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Fehmeel Siddiqui

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Dynamic HR Business Partnering with a proven track record at Emirates Airline & Air Arabia, adept in digital HR transformation and enhancing organizational development.

Skilled in leading HR department start-ups and implementation of SAP-HR modules including BI tools and Oracle based HR modules, I excel in driving recruitment strategies and leadership development, significantly contributing to employee engagement and retention.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager Human Resources

Air Arabia Group
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Caters for the HR requirements needed to achieve commercial targets and maintain sustained growth
  • Plays a key role and acts as the focal point for both internal and external parties with regards to Recruitment, Employee Services, Performance Management, Payroll and Budgeting
  • Builds trusted relationships with department heads, line managers, and employees in the business and provides guidance on day-to-day matters by sharing experience, skills, and knowledge of the HR industry.
  • Contributes to HR new initiatives such as systems, HR tools, benefits, tie-ups, and services, etc
  • Additionally, supports management in application of sound recruitment and selection practices, and supports the talent acquisition teams in achieving successful results within the relevant business areas
  • Constantly reviews the manpower budget versus vacancies and prepares manpower recruitment plans to deliver the resources within agreed time frames

HR Business Partner

Emirates Airline
10.2016 - 02.2022
  • Contribute to the Group HR Strategy / Country commercial initiatives and drive the implementation of local strategic and operational HR programs aligned with the company wide goals and in compliance with local legislation
  • Partner, consult and manage line managers to educate and advise on all stages of the employee life cycle including performance management, employee development, retention, training, recruitment, induction, employee relations, conflict management and Occupational Health and Safety/workers compensation
  • Implement corporate HR initiatives such as the development of new systems and the introduction of new HR tools, services or benefits
  • Support the development of HR and corporate policy/processes by research and analyzing data, facilitating management buy-in, through management awareness and staff communication
  • Lead the performance management process within the business area by guiding and advising managers on continued staff development by setting objectives, development plans, coaching and providing feedback
  • Identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement and morale based on feedback from climate surveys, exit interviews etc
  • Coach, guide and manage Human Resources professionals (where applicable) to ensure compliance of all Human Resource standards with a key stakeholder focus
  • Ensure budget accountabilities that fall under HR is well managed and resources are optimally utilized

Manager Human Resources

OBS Group
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Company Overview: Merck Sharp Dohme, Schering Plough Pakistan & Aspin Pharma - formerly Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Division (2 Plants with 2 Registered Unions & Corporate Office)
  • Manage the overall HR function of the company and provide strategic HR direction to the organization
  • Management member in CBA negotiations and agreement with labor unions
  • Active stakeholder management between Company Management and labor unions in enhancing productivity, legal concerns, grievances or other issues
  • Plan and manage the HR budget for the group companies through management of the Headcount, payroll costs and benefits administration
  • Ensure that the employees receive high customer satisfaction level through better service & operational support
  • Enhance the corporate image of OBS through effective management of the website, CSR activities and initiatives like internship program / management trainee for OBS
  • Conducting TNA, designing training programs and analysis of learning curve of the individuals along with its impact on the business
  • Development of homogenous policies structure for effective employee benefits management so that there is a uniform HR platform available for effective HR management

Talent Acquisition Manager

NIB Bank
11.2013 - 08.2014
  • Handling recruitment portfolio of Retail and Commercial Banking
  • Designing and implementing career path and succession planning through competency profiling
  • To liaise with businesses and RBHs regarding HR needs and endeavor to maintain a partnering relationship (Retail & Commercial Banking)
  • Design and implement new work flows from time to time to improve the service delivery standards
  • Develop and implement compensation programs within the budget guidelines of the company, ensuring internal fairness and external competitiveness in the industry

Assistant Manager - Talent Management

Getz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Ensure adequate and relevant staffing profile through the recruitment of suitable, qualified and competent employees to meet the company's human resource requirements
  • Assist in organizational annual head count planning and budgeting
  • Developing communication and marketing methods on employer branding / Image building in collaboration with business schools, medical universities and pharmaceutical institutes, execute an incorporated approach to development, learning and talent management
  • Providing proficient consultation on all phases of talent management such as performance management, assessment, surveys, selection processes and so on.

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Gerry's International
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: Gerry's Information Technology / Gerry's International
  • Oversee the daily operations of human resources of HR administration including financial budgeting, approval and operation and its integration with project management to insure smooth process to meet deadlines
  • Developing and updating HR policies, employee's data and related company records
  • Investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability concerning health insurance
  • Oversee employees' compensation management including vehicle, health & allowances

HR Executive

POST AMAZERS (Pvt) Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: Dubai -UAE & Pakistan
  • Oversee the daily operations of human resources department and facilitate the organization's cultural and structural transformation
  • Designing job descriptions for different position within the organization with line management and also reviewing periodically
  • Monitor and control the budget, expenses and other financial measures of the HR department in compliance with company policies

Education

M.Sc - HRM, Organizational Psychology

Institute of Business Management

Masters of Business Administration -

Preston Institute of Management Sciences & Technology

Skills

  • HR Department Start-up
  • Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Behavioural Based Interviewing
  • Psychometric Testing
  • Staff Recruitment & Retention
  • Employee Counselling
  • HR Policies & Procedures
  • Union - CBA Negotiation
  • Training & Development
  • Performance Management
  • Competency Mapping
  • HR Data Analytics reporting
  • Digital HR Transformation
  • Oracle based HR Software
  • SAP - HR Modules
  • HRIS
  • Succession Planning

Certification

  • SHRM - SCP (In progress) In progress Society of Human Resource Management, Virginia, USA
  • CHRP - Certified Human Resource Professional 2013 Concord Certification Corporation, Toronto, Canada
  • Certified Managerial Grid Facilitator 2012 Grid International, Texas, USA.
  • Certification in Strategic Human Resource Management 2008 Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan

References

Available Upon Request

Affiliations

  • Playing Music
  • Travelling
  • Fitness Activities
  • Cricket

Timeline

Manager Human Resources

Air Arabia Group
03.2022 - 09.2024

HR Business Partner

Emirates Airline
10.2016 - 02.2022

Manager Human Resources

OBS Group
08.2014 - 02.2016

Talent Acquisition Manager

NIB Bank
11.2013 - 08.2014

Assistant Manager - Talent Management

Getz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013

Assistant Manager Human Resources

Gerry's International
01.2007 - 01.2010

HR Executive

POST AMAZERS (Pvt) Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2007

M.Sc - HRM, Organizational Psychology

Institute of Business Management

Masters of Business Administration -

Preston Institute of Management Sciences & Technology
Fehmeel Siddiqui