Syed Furqan Barooni سید فرقان بارونی

With 15+ years of cross-functional HR leadership across IT, healthcare, education, and consultancy sectors, I specialize in driving organizational excellence through strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. My career spans multinational environments, including GBM (a GCC-leading IT solutions provider) and Aga Khan University (a global education and healthcare institution), where I’ve designed HR frameworks that align with dynamic business needs.

Core Expertise

  • HR Strategy & Operations: Proven success in transforming HR from manual to digital (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle PeopleSoft), optimizing policies, and ensuring compliance.
  • Talent Acquisition: Led teams to fill 1,000+ positions annually, from entry-level to C-suite, with innovative sourcing strategies and employer branding campaigns.
  • Employee Lifecycle Management: End-to-end oversight of onboarding, performance management, learning & development, and retention programs.
  • Stakeholder Leadership: Trusted advisor to CEOs, department heads, and researchers, bridging HR with organizational goals.

Career Highlights

  • Manager, HR (Pakistan) @ GBM (2023–Present | 2010–2022):
    • Spearheaded HR operations across 3 Pakistani branches, ensuring compliance and cultural cohesion.
  • Manager, HR (Research) @ Aga Khan University (2022–2023):
    • Supported 2500+ researchers and $100M+ grants, aligning HR with academic and healthcare missions.
  • Talent Acquisition Leader @ ParagonEDS (2004–2010):
    • Built recruitment pipelines for APAC & EMEA clients in IT, oil/gas, and finance sectors.

Education & Credentials

  • Dual Bachelor’s in Business Administration (HR) and Commerce.
  • HRMS & ATS Expertise: SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Taleo & PeopleSoft.
  • Trainings: Labor Law, and Leadership.
  • Recognized as GBM’s "Top Performer" (2016, 2018) and LinkedIn’s "Most Connected Person" at GBM.

Philosophy

I believe HR is the backbone of organizational resilience. By blending data-driven strategies with empathetic leadership, I foster workplaces where talent thrives and businesses scale.

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