Shafaq Iftikhar

Professional Summary

Shafaq Iftikhar (SHRM-CP) is an accomplished Human Resources professional with over 11 years of progressive experience in Human Resource Management. She specializes in aligning people strategy with business objectives through expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, organizational development, employee engagement, and leadership development. She has successfully led cross-functional HR teams, built high-performing workplaces, and implemented strategic HR initiatives that support business growth and organizational excellence.

Professional Experience

Feb 2026 – Present

Performance & Talent Acquisition Manager

Xad Technologies

Leading performance management and talent acquisition strategies to support organizational growth.
Managing cross-functional HR teams | workforce planning | recruitment initiatives.
Driving employee engagement and organizational performance through strategic HR programs.

Aug 2025 – Jan 2026

Head of Talent Excellence

Titan Group

Led talent excellence initiatives focused on leadership development and employee performance.
Designed and implemented talent management | succession planning | organizational development strategies.
Strengthened high-performance culture through people-focused HR practices.

Mar 2022 – Jun 2025

Deputy Manager Talent Acquisition & Organisation Development

Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited, Kohinoor Maple Leaf Group

Managed end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition processes for multiple business functions.
Developed organizational development initiatives | performance management systems | employee engagement programs.
Collaborated with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational objectives.

Education & Certifications

Academic History

Emerging Future Leader

INSEAD

2024

MS Human Resource Management

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

2020 – 2022

Professional Certs

Core Competencies

Human Resource Management People Strategy Talent Acquisition Performance Management Organizational Development Employee Engagement Leadership Development Talent Management Succession Planning Workforce Planning Recruitment HR Business Partnering HR Business Partnering Team Leadership Change Management Strategic Human Resources