Ali Gohar

Ali Gohar

CHRO

Ali Gohar is an internationally experienced HR leader with over 19 years of expertise in building and scaling People & HR organizations for technology and SaaS companies.

After leading HR functions at globally recognized organizations, including Gelato, Engro Digital (EmpiricAI), Systems Limited, and NETSOL Technologies, Ali developed deep expertise in designing end-to-end HR frameworks that align people, culture, and business performance.

He specializes in building HR organizations from the ground up - creating people policies, competency frameworks, performance management systems, leadership development programs, and scalable talent strategies for high-growth environments.

In his current role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Software Finder, Ali focuses on shaping future-ready people organizations that support innovation, accountability, and sustainable growth. His work positions HR as a strategic driver of business success rather than a support function.

Ali has led the hiring and development of thousands of professionals across multiple regions and has been recognized with national HR excellence awards. He has also been featured in leading publications such as Forbes, ZDNET, Dice, and NTD, sharing insights on people operations, leadership, and organizational growth.

EXPERTISE

  • Human Resources Strategy & Leadership
  • People Operations & HR Transformation
  • Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
  • Performance Management & OKRs
  • HR Policies & Framework Design
  • Organizational Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Tech & SaaS HR Operations
  • Company Culture & Employee Engagement

Resources

Top 10 Free PTO Tracking Tools (2026)
Top 10 Free PTO Tracking Tools (2026)
Managing Paid Time Off (PTO) often creates friction for Human Resources (HR) teams and growing organizations. Requests arrive across emails, chats, and spreadsheets; therefore, approvals slow down, and balances become unclear. Over time, these gaps lead to scheduling conflicts, payroll errors, and employee frustration. For many organizations, PTO tracking becomes...
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12 mins read

Square Payroll Vs QuickBooks: Which Payroll Software Fits Small Business HR Needs?
Square Payroll Vs QuickBooks: Which Payroll Software Fits Small Business HR Needs?
Whether you run a small business or an enterprise, payroll can quickly become complicated if not managed carefully. Inefficient payroll processes often lead to underpayments or overpayments, missed filing deadlines, and incorrect benefits deductions; issues that can cost far more than investing in reliable payroll software.This is where reliable payroll...
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7 mins read

BambooHR Vs Zenefits: Choosing The Right HR Platform
BambooHR Vs Zenefits: Choosing The Right HR Platform
The larger an organization gets, the more complex managing Human Resources (HR) becomes, and not every HR platform is designed to address that complexity in the same way. Some businesses prefer to handle HR operations internally with their own software, while others choose to delegate risk, compliance, and administration to...
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9 mins read

ADP Vantage Vs Workforce Now: Choosing the Right HR And Payroll Platform
ADP Vantage Vs Workforce Now: Choosing the Right HR And Payroll Platform
The accuracy and compliance of payroll is harder to sustain when the number of headcounts increases, and teams are distributed across locations. The presence of more pay groups, policies, and reporting requirements increases the probability of error and rework per cycle. As a solution for this, organizations need to adopt...
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8 mins read

Connecteam Vs Homebase: Complete HR, Payroll, Compliance, And Scheduling Comparison
Connecteam Vs Homebase: Complete HR, Payroll, Compliance, And Scheduling Comparison
Managing hourly and shift-based teams manually often involves scheduling conflicts, time tracking problems, and compliance concerns. Over time, these issues lead to human resources (HR) workloads. Choosing a suitable workforce management software can simplify operations, reduce mistakes, and improve team accountability. Connecteam and Homebase both target small to medium-sized enterprises, but...
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9 mins read

Lattice Vs Culture Amp: Choosing The Right People Management Platform
Lattice Vs Culture Amp: Choosing The Right People Management Platform
Lattice and Culture Amp are both widely used by HR and People Ops teams, but they are built to solve different workforce challenges. Lattice attends to performance management, goal tracking, and employee development, whereas Culture Amp focuses on employee engagement, feedback, and people's analytics. Even though both platforms do empower...
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8 mins read

Best Employee Engagement Ideas To Boost Workplace Productivity
Best Employee Engagement Ideas To Boost Workplace Productivity
A healthy work environment helps shape both team performance and turnover rates. But here’s the problem: many companies struggle to keep their teams motivated. The reality is that great work only happens when employees feel genuinely encouraged and cared for. Simple perks are no longer enough. Genuine employee engagement comes...
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5 mins read

10 Best Payroll Services For Restaurants
10 Best Payroll Services For Restaurants
Restaurant owners find it challenging to manage payroll and benefits for employees. However, online payroll services can take much of the work off their plate. The best restaurant payroll software can handle fluctuating staffing levels, time and tips tracking, in addition to basic taxes and payroll runs.With so many options...
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11 minutes read