General Info
Profile Summary
I am HR professional having 29 years of experience. Graduated from Karachi University in Arts in 1991. Throughout my career I have worked with multinational well reputed hotel chains mostly on senior level positions. I am a good administrator and have strong communication skills. My last assignment was at Ramada Plaza Hotel Karachi (formerly Grand Mercure Karachi Airport Hotel) as Director Human Resources, where I worked for about nine and a half years. Prior to this I worked with Karachi Sheraton Hotel & Towers for 18 years and 02 years with Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. My 29 years of experience in the field of HR management has enabled to successfully handle all HR and IR related issues. I am familiar with the labor laws and also fully aware of existing HR best practices.
Experience
Director or VP, Hospitality / Hotels, 9 Years ( Apr 2007 - Dec 2016 )
Functions
The Hotel started as Grand Mercure in March 2007. However, in January 2008, the Mercure decided to leave due to conflicts with the owners. Being the senior executive, I was fully involved in bringing in the new hotel chain. My efforts contributed in concluding a Franchise contract with Wyndham Hotel Group brand Ramada Plaza. The transformation was successfully completed and new standards were implemented. Various policies were redesigned and implemented. New brand standards were successfully
Manager, Hospitality / Hotels, 2 Years ( Oct 2004 - May 2007 )
Functions
Managing the team of 30-35 people (HR office, Clinic, Time Office Cafeteria & Transport), Supervision of work in the Human Resources department, Assisting Director of Human Resources in overall control of the hotel payroll, Recruitment and hiring of personnel required by various departments, Preparation of Human Resources budget including manpower planning, Disciplinary actions and court cases, Interdepartmental sports and staff function, Advise and assist department heads and supervisors in sch
Manager, Hospitality / Hotels, 1 Year ( Jun 2002 - May 2004 )
Functions
Revised existing policies. Developed and implemented new policies and procedures. Streamlined Iqama Renewal/Work Permits procedure with effective liaison with Government agencies. Effective Policy & Procedures were introduced and implemented with regards to the transfer of sponsorship. Procedures for Exit/Re entry visas were made easy to facilitate employees to travel to their native countries on time without hassle. Proper and effective system was introduced for the maintenance of person
Manager, Hospitality / Hotels, 15 Years ( May 1987 - Jul 2002 )
Functions
Managing the team of 30-35 people (HR office, Clinic, Time Office Cafeteria & Transport), Supervision of work in the Human Resources department, Assisting Director of Human Resources in overall control of the hotel payroll, Recruitment and hiring of personnel required by various departments, Preparation of Human Resources budget including manpower planning, Disciplinary actions and court cases, Interdepartmental sports and staff function, Advise and assist department heads and supervisors in sch