Welcome to my corner of the professional world! I’m Aneesa, a strategic HR program manager with a passion for creating high-impact programs that empower organizations and elevate people. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on leading initiatives that drive growth, foster collaboration and transform strategies into actionable outcomes.

MY APPROACH

I believe that great HR programs start with clear objectives and a deep understanding of the people and processes behind them. My approach combines data-driven decision-making with a collaborative mindset, ensuring that each project aligns with business goals and inspires the teams involved.

I’m driven by a commitment to:

1. Build High-Performing Teams
   I empower teams to take ownership and thrive, helping them grow alongside the organization

2. Leading Change & Innovation
   I take pride in leading strategic change initiatives that create lasting impact and align with the broader objectives

3. Delivering Results
   Success, to me, means meeting key objectives while creating a positive and engaging experience for everyone involved

MY JOURNEY

Over the years, I’ve had opportunities to lead cross-functional projects, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive transformation within dynamic, fast-paced environments. These experiences have shaped my belief in the power of people-focused programs to create meaningful change.

Whether I’m refining processes for efficiency, implementing new technologies, or building scalable HR solutions, my goal remains the same: to deliver programs that support growth, innovation, and engagement.

Program Manager, Strategic Talent Planning

Global Early Career Development

CSL Behring, 2021 to 2024

Led and expanded global early career programs, including apprenticeships, internships, co-ops, and leadership development. Managed 200+ active participants and shaped recruitment of 150+ new participants annually in fast-paced, highly regulated biotech environment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve onboarding, training, and program management for early-career talent across APAC, EMEA, and AMER regions.

accomplishments

• Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) and conducted data analysis to drive continuous improvement efforts, leading to 15% increase in program satisfaction scores.

• Designed and executed targeted university recruitment programs at top-tier institutions, expanding early career program enrollment 25% over 2.5 years.

• Strengthened global internship program by standardizing processes and prioritizing alignment with regional needs across US, EMEA, and APAC regions, increasing full-time conversion 10%.

• Initiated Workday Talent Pool implementation project, streamlining talent management process across global teams and improving recruitment efficiency 25%.

• Managed centralized cost center project, consolidating budget tracking and reducing manual reporting time 40%, which enhanced financial transparency across early career programs.

• Facilitated cohort-based learning initiatives, ensuring consistent delivery of program goals and compliance with local regulations, improving hiring readiness and reducing time to competency post-program.

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

University Relations & Recruiting

CSL Behring, 2019 to 2021

Developed, pitched, and produced creative solutions to operationalize full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for U.S. co-op program to enhance university relations, and to secure top talent for critical functions.

accomplishments

• Devised innovative recruitment strategies to close key skill gaps, driving increase in new hire quality year-over-year, indicated by higher overall ratings on post-program manager evaluations.

• Collaborated with finance, legal, IT, and marketing, to confirm processes, sustain enterprise growth and industry standards that streamlined recruitment cycle and reduced administrative costs.

• Developed scalable co-op program, improving first-round offer acceptance rate from 36% to 100%.

• Pioneered first global virtual internship and co-op program, achieving 98% completion rate.

Operations Specialist, Stamford Campus

University of Connecticut, 2017 to 2018

Supervised team of 7, maintaining campus-wide operational excellence at vibrant urban campus, acting as operations liaison for 2K students, faculty, and staff. Managed full-lifecycle student employee recruitment.

accomplishments

• Developed and implemented department’s first website, streamlining service request processing, improving prioritization, and reducing work order response time.

• Maintained building standards and room reservations across 50+ classrooms and offices, implementing and providing technical support for online office reservation system for adjunct faulty.

• Reduced operating expenses by negotiating cost-effective contracts with transportation companies and optimizing bus routes.

Program Assistant, Department of Chemistry

University of Connecticut, 2015 to 2017

Sourced and recruited top candidates at national conferences for Chemistry PhD Program to increase high-quality candidate pool.

Accomplishments

• Organized 2-day training program for 75 volunteers for Connecticut Middle School Science Bowl, ensuring seamless event for 500+ attendees, and increasing attendance in subsequent years.

• Coordinated onboarding and orientation for new PhD students, ensuring smooth transition for incoming cohorts.

University Specialist, Department of Chemistry

University of Connecticut, 2013 to 2014

Collaborated with students, faculty, and staff to support departmental projects and events. Maintained documentation for program enrollment, grants management, and laboratory facilities.

Accomplishments

• Developed and executed social media strategy, increasing departmental engagement 40% in 12 months.