Atika I.
Head of People & OD
Experience
Sep 2022 - Oct 2024
2 years 2 monthsLeipzig, Germany
Head of People & OD
Spread Group (sprd.net AG)
- Took over the people change management project as lead and worked with external consultants to facilitate the change org-wide by developing a sounding board, conducting regular follow-up meetings, and org-wide announcements.
- Leading a talented People & OD team to ensure continuous learning in the organization.
- Designed, and implemented a new grading structure to facilitate fair pay based on a transparent model.
- Introduced a new HRIS “Leap-some” to facilitate employee engagement, synergy, and uniformity org-wide.
- Conducted DE&I survey to formulate a proper strategy based on factual data and organized annual women’s day campaign.
- Designed the format of leadership development programs across all levels of the organization.
- Managing employee Onboarding.
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
8 monthsBerlin, Germany
Senior Manager People & OD
Foodspring GmbH
- Introduced DEI agenda with a women’s day event, a session on breaking the bias, a social media campaign, and Lean-in circles.
- Revamping org culture by developing new organizational values in collaboration with the leadership team with a change management plan.
- Conducted bite-sized lunch & learn sessions.
- Managing talent development activities including LNA, learning calendar, leadership development program, and LinkedIn Learning licenses in collaboration with business leaders and HRBPs.
- Conducted first-ever engagement survey to calculate eNPS and recommend interventions for improvement.
Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
10 monthsLearning & Development Consultant
- Designed and facilitated a workshop on Emotional Intelligence for HBL Pakistan.
- Developed training content for 6 soft skills modules for the Pakistan Society of Training & Development.
- Facilitated Situational Leadership sessions for K-Electric Pakistan.
- Facilitated a workshop on Conflict Management for a client.
May 2019 - Apr 2021
2 yearsPakistan
RemoteDeputy GM Talent Management and L&D
K Electric
- Developed and introduced amendments in HR policies to meet remote working demands as per changing work dynamics.
- Ran end-to-end Mercer employee engagement survey for the organization to highlight areas of improvement.
- Talent identification and development through our in-house program.
- Running the performance appraisal cycle on SAP, organizing and ensuring timely closures with rating disclosures.
- Launched a gamified management trainee assessment through our partners Talent Games followed by a gamified onboarding to maximize the engagement and learning of our talented young leaders.
- Sourced and brought in an in-house assessment tool to digitalize various manual paper-based tests conducted for recruitment purposes.
- Assisting Director Centre of Expertise in COE strategy in line with business objectives, HR vision, and industry trends.
- Leading the Learning & Development department org-wide, facilitating the effective implementation of approved strategic plans and learning calendar programs to facilitate the achievement of the overall learning objectives in line with the new remote work norms owing to the pandemic scenario.
- Organizing and facilitating HR strategy and goal setting offsite events.
- Managing learning budget and annual LNA exercise.
- Introduced gamification in the organization to drive learner engagement and retention.
- Introduced in-house facilitation concept to drive efficiency and engagement by utilizing internal expertise in the organization.
- Introduced a competency-based LNA exercise.
- Collaborating with HR business partners and business leaders to successfully execute projects and plans.
- Led e-learning efforts by introducing a vast library of technical and non-technical programs, collaborating with LinkedIn Learning, and launching org-wide competitions to enhance employee engagement and learning on LMS.
Feb 2019 - May 2019
4 monthsPakistan
Sr. Organizational Development Lead
Eni Pakistan
- Responsible for managing the Graduate Trainee Program.
- Managing the end-to-end annual appraisal cycle for all nationals and expats by collaborating with all HODs.
- Managing training and development budget and leading the process to ensure HSE, compliance, and capacity-building training are conducted as per fiscal plans.
- Designing and introducing culture management initiatives for increased employee engagement and high productivity, including the celebration of International Women’s Day, Social Club, Exchange Program, and introduction of Eni Women Empowerment Program.
Sep 2015 - Feb 2019
3 years 6 monthsBahrain, Pakistan
Corporate Learning & Development Business Partner
Abudawood Pakistan (IATCO)
- Assisting the CLD Group officer in customizing the L&D strategy for the region in accordance with cultural sensitivities, business goals, objectives, and performance management system.
- Leading a competent local L&D team by developing their skill set and facilitating their contribution to the development of employees.
- Collaborating with regional L&D teams of Egypt, Bahrain, and Saudi to successfully execute shared projects and deliver workshops in 7 Habits and Situational Leadership as required.
- Facilitating the effective implementation of approved strategic plans and learning calendar programs to facilitate the successful achievement of the overall CLD objectives.
- Ensuring effective management of the regional learning budget in compliance with the approved overall corporate L&D budget.
- Creating a climate that is supportive of learning by delivering experiential learning workshops.
- Coaching and supporting line managers and functional heads in managing the learning and performance improvement process within their own functions to ensure key learning initiatives are cascaded throughout the organization.
- Launched in-house facilitation school and in-house competition and development of facilitators through a gamified reward program.
- Ensuring technical workshops like Sales School, SAP training, and CS&L (supply chain) school are provided to all relevant employees.
- Measuring the effectiveness of the learning programs for maximum value addition.
- Planning and organizing the company's annual offsite event covering 150+ employees.
- Design and implementation of a thorough orientation program for sales reps through a buddy reward program.
- Managing a multi-functional team for the development of an in-house sales gamification application to engage the sales team and boost their performance by reflecting KPIs as challenges/levels in the game.
Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
2 years 3 monthsManager-Performance Management & OD
- Managed end-to-end Management Trainee Program from hiring to internal engagement, learning, and placements.
- Updated and standardized JDs for the entire organization.
- Developed and revised where necessary a structured HR policy manual covering all HR domains.
- Managed performance appraisals (IDPs) companywide twice a year.
- Designed and launched 360-degree feedback for management employees, which became the basis of various surveys including culture-to-employee satisfaction surveys in the organization.
- Conducted training sessions on setting SMART objectives and giving feedback.
- Designed a Hi Po model for the identification and retention of high-potential employees in the organization, developing a framework of competencies upon which individuals will be rated.
- Re-defined KPIs for all non-management employees to mitigate subjectivity in their evaluation formats.
- Responsible for internal placements and employee career progression.
- Conducting exit interviews and working on identified grey areas for organizational improvement.
- Assisting IT department in automation of IDP appraisal process.
Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
1 year 9 monthsPakistan
HRA Generalist
NewHorizon Exploration & Production Ltd (NHEPL)
- Responsible for overall recruitment, training and development, performance management, and general administrative activities.
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
3 monthsPakistan
HR Officer
WAVETEC (PVT) LTD
- Facilitating recruitment of all national and international positions, coordinating with university placement departments for recruitment drives and headhunters.
- Employee salary & payroll and termination and clearance processing.
- Employee personal record management and attendance and leave management.
Languages
English
AdvancedGerman
ElementaryCertifications & licenses
Certified Facilitator - SEGA
Certified Gamification Apprentice
Sententia
Certified Trainer - 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
Franklin Covey UAE
Certified Trainer - Situational Leadership
Ken Blanchard EGYPT
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