Fariha Faramarz

**** ******** *** *** ***, Alexandria, VA 22303

571-***-**** adut7n@r.postjobfree.com

Permanent Work Authorization • No Visa Sponsorship Required

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with over 8 years of extensive international experience in HRIS, financial management, HR policies and procedures, employee development and retention, creation of departments, legal compliance, recruitment, hiring, and perquisite programs for large multinational companies.

Key Skills

Strategic HR management: Process Planning, Gap Analysis and Improvement of HR Subsystems in accordance with legal requirements, and action plans

Quality standards: ISO 14000, TS and ISO 9000

Recruitment at all levels

Training and Development of staff members and managers: trainee programs, climate survey plans, on boarding programs, mentoring trainers, communication programs

Project coordination: Compensation Structure, Functional Analysis, Career Management, Communication Improvements, Functional Development of HR Info Systems, Performance Evaluation

Payroll: international SOX audits

Computer skills: advanced user of large scale ERP systems: PeopleSoft HRMS 9.1, Querying, VBA, LMS (SAP Learning Solutions), Kenexa Recruiter, ADP payroll software, MS Office, Sharepoint, Time and Project Management Franklin Covey, Compensation Hay Group and Mercer Methodology; Supervising for success Master Trainers - Johnson Controls Certification, Yellow Belt Certification

Language skills: Fluent in English, Native in Dari; Advanced in Pashto

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR Manager 10/2021 – 12/2021

DT Global, Afghanistan

Oversaw the day-to-day management of all project personnel matters and ensured all program hiring and personnel management actions and benefits conform to DT GLOBAL’s policies, best practices, USAID rules and regulations, and the laws of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Managed the SWIM recruitment processes per DT GLOBAL’s guidelines to ensure program employees are fully capable of meeting the requirements of their respective positions.

Ensured SWIM recruitment policies and procedures are adhered to upon hiring and ensured fully transparent procedures are followed in all aspects of recruitment so that selection is not compromised on the basis of nepotism or personal preferences.

Supported managers in drafting Scopes of Work and personnel requirements.

Drafted and issued employment agreements as well as other correspondence relating to the employment process (confirmation, extension, termination, warning letters, etc.).

Ensured that local staff salaries are in line with the USAID-approved SWIM Compensation Plan.

Developed and maintained a personnel filing system in electronic and hard copy format for employment, financial, and administrative documents. Ensure all audit-required documents are available in every personnel file.

Maintained the HR Database in OneSource and the shared drive and updated it as required.

Coordinated with all teams to ensure professional development plans are created for all staff and that professional growth is a priority throughout the project.

Provided functional guidance for administrative support needs

Provided current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.

Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

Advised employees on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment and recommend needed changes.

Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster a positive attitude toward organizational objectives.

Senior Human Resources Specialist 03/2017 - 10/2020

Analyzed statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of SWIM’s personnel policies and practices.

Conducted exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination and separation.

Represent SWIM at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Oversaw the evaluation, classification, and rating of occupations and job positions.

Administered a standard leave tracker for the CCN employees.

Oversaw the monitoring of staff attendance (daily & monthly) and maintain the tracking of the work hour analysis.

Reduced Employees Turnover 70% by adjusting the benefits according to International Partners.

Successfully recruited 250 Employees according to international practice with respect to DT Global policy and procedures. The process included advertisement, monitoring, and evaluation of resumes, interviews, background checks, onboarding, and orientation.

Successfully closing a five-year project by providing an accurate filling system and information.

Management of leave trackers, annual, sick, urgent maternity, and paternity leaves.

Creating a complete filling system in hard, soft, and uploaded in One source data server.

Maintained SWIM’s personnel policies, procedures, and guidelines. Update and recommend changes to project management.

Coordinated and support the annual performance appraisal process. Provide training to existing and new employees on the purpose and effective implementation of the performance appraisal process and any changes being made in the appraisal procedures and appraisal format.

Maintained the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.

Human Resources/ Admin Officer 04/2013 - 09/2015

Transparent Election for Afghanistan, Afghanistan

•Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads, and managing the hiring process.

•Create and implement effective onboarding plans and develop training and development programs.

•Assist in performance management processes.

•Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.

•Maintain employee records (attendance, personal files.) according to policy and legal requirements.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2021

Kardan University, Afghanistan

BS / BA Degree 2013

Kabul University, Afghanistan

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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