Iqra Zulfiqar
New York
Summary
Dynamic professional with 8 years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Anne Klein
01.2022 - Current
- Drive the identification and engagement of top-tier talent, evaluating skills and cultural alignment to ensure a positive candidate experience.
- Employ innovative strategies to actively pursue and source passive candidates through relationships with residency programs, participation in industry events, social media sourcing, online searches, in-house marketing campaigns, and collaboration with key external agency partners
- Implement creative approaches to involve employees in promoting a strategic referral program.
- Collaborate with Analytics to consistently monitor and analyze pipeline and performance data, providing insights to key internal stakeholders
- Offer guidance to Hiring Managers on compensation and negotiation recommendations for finalist candidates, contributing to the overall success of the recruitment process
Human Resources Generalist
Terraform Construction LLC
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Manage, create and identify alternative recruitment strategies to facilitate hiring in challenging positions for full cycle recruiting and staffing logistics
- Conduct initial applicant screenings and review resumes of potential candidates along with updating job descriptions
- Collaborate with hiring managers in the interview and selection process
- Provide guidance to managers on the reference check and interview summary process
- Conduct reference checks
- Responsible for identifying and developing relationships with potential staff resources for the hiring of qualified employees
- Attend and participate in job fairs, open houses, and website recruitment hires
- Post positions to the agency's internal and external websites
- Facilitate the credentialing/background clearance process for selected candidates
- Building new hires' employment profile via ADP, ensuring compliance with employment requirements and labor laws, and completeness of records
- Responsible for Human Resources Information System (HRIS) administration and maintenance of other tracking systems and databases that house personnel-related information
- Utilize ADP for applicant and employee tracking as well as reporting on workforce data trends to support department and agency-wide strategic goals
- Conduct workforce data tracking and reporting to support department and agency-wide strategic goals while Maintaining compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations
- Collaborate with the Employee & Labor Relations Manager on claims or allegations of harassment, discrimination other workplace misconduct; assist in providing analysis of each case and recommendations for any necessary follow-up actions
- Facilitated orientation for new hires and assisted with trainings to meet Human Resources objectives
- Collaborate with the Benefits Manager on the planning logistics for the agency's annual Health and Wellness fairs and Open Enrollment
- Collaborate with Human Resources department to design, update and develop projects, i.e Job Analysis, HR Tool Kit etc.
Benefits & Operations Coordinator (Contract)
Greenslate
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Research and analyze healthcare plans, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, wellness programs, employee assistance program, pension plans and retirement with HR Vice President
- Review vendor invoices, resolving disputes, and reporting on fees and costs
- Design a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of a changing workforce and evaluating job positions for classification, status and salary requirements
- Assist employees by explaining benefits and appealing decisions made by insurance companies.
- Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
- Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications.
HR Business Operations Assistant
Azad Construction
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Assist HR Generalist with recruiting, scheduling, onboarding and running clearances for prospective employees
- Support HR team with auditing Personnel files for upcoming audits following organizational standards and procedures
- Reorganize and update filing system for employees termed or active both physically and through ATS System.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
- Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY City College
New York, New York05.2016
Skills
- Hris Systems: ADP, Lever, Workday, HireEZ, HireRight, PeopleSoft, Kronos, Sterling Talent Solutions
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- IdentoGo
- CRCA
- Asana
- Employee Onboarding
- Records Management
- Talent Management
- Team Bonding
- Training and Mentoring
Seeking Remote
True
Certification
- TESOL Certified
- Certified Teacher
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Anne Klein
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Terraform Construction LLC
08.2018 - 01.2022
Benefits & Operations Coordinator (Contract)
Greenslate
03.2017 - 08.2018
HR Business Operations Assistant
Azad Construction
01.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CUNY City College
- TESOL Certified
- Certified Teacher
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