NOUREEN JAVAID

NOUREEN JAVAID

HR Professional - OD Specialist

Karachi

Profile summary

Strategic HR Professional with 10 years of expertise shaping workforce planning, talent acquisition, and governance frameworks across multiple sectors. Known for aligning human resources strategies with business objectives through performance management systems, compliance initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to strengthening organizational development and building robust talent pipelines.

Career highlights

HR Policy And Governance: Developed human resources policies, governance frameworks, and standard operating procedures in compliance with labor laws while directing people and culture functions for a fintech organization.

Performance Management And Training: Designed organization-wide performance management systems including key performance indicator frameworks, competency models, and appraisal cycles alongside annual training calendars and leadership programs.

Payroll And Benefits Administration: Administered payroll operations, employee health benefits, and medical insurance claims processing while collaborating with finance on budgeting and manpower forecasting.

Executive Leadership Development: Completed the Executive Development Program for Leadership from LUMS sponsored by Jazz to build targeted management competencies.

Key skills

SkillsWorkforce Planning Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Policy Compliance Operational Management Governance Frameworks Performance Management Administrative Operations Data Management Audit Processes Executive Leadership Organizational Development Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Compliance Management

Professional experience

Manager HR (People & Culture)Apr 2026 - Present
Zerocash (FinTech / Payment Aggregator)Karachi, Pakistan

Directs the People and Culture functions for a fintech organization, aligning workforce planning with business objectives. Manages organizational development, talent acquisition, and governance frameworks in coordination with executive leadership.

  • Develops and implements HR policies, governance frameworks, and standard operating procedures in compliance with Pakistani labor laws.
  • Designs organization-wide performance management systems, encompassing key performance indicator frameworks, competency models, and appraisal cycles.
  • Establishes learning and development strategies by designing annual training calendars and leadership programs.
  • Builds internship, graduate trainee, and university partnership programs to strengthen the future talent pipeline.
  • Collaborates with Finance on budgeting, manpower forecasting, payroll governance, and operational planning.
HR & Admin ManagerOct 2024 - Mar 2026
Terra Crop Innovations Pvt. Ltd. (Project of Alfalah AMC)Karachi, Pakistan

Directed human resources and administrative operations across head office and remote farm locations, overseeing employee relations, recruitment lifecycles, and policy compliance. Coordinated cross-departmental logistics and managed operational records to support management decision making.

  • Administered payroll operations, employee health benefits, and medical insurance claims processing while advising senior management on employee corrective actions.
  • Managed logistics and dispatch of farm supplies from head office to Bahawalpur farms, including transport coordination and delivery follow ups.
  • Developed budget recommendations for operating expenditure and undertook project management duties ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Assistant Manager HRAug 2019 - Sep 2024
Vision Trust, Eye care HospitalKarachi

Directed recruitment operations, compliance initiatives, and hospital policy implementation for clinical and administrative departments. Managed workforce planning and employee performance frameworks to maintain regulatory standards.

  • Designed and executed annual training calendars and conducted Training Need Assessments to address skill gaps.
  • Initiated and managed a structured Optometry Internship Program using Talent LMS to track progress.
  • Coordinated payroll processing, attendance validation, and HR documentation.
Admin CoordinatorAug 2016 - Jul 2019
The Educators Schooling System, A Project of Beacon houseKarachi

Reported directly to school leadership, steering administrative compliance, records management, and front desk operations while coordinating communication across academic staff and management.

  • Implemented a new filing system that improved information retrieval times.
  • Organized parent-teacher meetings and school events, while coordinating student onboarding and logistics for meetings.
  • Supported recruitment efforts and managed office inventory alongside regular audits of administrative processes.

Education

Postgraduate DiplomaJan 2025 - Jan 2025
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)

SHRM | To align people strategies with business goals, covering recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.

BBAJan 2022 - Jan 2022
Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology

HR Management | A strategic partner rather than just an administrator, focusing on niche expertise (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations) and tangible, data-driven results.

BachelorsJan 2009 - Jan 2009
University of Karachi

Education | A strong foundation in student-centered lesson planning, classroom management, and inclusive teaching strategies. Eager to leverage hands-on student teaching experienctrategic planning, and operational efficiency. Proven capability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business challenges through academic projects, including market research and financial analysis.

IntermediateJan 2008 - Jan 2008
Board Intermediate Education of Karachi

Computer Science | An ability to develop functional applications and solve problems through academic projects and extracurricular.

Certifications

Executive Development Program for LeadershipLUMS sponsored by JAZZ