Aima Mahmood

Director, People Strategy & HR Business Partnering @Freedom Capital Markets

NY, US

Led end-to-end HR and operations strategy, from total rewards and DEI to recruitment, compliance, and performance systems. Drove cost efficiencies, launched key benefits programs, and streamlined processes through a successful PEO transition and data-driven insights.Successfully headhunted top talent, bringing C-suite executives and key leadership on board. Implement comprehensive HR strategies encompassing compensation, benefits, performance management, and DEI initiatives.Advise senior leadership and executive stakeholders on people strategy, compensation decisions, and organizational planning to drive alignment with business goals.Provide direct HR counsel to Managing Directors and senior executives on compensation, promotions, and performance outcomes.Oversee budget creation and management, optimizing expenses across HR and operations to drive cost efficiencies.Drove enterprise-wide change management initiatives, including a PEO transition impacting benefits, compliance, and cost structures across the firm.Designed and launched the company’s first 401(k) plan with Fidelity, improving employee benefits competitiveness and boosting enrollment to 85% within the first quarter of rollout.Introduced firm-wide KPIs and competency frameworks, resulting in a 30% improvement in performance tracking accuracy and enabling strategic workforce planning across all departments.Create and enforce compliant job descriptions, HR policies, and operational procedures to ensure regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.Lead office operations, overseeing vendor management, procurement, and facilities to enhance workplace efficiency and cost control.Manage full-cycle recruitment, including high-volume hiring, pre-screening, and interview coordination to attract top talent.Established partnerships with schools and universities, building a strong talent pipeline and expanding career development initiatives.

New York University

Master's degree, Human Capital Analytics and Technology

York University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Human Resources Management