Sahar Nasir
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
Results-driven Operations, Human Resources, Finance, and Administration professional with over 10 years of experience in diverse organizational settings. Expertise in employee lifecycle administration, recruitment coordination, payroll management, compliance, and process improvement. Proven ability to enhance administrative workflows and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration complemented by experience in international organizations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Time 2 Grow
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered structured support and instruction under clinical director's guidance, adhering to treatment plans and organizational procedures to enhance client outcomes.
- Maintained professional communication with clients, parents, and supervisors, effectively responding to feedback and adapting to changing needs to foster collaborative relationships.
- Applied established processes consistently, documenting and communicating relevant information to supervisors, ensuring clarity and alignment in treatment implementation.
STYLE CONSULTANT
Target
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided personalized customer support, prioritizing customer needs in fast-paced operational environment.
- Facilitated daily store operations through efficient inventory management, restocking, and returns processing.
- Organized work areas and collaborated with team members to streamline operational processes.
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
UN Women
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated full recruitment process by drafting job descriptions, posting vacancies, coordinating interview panels, and preparing recruitment and contract documentation to attract qualified candidates.
- Coordinated onboarding and orientation for new personnel, ensuring completion of mandatory training requirements to enhance employee readiness.
- Ensured accuracy of personnel records, contracts, leave records, staffing tables, rosters, and HR databases to support HR operations.
- Supported implementation of HR policies, procedures, and strategies in accordance with UN/UN Women rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Supported payroll coordination, cost-recovery validation, HR reporting, and related administrative processes.
- Contributed to the development and improvement of internal SOPs, formats, and HR processes.
- Coordinated learning and development activities in alignment with organizational priorities.
- Provided guidance to employees on HR policies, entitlements, responsibilities, and required procedures.
- Captured lessons learned and best practices to strengthen HR processes and improve service delivery.
HR & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
UN-Habitat
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Served as HR Associate, ensuring seamless operational continuity across HR functions to meet organizational needs.
- Supported day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, contract administration, employee guidance, and compliance with UN policies.
- Maintained HR records and databases, preparing staffing reports and administrative documentation to support informed decision-making.
- Coordinated with UNOPS and internal stakeholders to support timely HR processes and operational requirements.
- Assisted with departmental formats, staff orientation, and administrative procedures.
HR ANALYST
Etisalat Afghanistan
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Managed HR administration and payroll processes with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, confidentiality, and timely service delivery.
- Administered employee benefits and maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
- Updated employee data within the ERP system and prepared HR reports for management.
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, promotions, and employee lifecycle processes.
- Analyzed exit interviews to identify trends and support actionable improvements in HR operations.
- Prepared HR documentation, employment letters, and related administrative records.
- Provided technical and administrative support, enhancing departmental processes and service delivery.
HR / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Afghanistan Public Financial Management (APFM) / Chemonics
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Coordinated recruitment activities, enhancing candidate experience through streamlined vacancy advertisements, shortlisting, interviews, salary negotiations, and onboarding.
- Maintained accurate and confidential personnel files, timesheets, training records, and HRMS information to support organizational compliance and efficiency.
- Supported attendance monitoring and staff orientation while addressing employee inquiries, ensuring effective daily HR administration.
- Coordinated meetings and maintained communication with USAID and home-office stakeholders.
- Prepared correspondence, processed expense reports, managed office supplies, and supported general administrative operations.
- Provided HR, administrative, logistical, and documentation support contributing to smooth project implementation.
FINANCE OFFICER
Safa Telecom
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Managed daily financial transactions, ensuring accurate processing of bank receipts, transfers, cheque payments, vouchers, and accounting entries.
- Supported tax accounting and government payments, preparing timely financial and management reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Maintained organized financial records and processed transactions through Peachtree/SAGE.
- Assisted Finance Manager with accounting and administrative activities, contributing to streamlined financial operations.
- Communicated with clients regarding invoices and payment status.
HR OFFICER
Aryan Technologies ISP Provider Co.
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Managed job announcements and facilitated recruitment activities to attract qualified candidates.
- Prepared payroll and maintained personnel files, attendance records, leave balances, and administrative reports.
- Oversaw administrative functions, ensuring effective implementation of organizational policies and procedures.
- Drafted official correspondence, HR and administrative memoranda, and maintained confidential filing systems.
- Supported staff training initiatives and engaged in management meetings for organizational coordination.
FINANCE ASSISTANT
Integrity Watch Afghanistan
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Facilitated financial operations, transaction processing, voucher preparation, coding, and financial recordkeeping to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in monthly payroll processing and salary payments, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement to employees.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and monitored budget availability.
- Verified expenses, supporting documentation, approvals, and internal controls.
- Collaborated with field staff to gather financial documentation and maintain organized records for efficient access and reporting.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Civil Servant Management / Afghan Civil Service Support / USAID
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Delivered comprehensive administrative, financial, and logistical support to enhance operations of Gender Directorate.
- Supported budget monitoring, invoice and bill processing, petty cash, bank vouchers, salary lists, and payments.
- Coordinated logistics for trainings and events, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring efficient office supply management.
- Maintained paper and electronic filing systems and performed data entry and document management.
- Drafted clear correspondence and facilitated effective communication with government stakeholders to support administrative functions.
- Participated in meetings, prepared notes, and distributed meeting documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
KARDAN University
Kabul, Afghanistan01-2014
Foundation Study Program -
American University
01-2010
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Onboarding support
- Employee lifecycle management
- Payroll administration
- Contract administration
- HR database management
- ERP systems
- Reporting & Documentation
- Process improvement
- Audit support
- Information management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Stakeholder support
- Behavioral Support
- Client Support
- Individualized Plans
- Office software proficiency
Certification
Certification in English Language, Advanced II, National English Language Teaching Center | 2006 – 2007
LANGUAGES
English — Excellent, Dari — Native, Urdu — Excellent, Pashto — Good
Timeline
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Time 2 Grow
08.2025 - Current
STYLE CONSULTANT
Target
06.2024 - 08.2025
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
UN Women
01.2023 - 01.2024
HR & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
UN-Habitat
03.2022 - 01.2023
HR ANALYST
Etisalat Afghanistan
12.2017 - 03.2022
HR / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Afghanistan Public Financial Management (APFM) / Chemonics
09.2016 - 12.2017
FINANCE OFFICER
Safa Telecom
03.2015 - 05.2015
HR OFFICER
Aryan Technologies ISP Provider Co.
03.2013 - 12.2014
FINANCE ASSISTANT
Integrity Watch Afghanistan
04.2012 - 02.2013
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Civil Servant Management / Afghan Civil Service Support / USAID
02.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration -
KARDAN University
Foundation Study Program -
American University