Hammad Safdar

Experience

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  Temp Agency Placement

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Lead Support Trainer

  Worked as Support Trainer for retail project training team, leeds UK. The job profile was to liaise with Implementation Manager and Operations Manager to ensure complete implementation of System Software (EPOS). Also worked in regional office to ensure overall strategy implementation and reporting to Head office.This was in capacity of part time student work.

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  Descon Engineering Limited

  Feb 2006 - Mar 2023

  ResponsibilitiesResponsible for complete HR support to the business division. This includes recruitment and selection, training & development, compensation and performance management, talent assessment and development. Working in a matrix structure reporting administratively to GM and functionally to Head HR. Also currently leading a team of 5 HR Generalists. Key Accomplishments - Complete Reorganization of the Business Area in line with Fit for growth Initiative that resulted in an efficient and lean organizational structure aligned with the future business plan. - Introduced new Employee Engagement initiatives such as “Employee Forums” and “Town Hall Meetings” for fostering effective communication and raising the engagement level.Created Diversity Councils at all levels of organization for an inclusive culture within the organization.Designed and implemented monthly themes of HR activities pertaining to Team Work, Engagement and Diversity that resulted in open and direct communication at all level within organization.- Launched the high potential employees and Lister Forum to share the company vision with high performers, seek their feedback and motivate them to perform at their full potential.Successfully launched Mentorship Program for Trainee Engineers that resulted in considerable reduction in Turnover. - Developed and implemented Talent Development Plans for HIPO’s with different interventions including Project management assignments, stretch assignments and job rotations.Implemented online appraisal management system for more than 1000 staff ensuring that their objective setting and annual assessments are completed online. This resulted in objective alignment throughout the organization for better accountability and performance assessment. Show less Responsibilities:Advise line managers on range of HR issues and provide full range of services in the area of recruitment & selection, training & development, performance management, compensation and benefits, Manpower planning and recruitment of senior management staff and project specific management staff . Assessing and planning in line with company goals and objectives and re-aligning current HR policies and procedures. Key Accomplishments - Successfully kept the attrition rate below industry average by active cross rotations and career moves of management staff. Revamped the compensation structure of Trainee Engineers resulting in considerable reduction in turnover.- Managed Successful Mass Hiring Campaigns in Qatar, India, Philippines, Pakistan and Egypt for mega Oil & Gas Plant Construction Projects and Shutdowns as per schedule and budget. Hired senior resources like Project Managers, Site Managers, Construction Managers and Shutdown Managers. - Managed recruitment and mobilization of Management Staff for major construction projects and shutdowns with renowned clients like Qatar Gas, Qatar Petroleum, Shell Qatar, Technip, JGC Corporation and Dolphin Energy. Established partnership with 5 Major Recruitment and Head Hunting Firms to strengthen supply chain for management staff hiring.- Established centralized Payroll Department in the Business Unit for effective monitoring and control over payroll process. Enhanced overall capabilities of workforce by rotations between construction and maintenance departments resulting in a more balanced and efficient workforce. Introduced employee engagement programs like Open Houses, Sports events, Birthday Celebrations and Family Fun Days.- Development and successful Implementation of Fresh Engineers on the Job Training and Mentoring Program. Conducted Team Integration Workshop before each major shutdown and Construction Project for effective team building. Show less Responsibilities:- Responsible for all human resource management activities of business area under general supervision of Head HRD and General Manager. Reviews the organization of Business area and identify future manpower. Developing a pool of potential candidates and update data bank for different management positions in business area. - Develop formal mechanism to check the availability and swift manpower mobilization for project sites. Ensure timely issuance /compilation/consolidation of annual appraisals and management evaluation scheme (MES). Conduct exit interviews of all departing employees and perform necessary analysis to figure out the cause of personal turnover and take every possible action to minimize it. - Ensure timely updation of Human resource information system (HRIS). Arrange orientation of new employees. Conduct training need analysis (TNA) and coordinate with various section heads to assess the training needs of employees. Responsible for creating an open, healthy and employee oriented atmosphere in the business area. Key Accomplishments - Declared level 2 staff (High potential employee) through management evaluation scheme. This resulted in specific career path and job rotations for career development. Developed and implemented Career Paths for selected individuals and managed their local and overseas assignments accordingly ensuring proper talent management. - Successfully recruited as strategy dual degree holder Engineers with MBA/Masters from renowned universities to be part of middle management team. Also successfully hired batches of Engineers in HSE, Planning and Quality department replacing non qualified staff and improving overall quality of workforce. - Managed complete demobilization of 8 projects and ensured core team retention by effective mapping with future projects. Converted Job descriptions on HAY format for the Business Division clearly identifying KPI’s for better accountability of each position. Show less Worked for brief period directly reporting to Head Hrd responsible for HRIS database and overall compensation and benefits management at corporate level.Responsibilities:- Ensure timely issuance/ consolidation/compilation of annual appraisals and Management Evaluation Scheme (MES) at corporate level coordinating with local and overseas business areas. - Controls employee appointments/ transfers/assignments and terminations as per requirement - Conduct exit interviews of all departing employees and analysis for improvements in policies and procedures. - Ensure properly and timely updating personal, career development, compensation and all other HR related records of all permanent and contractual employees at corporate level. - Directly reporting to Head Hrd, update all departmental organization charts as advised by the management. - Ensure that compensation structure complies with all relevant tax provisions and coordinate closely with Finance department Show less Worked at Corporate office looking after overall administration and HR matters of PP&A department, Descon training institute and Interworld travels (Group owned travel agency).Responsibilities:- Responsible for overall corporate administration of Head Office. - Responsible for all HR related matters of Corporate Administration department, Project Personal Department, Descon Training Institute and Interworld travels (Group owned Travel agency).- Responsible for complete restructuring of training institute, Interworld travels and project personal and adminsitartion department to bring in cultural change and review the workflow and processes. 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  • Head HR Pakistan (Corporate)

    Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Head HR-Infrastructure Division

    Jun 2016 - Nov 2021

  • HR Business Partner

    Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  • HR Business Partner

    Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

  • HR Business Partner

    Dec 2009 - Aug 2013

  • Incharge HRM

    Mar 2007 - Dec 2009

  • Incharge Compensation and Performance Management

    Dec 2006 - Mar 2007

  • Incharge HR & Admin

    Feb 2006 - Dec 2006
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  MedCare MSO Global

  Mar 2023 - now

  Vice President Human Resources