Zarish Tahir, Talent Acquisition and Content Specialist

Zarish Tahir

Talent Acquisition and Content Specialist

Fircroft

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Applied Psychology
Experience
6 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :6 years, 1 Months

Talent Acquisition and Content Specialist at Fircroft
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since May 2023

Talent Acquisition Specialist:

- Conducting end-to-end recruitment processes; Identifying hiring needs, job postings and descriptions, candidate sourcing, resume screening, initial screening etc.
- Preparing and drafting job descriptions, , job advertisements, emails and handled correspondence that are related to recruitment.
- Utilized Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - Vincere, to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.
- Sourced and screened candidates through various channels, i.e. LinkedIn, Bayt, Naukrigulf, Indeed, Dr. Jobs etc.
- Conducting and scheduling interviews between clients and candidates.

Content Specialist:

- Led the complete development and establishment of Fircrofts brand identity on social media and the official website through content creation and management.
- Creating and executing a comprehensive content strategy, including social media posts, blog articles, and multimedia content, resulting in increased website traffic, engagement rates, and brand awareness
- Consistently maintaining brand consistency and message alignment across all digital platforms.
- Producing engaging and SEO-optimized content for the company's website, blog, and social media platforms.
- Developing and executing content calendars to ensure consistent and relevant messaging.
- Monitoring content performance using analytics tools, making data-driven adjustments for improved results.
- Collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure accurate and industry-relevant content.
- Designing engaging and visually appealing social media posts and website content
- Utilized graphic design tools to produce eye-catching visuals and graphics for social media campaigns and website updates, resulting in increased user engagement and brand visibility.

Recruitment and Consulting Executive at Business umbrella
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2022 to May 2023

- Conducted E2E searches for clients to find the ideal C-Suite candidates.
- Led the full recruitment life-cycle, from talent recruitment and acquisition to interview preparation and scheduling, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
- Collaborated with hiring managers in identifying and drafting detailed hiring criteria, salary range, incentives, screening questions, starting dates, and other pertinent details for each position in accordance with the company plan and budget.
- Prepared and drafted job descriptions, job advertisements, job offers, rejection letters, invitations letters, and emails and handled correspondence that are related to recruitment.
- Prepared and presented periodic HR recruitment reports as required by management.
- Supported an average of 18 candidates a month in securing new positions.
- Managed reference checks to verify candidate quality.
- Remodeled the company's ATS to efficiently facilitate the hiring processes.

Content Creator at Viral Again
  • Australia - Sydney
  • June 2020 to June 2022

- Researched, created, edited, and proofread content for company websites.
- Wrote a diverse number of articles in different tones and styles, and enhanced multimedia content visibility and reach through SEO strategies.
- Created content with SEO keywords drawn from Google Analytics.
- Managed various social media platforms, created posts, monitored engagements, handled communications, and created audience-focused content.
- Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior, and media habits.
- Conducted online research to obtain relevant information and materials.
- Used WordPress to upload content, images, and pages.

Intern Psychologist at Mind Professionals
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • June 2021 to August 2021

- Taught and trained children with special needs.
- Delivered counseling services under the close supervision of psychologists.
- Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis, and assessment techniques.
- Collected case histories covering personal, work, and social details for permanent records.
- Identified and applied psychometric scales and tools to diagnose disorders.
- Assisted with documenting and evaluating behaviors of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
- Created innovative tasks, projects, and tools to keep children engaged and facilitate the learning process.
- Assisted the occupational therapist, speech therapist, senior psychologist, and psychiatrist.

Human Resources Manager at Todd's Welfare Society
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • January 2018 to June 2020

- Effectively liaised between senior management and employees to maintain and improve company employee relations.
- Researched, recruited, interviewed, onboarded, and trained new company hires according to the needs of department managers and the company budget.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Administered payroll, fundraising events, and teambuilding meetings.
- Drafted and implemented policies and procedures, and devised a record management plan for effective recordkeeping.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Applied Psychology
  • at Beaconhouse National University
  • June 2022

Research Projects; Optimism Bias and Resilience Across Trans Women Recipients and Non Recipients of Hormonal Replacement Therapy

High school or equivalent, Business And Commerce
  • at Cambridge International Examinations
  • June 2018

A Level

Specialties & Skills

Talent Management
Executive Search
Content Strategy
Talent Acquisition
Recruitment
Communication Skills
Decision Making
Procreate
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Data Collection
Research Skills
Adaptability
Analytical
Problem Solving
Wordpress
Candidate Assessment
Microsoft Word
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Excel
Teamwork
Microsoft PowerPoint
Time Management

Social Profiles

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Languages

English
Native Speaker
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

World Psychiatric Association Continuing Professional Development (CDP) Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022

Hobbies

  • Networking
  • Blogging
  • Volunteering
    Todd's Welfare Society Finance Assistant (2017 - 2018) HR Manager (2018 - 2020) Rescue Manager (2019 - 2022)
  • Reading
  • Researching