs;
- Manage and implement e-Recruitment (Candidate Gateway) module of oracle-PeopleSoft; and
- Conduct training sessions for employees development and grooming.

HR Executive at Crescent Standard Telecommunication Pvt. Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • December 2006 to September 2008

- Manage staffing and learning & development functions of the entire group;
- Conduct job analysis and developing a repository of JDs with the help of unit heads and other stakeholders;
- Assist unit heads devising the manpower need analysis keeping the business plans in view;
- Conduct new hire orientation sessions;
- Conduct training need analysis with the help of supervisors and interviewing employees;
- Handle HR audits of various organizations from IT sector, Textile sector, Consultancy, Automation and top tier BPOs; and
- Serve as consultant and ensure compliance of ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System-QMS), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System-ISMS) and Social Accountability (SA8000).

Management Trainee - Recruitment at Ovex Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • February 2006 to May 2006

- Assist in carrying out the whole recruitment process efficiently;
- Draft ads and publish at various recruiting sources;
- Handle complete database of resumes;
- Conduct initial screening over the telephone;
- Schedule interviews;
- Prepare recruitment reports on weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis; and
- Handle walk-in candidates.

Education

Master's degree, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Perfornance Management, MIS
  • at MS Total Quality Management
  • August 2008

Successfully done research on Organizational Design & Development

Bachelor's degree, Project Management, Business Communication, Management Theory, MIS
  • at BS Computer Science
  • March 2005

I was class representative throughout my bachelor degree (4 years), got 72 % marks with A Grade

Specialties & Skills

Payroll
Compensation
Audit Management
Job Analysis
ISO 18001 (OHSAS)
ISO 9001:2008
ISO 14001:2004
MS Office
Social Accountability 8000:2007
MS Project Management
MS Visio
ERP (Oracle-PeopleSoft, MenaPay, SAP)

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

Lahore HR Forum, Pakistan
  • CG Memeber
  • November 2009

Training and Certifications

Project Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2013
Valid Until:
May 2013
Supervisory Skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2009
Valid Until:
December 2009
Information Security Management System (ISO 27001:2005) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008
Valid Until:
June 2008
Basic Life Support Orientation Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2009
Valid Until:
May 2009