ZIKERIA IBRAHIMMI
Kent,WA
Summary
Seasoned Human Resources Manager with a proven track record at the International Rescue Committee, enhancing recruitment efficiency by 30% through innovative talent acquisition strategies. Expert in HRIS management and adept at fostering diversity and inclusion, I excel in transforming HR operations with a strategic and results-driven approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
International Rescue Committee
Kabul, Afghanistan
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Crafted and executed talent acquisition strategies, reducing time-to-fill positions by 30% while meeting 100% of workforce demands
- Developed a recruitment tracking sheet that enhanced applicant progress visibility, boosting team productivity by 30% within three months
- Oversaw the complete recruitment cycle, enhancing candidate sourcing strategies that led to an increasing percentage of qualified applicants
- Led assessments with the required department heads to optimize recruitment processes, resulting in a 20% increase in hiring speed
- Optimized applicant tracking systems, improving process efficiency by decreasing time-to-fill positions within the time frame
- Streamlined E-Recruitment strategy by launching 20+ job postings on Cornerstone, every week
- Executed comprehensive market analysis, uncovering competitive salary benchmarks that improved recruitment efficiency by 30%
- Build relationships with universities, industry associations, and recruitment agencies to create talent pipelines
Human Resources Specialist
International Rescue Committee
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Optimized payroll processes for 3,000+ employees, achieving 100% accuracy and on-time delivery of salary slips for 12 consecutive months
- Resolved over 150 inquiries regarding remuneration and employment, enhancing team understanding of compensation structures
- Managed the full recruitment cycle, improving candidate sourcing strategies that increased the percentage of qualified applicants by 30%
- Developed a monthly recruitment tracking sheet, improving data accuracy by 30% and reducing time spent on recruitment analysis
- Generated and maintained a monthly vacancy tracking sheet for IRC-Afghanistan, reducing unfilled positions by 25%
Human Resources Officer
International Rescue Committee
Kabul, Afghanistan
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Advised on employment and remuneration issues, achieving a 20% improvement in accuracy and resolving 100 inquiries per month
- Notified staff members of probation and contract expirations one week in advance, ensuring timely compliance and enhancing communication efficiency
- Audit and update 140+ staff records on a monthly base, ensuring immediate availability for compliance inspections and improving audit readiness when asked for
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive orientation program for newly hired employees, increasing engagement scores during the very first days of employment
- Optimized workflow by managing assigned responsibilities, resulting in a 40% increase in overall team efficiency
HR Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Updated leave history for 2,000+ employees and provided departmental managers with quarterly reports
- Conducted preliminary reviews of Terms of Reference (TORs) for recruitment requests, increasing candidate suitability by 30%
- Updated recruitment tracker bi-weekly, facilitating timely progress reports and enhancing management decision-making efficiency by 30%
- Developed a comprehensive personnel filing system for international and local staff, streamlining access to documents
Human Resources for Operations Unit-GPI Directorate
Ministry of Counter Narcotics-Good Performance Initiative (GPI)
Kabul, Afghanistan
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure under the direction of the Director
- Facilitated the collection of candidate information and drafted shortlisting notices, enhancing communication clarity between departments
- Conducted reference checks, resulting increase in hiring accuracy
- Evaluated over 50 candidates during the interview process, improving candidate selection efficiency by 40%
- Established and maintained accurate personnel files for over 130 employees, ensuring 100% compliance during annual audits
- Ensured 100% staff compliance with updated policies by implementing a verification process that required signatures from all team members
Field Officer Job Placement
INTEGRATION Engineering Services
Kabul, Afghanistan
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Coordinated bi-weekly meetings with 13 instructors, resulting in a 35% increase in effective project-based learning initiatives
- Evaluated over 200 students' learning using the competency framework, resulting in targeted improvements in performance by 20%
- Created individualized CVs for 230 trainees, successfully registering them with 4 local job pools within three months
- Maintained placement records for 180 registered trainees, ensuring 100% data accuracy in the database
- Conducted over 50 exit interviews for trainees, providing insights that enhanced retention strategies by 20%
Human Resources Coordinator
OXUS Afghanistan
, Afghanistan
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Streamlined interview process by developing standardized tests, resulting in a reduction in hiring time
- Coordinated the delivery of AWARD Certificates for 100 employees, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate from supervisors on recognition effectiveness
- Assessed candidate performance, delivering recommendations that improved hiring decisions and reduced turnover rate by 40%
- Engaged in weekly management meetings, driving discussions that resulted in a 10% reduction in operational costs
- Developed a targeted awareness program on policy updates, improving understanding and achieving a 40% increase in compliance for current and newly hired employees
Human Resources Officer
OXUS Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Assessed candidate qualifications, delivering insights that enhanced selection accuracy and reduced hiring time by 20%
- Managed personnel folders for over 200+ national and international employees, ensuring compliance with 100% of the OXUS Afghanistan HR Manual requirements
- Prepared and verified attendance sheets for 500+ employees monthly, resulting in maintaining quality records in the organization
- Analyzed candidate performance metrics, contributing to a 20% reduction in turnover rates through effective hiring recommendations
Human Resources Assistant
OXUS Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Processed and communicated results for 150+ mission and vacation leave requests monthly, ensuring 100% documentation accuracy
- Consolidated vacation leave follow-ups, enabling a weekly review process that improved approval turnaround time by 40%
- Collected and organized 100% of HR documents from branches into designated staff folders, ensuring 100% compliance with records management policy
- Managed additional responsibilities from the supervisor, facilitating a 20% boost in overall departmental productivity
Education
Master in Business Administration - HRM
Panjab Technical University
Mohali, India01.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - HRM
Maiwand Institute of Higher Education
Kabul, Afghanistan01.2014
Skills
- Human Resources
- Recruiting/Staffing/Hiring
- Applicant Tracking System
- Market Analysis
- Employment contracts
- Performance Analysis
- Human Resources Management
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Exit Interviews
- Coaching
- Conflict Resolution Analysis Skills
- Communication Skills
- Labor Law Compliance
- Workforce planning
- HR leadership
- Career development
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Job analysis
- Recruitment oversight
- New employee orientation
- Talent management
- Background checks
- HR Guidance
- Talent acquisition
- Employee retention
- Diversity and inclusion
- HRIS management
- Recruitment strategies
Certification
- Short Term English Courses
- Complete Office Automation Programs
- A+ Hardware Course
- Conflict Management
- English Conversation Classes
- Strategic Human Resources Management
- Effective Business Management
- Cornerstone HR Recruitment Portal
- Different Management Styles
- Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring
- Stress Management
- Self-awareness- Emotional intelligence
Languages
English
Professional
Persian
Professional
Hindi
Limited
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
International Rescue Committee
02.2022 - 12.2024
Human Resources Specialist
International Rescue Committee
01.2021 - 02.2022
Human Resources Officer
International Rescue Committee
05.2018 - 12.2020
HR Officer
Norwegian Refugee Council
01.2017 - 01.2018
Human Resources for Operations Unit-GPI Directorate
Ministry of Counter Narcotics-Good Performance Initiative (GPI)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Field Officer Job Placement
INTEGRATION Engineering Services
10.2015 - 02.2016
Human Resources Coordinator
OXUS Afghanistan
01.2014 - 10.2014
Human Resources Officer
OXUS Afghanistan
09.2012 - 01.2014
Human Resources Assistant
OXUS Afghanistan
04.2011 - 08.2012
Master in Business Administration - HRM
Panjab Technical University
Bachelor of Business Administration - HRM
Maiwand Institute of Higher Education
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