Asiya Zafar

Asiya Zafar LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/asiya-zafar | Visa: Self-sponsored (Immediate Joiner) HR & Talent Acquisition Specialist | Full-Cycle Recruitment | Employer Branding PROFILE SUMMARY Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Specialist with 4+ years’ experience across UAE & Pakistan, specializing in full-cycle recruitment, employee engagement, and HR operations. Proven expertise in employer branding, bulk hiring campaigns, and compliance with UAE Labor Law (MOHRE & Freezone). MBA (Silver Medalist) in HR & Marketing. Skilled in driving recruitment strategies that cut costs, reduce turnover, and accelerate business growth. CORE COMPETENCIES • End-to-End Recruitment & Onboarding (UAE & GCC Markets) • Talent Sourcing (Boolean/X-Ray, LinkedIn Recruiter) • UAE Labor Laws, MOHRE & Freezone Compliance • HR Policies, Performance Management & Employee Relations • ATS & HRIS Tools: FlowHCM, BambooHR, HRango, Oracle HRMS • Employer Branding, Job Advertising & Workforce Planning • Data-Driven HR Reporting (Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Retention) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Human Resources Associate TransLinguist, Dubai, UAE | Feb 2024 – Present • Recruited technical & operational roles across UAE, Pakistan, and the Philippines, closing 15+ critical positions within 30–40 days. • Ensured MOHRE & Freezone compliance for onboarding/document verification. • Drafted job descriptions aligned with employer branding strategies. • Delivered weekly recruitment reports (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, conversion ratios). • Supported employee engagement activities and conducted structured exit interviews. Human Resources Manager Kinglets Technologies, Islamabad, Pakistan | Jul 2022 – Jan 2024 • Spearheaded end-to-end hiring drives for engineering, product & support teams. • Designed HR policies and frameworks in compliance with labor laws. • Launched engagement & wellness programs that reduced turnover by 20%. • Streamlined payroll coordination and facilitated L&D; initiatives. Senior Research Analyst – HR Projects EGeeks Global, Pakistan | Jun 2020 – Jun 2023 • Conducted HR data analytics for recruitment performance improvement. • Developed internal communication strategies and supported OD projects. • Assisted recruiter teams in sourcing via Boolean search techniques. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Closed 25+ roles in bulk hiring campaigns within tight deadlines. • Reduced employee turnover by 20% through revamped onboarding & engagement. • Designed a talent retention framework adopted company-wide. • Streamlined Freezone recruitment process, ensuring 100% compliance. EDUCATION • MBA – Human Resources & Marketing (Silver Medalist), SZABIST University • BBA – Finance, NUML University TECHNICAL SKILLS HRIS & ATS: FlowHCM, BambooHR, HRango, Oracle HRMS | Productivity: MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva LANGUAGES English (Fluent) | Urdu (Fluent) | Pashto (Native)