Syed Asif Hussain, Senior HR Associate

Syed Asif Hussain

Senior HR Associate

UNICEF

Location
Pakistan - Islamabad
Education
Master's degree, Human Resource Development and Consultancy
Experience
13 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 4 Months

Senior HR Associate at UNICEF
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • My current job since January 2018

In this role, I undertake recruitment for various units including Operations, IT and various humanitarian roles, sourcing via social media networks and the company platform. In addition, I also play a key role as the talent management system focal point and in recruitment reporting. I am continuously engaged in positively guiding hiring managers, sourcing passive candidates and fulfill the demanding timelines. I have taken up a challenging project of developing and maintaining the local HR intranet page, with ongoing updates, analytics and engaging material/opportunities for staff development.

HR Assistant (Recruiter) at UNICEF
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • February 2017 to December 2017

- Set the bar with greatest number of positions closed within the defined time to hire.
- Guided and provided technical advice to hiring managers on job requirements, classification and the labour market, advised applicants on the organisation, role and procedures.
- Managed expectations of all stakeholders in the recruitment process, ensuring satisfaction
- Sourced high quality candidates with organisational fit in mind, built and maintained talent pool/pipeline, reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and prepared recommendations

Senior HR Assistant at UNHCR
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • January 2015 to December 2016

- HR analytics champion/system super user, maintained, extracted and presented data to support decision making for change management: cost, performance and other HR metrics
- Managed all 3rd party (UNV, UNOPS, Roster) staff, ensuring coordination with partner agency
- Delivered HR Operations, orientation, claim processing, entitlements administration, contract management, policy guidance and organisation focal point for One UN HR Working Group
- Represented organisation at career fairs/expos and handled recruitment

Senior HR Officer - Compensation & Benefits at Save the Children
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2014 to December 2014

- Managed a team of 2, ensuring appropriate division of work and maintaining motivation
- Spearheaded resolution of pending insurance claims of Rs. 60 Million, negotiated insurance premiums, coverage and benefits
- Conducted compensation and benefits survey among 10 INGOs, analysed results and reported on our market position, implemented review of salary structure and benefits
- Ensured maintenance of staff records, leave balance, insurance and social security (EOBI) coverage, timely and accurate processing of final settlement

Human Resources Consultant at Hashoo Foundation
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2014 to December 2014

- Assigned to update and develop a user-friendly HR Manual incorporating best practices within the development sector
- Modernized and simplified policies and procedures including recruitment, performance management, benefits and rewards, travel and code of conduct with a focus on clarity
- Presented recommendations to the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors resulting in the initiation of a change management process

Human Resources Coordinator at Save the Children International
  • Pakistan - Peshawar
  • February 2012 to January 2013

- Led a team of 4, delegated tasks, promoted capacity building and encouraged initiatives
- Piloted TNA exercise, executed staff development program with Rs. 2 Million budget, regularly organized technical and in-house training's
- Conducted investigations related to fraud and employee grievances, wrote related reports and made recommendations in accordance with disciplinary policies and procedures
- Managed emergency recruitment for 50+ positions, guided managers on position requirements, objective setting and appraisals, prepared monthly payroll of 200 staff

Human Resources Officer at Save the Children
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • October 2010 to January 2012

- Prepared consultant hiring policy which was implemented throughout the country program
- Developed life and health insurance process and coordination mechanism ensuring 100% coverage and error-free data collection and analysis
- Managed recruitment from advertisement to offer, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, reference checks, maintained recruitment matrix and issued contracts
- Administered new hire induction/orientation, maintained personnel files and HR Information System, conducted exit interviews, processed clearances and final settlements

Human Resources Administrator at London Educators
  • United Kingdom - London
  • April 2010 to May 2010

- Developed HR Unit, including strategy, budget, policies, procedures, job descriptions, salary structure and related forms and formats.
- Supervised and guided administrative staff to ensure appropriate maintenance of campus and office equipment.
- Focal person for travel administration and arrangements.

Customer Service Representative at Dominos Pizza
  • United Kingdom - London
  • February 2008 to February 2009

- Supervision of customer service staff to ensure efficient and friendly service delivery.
- Enhancing cultural sensitivity of service staff to ensure that customers of various ethnic backgrounds and faiths are served with respect and professionalism.
- Hiring and training of temporary staff to meet demanding customer service targets during peak seasons.
- Managing cash register in placement capacity as and when needed with approximate daily turnover of GBP 2, 000.00

Education

Master's degree, Human Resource Development and Consultancy
  • at Birkbeck, Univeristy of London
  • September 2010

MSc Human Resource Development & Consultancy (Merit) Birkbeck, Univeristy of London, UK Courses: • Organizational Development • Human Resource Strategies • Human Resource Development • Consultancy and Professional Practice • Personal Development Research paper analyzing the effect of institutional and cultural contexts of nations on the transfer of HR Practices within multi national companies (1st class)

Bachelor's degree, Management and Human Resources
  • at Royal Holloway, University Of London
  • July 2009

BSc Management with Human Resources (Honours) Royal Holloway, University Of London, UK Management Studies with a Major in Human Resources, major courses included: • International Human Resource Management • Public Sector & International Public Sector Management • Strategic Management • Business Statistics • Management & Communication Skills

High school or equivalent, Economics and History
  • at International School of Islamabad
  • June 2006

High School Diploma (3.2 GPA) International School of Islamabad, Pakistan Major Courses: • AP Economics • AP English • AP World & European History Awards: • AP Scholar with Honor • Academic Excellence in Economics • Honor Roll for Academic Achievement Achievements: • Elected Senior Student Representative • Led the Yearbook Publishing and Advertising Committee

Specialties & Skills

Compensation and Benefits
Recruitment
Training
Employee Relations
Human Resources
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
HUMAN RESOURCES
LIFE INSURANCE
RECRUITMENT
HR OPERATIONS
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Advanced Microsoft Excel (Training)
Training Institute:
NUST
Date Attended:
September 2016
Certified Human Resources Practiotioner (Training)
Training Institute:
Concord Certification
Date Attended:
August 2013
Competency Based Interviewing (Training)
Training Institute:
Narejo Human Resources
Date Attended:
March 2012
HR Essentials (Training)
Training Institute:
HR Academy
Date Attended:
April 2011

Hobbies

  • Entrepreneurship
    Obtained Diploma in Entrepreneurship from Management Development Institute. Currently working on starting my own training and development website.