About Nida Zehra
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Gender Female
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Job Fuction Human Resources
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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About me
Dynamic and strategic Human Resources Leader with over 12 years of progressive experience managing end-to-end HR operations, talent acquisition, and organizational development across Pakistan and international contexts in Asia and Africa. Recognized for building agile HR systems, strengthening compliance frameworks, and driving people strategies aligned with business goals.
Expert in HR strategy, talent management, employee engagement, and compensation design with a proven ability to lead complex change, enhance performance culture, and ensure full compliance with labor and donor regulations. Adept at partnering with leadership to shape workforce planning, succession pipelines, and inclusive workplace policies. Experienced in leading HR functions for USAID, UNFPA, CDC, GAVI, and BMGF-funded programs.
A results-driven professional passionate about developing people-centric, data-informed, and compliant HR practices that enable organizations to thrive and sustain long-term growth.
Core Skills:
HR Strategy & Policy Design | Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning | Employee Relations | Compensation & Benefits | HR Compliance | Organizational Development | Performance Management | Change Management | Leadership Development
Education
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2012 - 2013
Newports Institute of Communication and Economics
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
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2007 - 2010
Newports Institute of Communication and Economics
Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA-Hons)
Experience
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2024 - 2025
The Kaizen Company
Human Resource Advisor
Designed and led HR strategy and policy framework for a new country office, ensuring alignment with business goals and donor requirements.
Advised the Chief of Party and leadership team on workforce planning, succession management, and employee engagement.
Developed compliant HR processes and SOPs, achieving 100% audit compliance and improving operational efficiency.
Launched an engagement and recognition program, increasing employee satisfaction and retention.
Ensured legal compliance under Pakistan Labor Law, while integrating USAID HR standards. -
2014 - 2024
Jhpiego - An affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
Senior Human Resource Manager
Led HR strategy and operations for 300+ employees across Pakistan, implementing policies, talent frameworks, and compensation systems.
Partnered with the Country Director and SMT to drive organizational development, performance culture, and leadership alignment.
Directed end-to-end recruitment for high-impact technical and management roles; maintained an average time-to-fill
Developed and executed annual appraisal cycles with 100% completion rate, embedding KPIs and leadership competency models.
Launched a leadership development program for high-potential employees, achieving internal promotion rate.
Ensured zero legal disputes through transparent grievance management and compliance oversight.
Led HR contributions for 10+ funded proposals, including USAID and UN projects, defining HR structure and budget frameworks.
Created Power BI dashboards tracking turnover, diversity, and performance KPIs — driving data-based HR decisions