Atika Imtiaz - People & Organizational Development Lead

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Vaterstetten, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2022 - Oct 2024

2 years 2 months

Germany

Head of People & OD

Spread Group (sprd.net AG)

Took over the people change management project as lead and worked with external consultants to facilitate organization-wide change by developing a sounding board, holding regular follow-up meetings, and making organization-wide announcements
Led a People & OD team to ensure continuous learning across the organization
Designed and implemented a new grading structure to support fair pay based on a transparent model
Introduced a new HRIS, “Leap-some,” to support employee engagement, synergy, and consistency across the organization
Conducted a DE&I survey to develop an effective strategy based on factual data and organized an annual Women’s Day campaign
Designed leadership development programs for all levels of the organization
Managed employee onboarding

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

8 months

Germany

Senior Manager People & OD

Foodspring GmbH

Introduced the DEI agenda with a Women’s Day event, a session on breaking the bias, a social media campaign, and Lean-in circles
Revamped the organizational culture by developing new organizational values with the leadership team and carrying out a change management plan
Conducted bite-sized lunch & learn sessions
Managed talent development activities, including learning needs analysis, a learning calendar, a leadership development program, and LinkedIn Learning licenses, in collaboration with business leaders and HRBPs
Conducted the first-ever engagement survey to calculate eNPS and recommend improvements

Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

10 months

Learning & Development Consultant

Freelance

Designed and facilitated an emotional intelligence workshop for HBL Pakistan
Developed training content for six soft skills modules for the Pakistan Society of Training & Development
Facilitated Situational Leadership sessions for K-Electric Pakistan
Facilitated a conflict management workshop for a client

May 2019 - Apr 2021

2 years

Pakistan

Remote

Deputy GM Talent Management and L&D

K Electric

Developed and introduced amendments to HR policies to meet remote working needs as work dynamics changed
Ran the end-to-end Mercer employee engagement survey for the organization to highlight areas for improvement
Identified talent and supported its development through an in-house program
Managed the performance appraisal cycle on SAP, ensuring timely completion and disclosure of ratings
Launched a gamified management trainee assessment with partner Talent Games, followed by gamified onboarding to maximize engagement and learning for young leaders
Sourced and implemented an in-house assessment tool to digitize manual, paper-based recruitment tests
Assisted the Director Centre of Expertise with COE strategy aligned with business objectives, HR vision, and industry trends
Led the organization-wide Learning & Development department, supporting the implementation of strategic plans and learning calendar programs in line with new remote work norms
Organized and facilitated HR strategy and goal-setting offsite events
Managed the learning budget and annual learning needs analysis
Introduced gamification to drive learner engagement and retention
Introduced an in-house facilitation approach to improve efficiency and engagement by using internal expertise
Introduced a competency-based learning needs analysis
Collaborated with HR business partners and business leaders to successfully deliver projects and plans
Led e-learning efforts by introducing a broad library of technical and non-technical programs, partnering with LinkedIn Learning, and launching organization-wide competitions on the LMS

Feb 2019 - May 2019

4 months

Pakistan

Sr. Organizational Development Lead

Eni Pakistan

Managed the graduate trainee program
Managed the end-to-end annual appraisal cycle for nationals and expats in collaboration with all department heads
Managed the training and development budget and led the process to ensure HSE, compliance, and capacity-building training in line with fiscal plans
Designed and introduced culture management initiatives to increase employee engagement and productivity, including International Women’s Day celebrations, a social club, an exchange program, and the Eni Women Empowerment Program

Sep 2015 - Feb 2019

3 years 6 months

Corporate Learning & Development Business Partner

Abudawood Pakistan (IATCO)

Assisted the CLD Group Officer in adapting the L&D strategy for the region to suit cultural sensitivities, business goals, objectives, and the performance management system
Led a local L&D team by developing their skills and supporting their contribution to employee development
Worked with regional L&D teams in Egypt, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia to deliver shared projects and run 7 Habits and Situational Leadership workshops
Supported the rollout of approved strategic plans and learning calendar programs to meet CLD objectives
Managed the regional learning budget in line with the corporate L&D budget
Created a supportive learning environment by delivering experiential learning workshops
Coached and supported line managers and functional heads in managing learning and performance improvement in their teams
Launched an in-house facilitation school and a gamified rewards program for facilitators
Ensured technical workshops were provided, including sales school, SAP training, and supply chain school
Measured the effectiveness of learning programs to maximize their value
Planned and organized the company’s annual offsite event for over 150 employees
Designed and introduced an orientation program for sales reps using a buddy rewards program
Managed a multi-functional team that developed an in-house sales gamification application to engage the sales team and boost performance by turning KPIs into challenges/levels in the game

Jul 2013 - Sep 2015

2 years 3 months

Manager-Performance Management & OD

Managed the end-to-end management trainee program, from hiring to internal engagement, learning, and placements
Updated and standardized job descriptions across the organization
Developed and updated a structured HR policy manual covering all HR areas
Managed companywide performance appraisals (IDPs) twice a year
Designed and introduced 360-degree feedback for management employees, which served as the basis for various surveys, including culture-to-employee satisfaction surveys
Conducted training sessions on setting SMART objectives and giving feedback
Designed a high-potential model to identify and retain high-potential employees and developed a competency framework for rating individuals
Redefined KPIs for non-management employees to reduce subjectivity in evaluations
Managed internal placements and employee career progression
Conducted exit interviews and addressed identified areas for organizational improvement
Assisted the IT department in automating the IDP appraisal process

Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

1 year 9 months

HRA Generalist

NewHorizon Exploration & Production Ltd (NHEPL)

Responsible for overall recruitment, training and development, performance management, and general administrative activities

Sep 2011 - Nov 2011

3 months

HR Officer

WAVETEC (PVT) LTD

Supported recruitment for national and international positions by coordinating with university placement departments and headhunters
Managed employee salary, payroll, termination, and clearance processes
Managed employee personal records, attendance, and leave

Industry experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Retail, Utilities, Energy, Education, and Professional Services.

Food and Beverage

Retail

Utilities

Energy

Education

Professional Services

Business area experience

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Experienced in Human Resources and Project Management.

Human Resources

Project Management

Skills

Soft Skills And Leadership Facilitator
Talent Management & Succession Planning
Team Leadership
Event Management
Employee Engagement
Experiential Learning Design Specialist

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Certifications & licenses

Certified Facilitator - SEGA

Certified Gamification Apprentice

Sententia – USA

Certified Trainer - 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People

Franklin Covey UAE

Certified Trainer - Situational Leadership

Ken Blanchard EGYPT

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Food and Beverage 4 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 3 y 5 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Pakistan)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of People & OD, Senior Manager People & OD, Learning & Development Consultant

Main industries Food and Beverage, Retail, Utilities

Main business areas Human Resources, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Member since

November 2025

Last update

November 2026

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Atika is based in Vaterstetten, Germany.

Atika speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

Atika has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Atika has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Atika may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Atika would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of People & OD, Senior Manager People & OD, Learning & Development Consultant.

Atika's most recent position is Head of People & OD at Spread Group (sprd.net AG).

In recent years, Atika has worked for Spread Group (sprd.net AG), Foodspring GmbH, and Freelance.

Atika is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Retail, and Utilities. Atika also has some experience in Energy, Education, and Professional Services.

Atika is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management.

Atika has recently worked in industries like Retail, Education, and Professional Services.

Atika has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Project Management.

Atika has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Facilitator - SEGA, Certified Gamification Apprentice, and Certified Trainer - 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People.

The availability of Atika needs to be confirmed.

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