I’m a passionate Human Resources professional with a proven track record in recruitment, talent acquisition, and learning and development across diverse regions including the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. With experience at leading organizations like the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and KPMG Lower Gulf, I specialize in driving campus recruitment initiatives and Emiratization programs while developing people strategies that align with business goals. My work is grounded in strong project management, strategic communication, and data-driven approaches. I thrive on building relationships, engaging with stakeholders, and designing impactful learning frameworks. I am enthusiastic about empowering individuals and fostering inclusive workplace environments through diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Ayesha Mehmood

I’m a passionate Human Resources professional with a proven track record in recruitment, talent acquisition, and learning and development across diverse regions including the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. With experience at leading organizations like the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and KPMG Lower Gulf, I specialize in driving campus recruitment initiatives and Emiratization programs while developing people strategies that align with business goals. My work is grounded in strong project management, strategic communication, and data-driven approaches. I thrive on building relationships, engaging with stakeholders, and designing impactful learning frameworks. I am enthusiastic about empowering individuals and fostering inclusive workplace environments through diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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I’m a passionate Human Resources professional with a proven track record in recruitment, talent acquisition, and learning and development across diverse regions including the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. With experience at leading organizations like the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and KPMG Lower Gulf, I specialize in driving campus recruitment initiatives and Emiratization programs while developing people strategies that align with business goals.

My work is grounded in strong project management, strategic communication, and data-driven approaches. I thrive on building relationships, engaging with stakeholders, and designing impactful learning frameworks. I am enthusiastic about empowering individuals and fostering inclusive workplace environments through diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Recruiter at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change – Abu Dhabi
March 1, 2024 - Present
Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. Sourced and screened hundreds of candidates and managed onboarding for new joiners. Co-led summer internship recruitment, developed learning frameworks for Middle East operations, maintained detailed recruitment trackers and employee records, and represented the organization at major campus recruitment events. Skilled in Workday ATS management and compliance with hiring policies.
Associate - People, Performance & Culture at KPMG Lower Gulf Ltd. – Abu Dhabi
February 29, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Led Emiratization and campus recruitment programs exceeding hiring targets for Emirati and expatriate hires across audit, tax, and advisory divisions. Conducted screening interviews for large candidate pools and successfully recruited cohorts for management and internship programs. Facilitated training programs focused on personal branding, soft skills, and professional development, and managed senior-level recruitment for multiple regions.
Intern / HR Project Executive at Lucky Core Industries (formerly ICI Pakistan Ltd) – Karachi
April 30, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Managed strategic HR projects including campus recruitment drives, career workshops, and leadership programs. Developed learning content and blueprints for internship and ambassador programs focused on leadership and career development. Led diversity and inclusion initiatives including women's empowerment programs and training.
Associate HR Consultant at Our Human Capital Pvt Limited – Karachi
October 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Oversaw business process outsourcing operations and recruitment for clients in fintech and energy sectors. Conducted candidate screenings and interviews, managed payroll and compliance, and developed proposals that increased client engagement and secured partnerships. Implemented new assessment methodologies to improve hiring alignment and retention.

Education

BS Social Science & Liberal Arts at Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
GSCE A-Levels at Nixor College, Karachi
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Strategy of Content Marketing by Coursera
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Strategic Management by Open Universities Australia
January 1, 2018 - August 29, 2025
Management for Competitive Edge by ICMS Open Universities Australia
January 1, 2015 - August 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Financial Services