About Waqas Butt
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Gender Male
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Academic Level Master’s Degree
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About me
Dynamic and results-driven Senior HR and Business Leader with 20 years of strategic experience across the UK and Pakistan, specialising in organisational transformation, HR strategy, and operational excellence. Proven record of building HR functions from the ground up, reducing recruitment cycles by up to 40%, and boosting employee engagement by 15–25%. Adept at managing end-to-end HR operations for 150+ employees under UK and Pakistani labour laws, including payroll, benefits, and compliance.
Recognised for delivering people-first, performance-driven strategies that enhance retention, governance, and profitability across diverse sectors such as accounting, design, technology, and healthcare. Strong background in policy design, leadership development, and cultural transformation, combined with expertise in HR analytics, digital HR systems, and cost optimisation. A collaborative, data-driven leader committed to fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces that align people strategy with business growth.
Education
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2019 - 2022
University of Essex
MSc Business with HR
I scored Merit on my degree with distinction in HR
Experience
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2025 - Present
Beyond Bricks and Beyond Sequence
Head of HR
As Director of Operations and HR at Beyond Bricks, I lead the full spectrum of business operations and people strategy for a rapidly expanding design and construction firm. Reporting directly to the CEO, I oversee all administrative, financial, and HR functions, driving operational excellence, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
Since joining, I’ve built the company’s operational and HR framework from the ground up, introducing systems for procurement, logistics, compliance, vendor management, and workforce planning. I established policies, SOPs, and performance structures that brought accountability, consistency, and measurable results across departments.
I also implemented financial oversight mechanisms and digital dashboards that enable real-time monitoring of KPIs, cash flow, and project performance. By streamlining coordination between design, engineering, and site teams, I’ve strengthened project delivery timelines and cost control measures.
On the people side, I’ve developed a culture built on empowerment, recognition, and structure. Through HR digitalisation, targeted training, and engagement initiatives, we’ve improved retention, morale, and collaboration across all teams.
My role blends operational precision with people leadership, turning business goals into efficient, scalable systems and positioning Beyond Bricks for long-term regional expansion.