Military Defense Research
RAJA FARHAN JAWAID
HR Leader & Defense Analyst
House C-108, Delhi Saudagran Society, Jama Millia Road, Malir, Karachi, Pakistan,Karachi
Summary
HR, Administration and Operations Leader with 12+ years of experience across diverse sectors such as automotive, engineering, military defense, FMCG, construction, non- profits, IT, BPO, e-commerce, healthcare, education, media, retail, R&D, technology, financial services, publications, and mineral extraction. Proven expertise in technical recruitment, operations management, administration, organizational development, legal compliance, project management, social media marketing, data analysis, and forecasting. Experienced in handling complex international operations with a focus on the MENA region, East Asia, and the U.S.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Country Manager-HR
ABDUL AZIZ AL-RAQTAN (KSA)
07.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: www.raqtan.com
- As the Senior Country Manager, I manage HR, finance, procurement, administration, industrial relations, legal compliance, visas, and security for Pakistan, while directly managing a team of 15
- I support MENA (KSA, UAE, Jordan) and East Asia (Malaysia) in technical recruitment, procurement, compliance, and payroll for IT, automotive, and food solutions
- I also provide technical talent acquisition for R&D facilities specializing in food equipment, automotive, and IT solutions
Sr. Manager HR & OD
AL-MUSTAFA WELFARE SOCIETY
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: www.almustafa.pk
- I provided HR operations and talent acquisition services to hospitals, orphanages, schools, and clinics
- I was the primary HR contact for Hayrat Aid Foundation Turkey, Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy, TIKA Turkey, and Deutsche Cleft Kinderhilfe Germany
- I implemented organizational development interventions and advised on business process re-engineering
Manager II HRBP
THE AMAN FOUNDATION - ABRAAJ (UAE)
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: www.fp2030.org
- I provided project-based HR services and recruitment support to AmanTech, AmanHealth, and Aman Foundation
- I maintained relationships with key donors, including GIZ Germany, USAID, British Asian Trust, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, City & Guilds, Acumen Fund, DID, and WHO
- I played a central role in semiannual international HR audits conducted by The Big Four firms
Sr. Manager HR – Shared Services
ARTHUR LAWRENCE LLC, USA
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: www.arthurlawrence.net
- I focused on HR service delivery in the front office (Houston, TX) and back office (Karachi, Pakistan)
- I managed end-to-end recruitment and talent management for onshore and offshore offices in the USA and Pakistan
- I engaged with PEOs (OASIS) and collaborated with Platinum & Gold partners, including Deloitte, Exelon, PWC, Accenture, ZT Wealth, IBM, ALTUS, EY, KPMG, and Oracle
Manager HR, Administration & Company Secretary
AHMED FOODS (PVT) LTD
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: www.ahmedfood.com.pk
- I oversaw end-to-end recruitment and talent management for the main manufacturing plant and SBUs, including Naurus, EPZ Plant, Ahmed Freshwell, Sundip, MashahAllah Packages, and Café Me’n’u
- I managed compensation and benefits for four employee categories and addressed legal issues
- I led the development and implementation of job descriptions, job analysis, and job evaluation, while enforcing policies, procedures, QMS, and SOPs
Manager HR & Operations
FSD SOLUTIONS LLC, USA
01.2012 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: www.fsdsolutions.com
- I provided HR services for Pakistan, North America, India, and Malaysia
- I managed human capital, payroll, and succession planning for the US head office and regional offices
- I oversaw the recruitment cycle for all SBUs and regional offices
- I facilitated intra-company transfers and handled work authorizations, including H1B, H2B, WP, S, and TN/NAFTA
Manager HR & OD
Liberty Publishers (Pvt) Ltd
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: www.Libertybooks.com
- Manage HR operations and Organizational Development activities for all SBU’s (Liberty Magazine, DDE, and Dial-A-Book).
- Supervise audits and assessments of 20+ retail outlets and literature-related events, including Organizational Development and Business Process Reengineering (BPR) proposals, as well as strategic re-branding proposals.
- Implement automated payroll management, departmental budgeting, and human capital planning for 4 units.
Assistant Manager HR & Administration
Super Tech Auto (Dawood Yamaha Limited)
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Company Overview: www.supergroup.com.pk
- Oversee HR operations and administration for production units, including SMFL, SY-Tech, D33, Press Part, Olympia Construction, and Bulls N Bulls consultancy.
- Initiate DCR and uphold Quality Standard Procedures (QSP) for the HR department aligned with ISO-TS/16949 certifications.
- Manage the entire recruitment cycle for the mentioned production units, including the recruitment of foreign engineering consultants from Taiwan, Korea, and Japan for special projects.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
IQRA University
Karachi, PakistanBIT - Information Technology
COMSATS University
Islamabad, PakistanINTERMEDIATE - Science Education
Gulshan-E-Iqbal Degree Collage
Karachi, PakistanMATRICULATION - Science Education
Army Public School
Islamabad, PakistanSkills
Technical Recruitment
HR Services
Personal Ventures
- Defense News Today | www.defensenewstoday.info
- The Dark Pages | www.darkpages.info
- Pakistan Defense Forum | www.facebook.com/groups/pakistandefenseforum
Interests
Content Creation for Social Media
Paranormal Research
Playing Video Games
Paleontology & Archelogy Research
Certification
Anthropology (Human Sciences) Certified – Macquarie University, Australia
Timeline
Sr. Country Manager-HR
ABDUL AZIZ AL-RAQTAN (KSA)
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Manager HR & OD
AL-MUSTAFA WELFARE SOCIETY
11.2020 - 06.2021
Manager II HRBP
THE AMAN FOUNDATION - ABRAAJ (UAE)
05.2018 - 09.2020
Sr. Manager HR – Shared Services
ARTHUR LAWRENCE LLC, USA
10.2017 - 05.2018
Manager HR, Administration & Company Secretary
AHMED FOODS (PVT) LTD
10.2016 - 10.2017
Manager HR & Operations
FSD SOLUTIONS LLC, USA
01.2012 - 10.2016
Manager HR & OD
Liberty Publishers (Pvt) Ltd
08.2010 - 08.2011
Assistant Manager HR & Administration
Super Tech Auto (Dawood Yamaha Limited)
09.2008 - 02.2010
MBA - Human Resource Management
IQRA University
BIT - Information Technology
COMSATS University
INTERMEDIATE - Science Education
Gulshan-E-Iqbal Degree Collage
MATRICULATION - Science Education
Army Public School
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