Azka Zaidi
Islamabad,Pakistan
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong track record at VisionX Technologies, recognized for enhancing candidate quality through innovative sourcing strategies and ATS optimization. Proficient in full-cycle recruitment and community engagement, leveraging relationship-building skills to implement effective employee engagement initiatives. Exceptional collaborative approach combined with event planning expertise has led to increased hiring satisfaction and stronger community participation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
VisionX Technologies
Islamabad, Pakistan
03.2023 - Current
- Successfully sourced, screened, and onboarded top-tier candidates across multiple functions
- Implemented an efficient Applicant Tracking System (ATS) process, streamlining hiring and increasing recruiter productivity
- Built strong partnerships with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, results a significant improvement in hiring satisfaction
- Enhanced candidate experience through timely communication, personalized outreach, and a robust onboarding program
- Conducted talent market research and developed sourcing pipelines, leading to a 15% improvement in candidate quality
- Managed recruitment metrics, analyzing data to identify areas for process optimization and improvement
- Spearheaded employer branding initiatives, including social media campaigns and events, leading to increase in inbound applications
- Trained junior recruiters and facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions, boosting team efficiency and recruitment capacity
Community Engagement Specialist
VisionX Technologies
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Foster meaningful relationships with community members, stakeholders, and partners to strengthen engagement
- Design, plan, and implement community engagement programs, events, and initiatives to build awareness and participation
- Plan and host events such as hackathons, webinars, meetups, or conferences to engage IT professionals
- Actively gather feedback on resources to ensure they meet the community's needs
- Develop initiatives to onboard new users and deepen engagement with existing ones
- Develop and share technical content such as blogs, case studies, videos, or newsletters that resonate with the IT community
- Develop engaging content, including newsletters, social media posts, and email campaigns, to communicate with the community effectively
- Proactively addressed facility-related issues
- Designed and implemented wellness programs, significantly lowering workplace injuries and absenteeism
- Conducted safety training sessions
- Collaborated with the Development team to launch a Free Healthcare Initiative Website (Sehr) and facilitated free medical camps for rural outreach, extending healthcare access to underserved communities
Teaching
Roots International Schools
Wah Cantt, Pakistan
03.2012 - 09.2019
- Mentored and guided students in a positive learning environment, fostering skills that aligned with career development and problem-solving
- Designed and implemented a career orientation program for students interested in technology and mathematics
Roving Reporter & Researcher
Ridzine Web Magazine
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Conducted extensive research for articles, building transferable skills in communication, storytelling, and collaboration-key in employer branding and recruitment marketing
Education
M.Phil. - International Relations
National Defense University
06-2016
Bachelor's - Social Sciences, Major in Journalism
Bahria University
06-2011
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Recruitment planning
- Pipeline maintenance
- Vacancy posting
- Candidate tracking
- Portfolio review
- Talent Sourcing
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Proficiency
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Communication & Collaboration
- Onboarding processes
- Interviewing techniques
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Diversity And Inclusion Recruitment
- Candidate Experience Enhancement
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Community Management
Projectsandachievements
- Spearheaded the Free Healthcare Initiative (Sehr NGO), leveraging outreach skills to engage rural communities.
- Organized and conducted health and safety workshops, demonstrating leadership in wellness initiatives.
- Awarded Gold Medalist in Higher Teaching Award, showcasing dedication and expertise in education and mentoring.
- Reduced hiring time-to-fill by 20% through process optimization and strategic planning.
- Increased employee retention by 15% by implementing candidate engagement and pre-boarding programs.
- Achieved a 98% offer acceptance rate, reflecting a strong ability to align candidates with organizational values.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
VisionX Technologies
03.2023 - Current
Community Engagement Specialist
VisionX Technologies
09.2019 - 03.2023
Teaching
Roots International Schools
03.2012 - 09.2019
Roving Reporter & Researcher
Ridzine Web Magazine
03.2012 - 09.2014
M.Phil. - International Relations
National Defense University
Bachelor's - Social Sciences, Major in Journalism
Bahria University
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