Employee Engagement Talent Acquisition

Ali Yasser Arwand - PHR

240-***-**** ***************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/aliyasserarwand/ Arlington, Virginia, US Summary

Global HR professional with 8+ years of crafting talent strategies, enhancing employee engagement, and driving organizational growth. Skilled in collaborating with diverse, international teams to deliver innovative HR solutions with lasting, measurable impact.

Experience

People & Culture Generalist 7/2022 -11/2024

Institute for Women’s Policy Research Washington DC, USA

• Developed and implemented a high-impact talent acquisition strategy resulting in the successful hiring of 16 senior leadership and managerial positions and overall, 30 employees.

• Designed and executed comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure new hires were effectively integrated into the organization and achieved productivity milestones.

• Overhauled HR policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Implemented performance management frameworks and processes to drive employee development and goal attainment.

• Championed employee engagement initiatives, including the annual employee engagement survey, resulting in actionable recommendations to improve employee satisfaction and retention with 98% engagement rate.

• Managed the annual open enrollment process, ensuring accurate and timely communication of benefits options to employees.

• Successfully administered employee benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement plans, and time-off policies.

• Collaborated with leadership to develop and execute professional development and leadership training programs to enhance employee capabilities.

• Leveraged data analytics to identify trends in employee engagement, turnover, and performance, providing actionable insights to leadership.

Recruitment Consultant 2/2022 - 5/2022

Pathfinder International - Contract Remote, USA

• Managed the full recruitment cycle for 25 positions across the US, Africa and South Asia.

• Sourced and screened candidates through various platforms, including LinkedIn and Devex.

• Posted and advertised job opportunities in multiple platforms.

• Used UKG HRIS for daily HR processes.

• Planned and managed cross-functional initiatives.

• Implemented other HR designated tasks.

Director of People Management and Operations 8/2018 - 8/2021 ALPHA Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan

• Created and implemented HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

• Recruited and managed the selection process for 250+ employees and volunteers.

• Supported 5 projects through the development, engagement, motivation, and retention of human resources capital.

• Developed and monitored overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.

• Increased employee performance by managing the performance appraisal system and providing feedback.

• Improved project outcomes by assessing needs and providing training programs to achieve results.

• Ensured timely implementation of 5 projects by regularly monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly activities.

• Coordinated activities with local project coordinators and reported progress to the executive team and donors. National Vice President 6/2017-7/2018

AIESEC in Jordan Amman, Jordan

• Planned, executed, and enlisted volunteers for two national volunteer recruitment efforts.

• Improved the skill set of 80+ volunteers and members through training seminars and hands-on experience.

• Enhanced organizational operations by providing 50 leadership opportunities and trainings.

• Enhanced the quality of work by conducting monthly performance reviews, behavior evaluations, and rewarding employees and volunteers for increased productivity and overall improvement.

• Conducted market research in major cities to establish new local branches and community volunteer groups.

• Monitored local branches and boosted the sales of products and services. National Vice President 3/2016-7/2017

AIESEC in Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan

• Improved the HR recruitment process by developing, reviewing, and implementing performance management best practices within the organization.

• Collaborated with administration to define organizational goals and strategies for project improvement.

• Increased institutional knowledge by implementing workflow processes and archiving information.

• Routinely collaborated with diverse teams on various projects and departments.

• Designed and monitored the execution of national projects.

• Ensured that key performance indicators (KPIs) and mean opinion scores (MoS) frequently met organizational and employee standards.

Human Resources Specialist 7/2016-12/2016

Independent Directorate of Local Governance Kabul, Afghanistan

• Advertised job openings to internal and external applicants.

• Registered and reviewed job applicants by conducting interviews, administering exams, and checking their eligibility.

• Provided applicants with information regarding selection and onboarding processes.

• Hired and shortlisted applicants in accordance with labor laws.

• Reviewed and updated team on any changes to government policies for the local government.

• Created plans for provinces and governors.

Education

Kabul University Kabul, Afghanistan

B.A., Public Policy & Administration 2013 - 2016

Skills

Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits Management, Project Management, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Learning and Development

Language

English (Proficient)

Dari/Persian (Native)

Pashto (Fluent)

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