Job Description

of the Role

The Head — Transformation & Projects is responsible for leading the organization's HR transformation agenda, driving strategic projects, HR digitization, process optimization, and performance excellence initiatives aligned with business objectives. The role oversees enterprise-wide transformation programs including organizational design, workforce planning, performance management frameworks, succession planning, and HR technology implementation. The position requires a strong balance of transformation expertise, and hands-on execution capability while partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

POSITION DETAILS

Job Title

Head/Manager — HR Transformation & Projects

Sub-Function

HR Transformation, Systems & Performance Excellence

Reports To

Chief Human Resource Officer

Location

Head Office - Karachi

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Own the HR transformation roadmap prioritise, sequence and govern a portfolio of HR projects aligned to business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional HR transformation projects including workforce planning, organizational restructuring, HR digitization, process automation, and operating model enhancement.
• Design and implement HR operating models, shared services frameworks, and process optimization strategies.
• Design and implement change management, communication, and adoption strategies to support
• Drive process re-engineering and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR service delivery, operational efficiency, and employee experience.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation, configuration and continuous improvement of HR technology platforms.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide Performance Management Frameworks aligned with organizational strategy and business KPIs.
• Design and implement Improvement Plan (PIP) frameworks, governance, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure structured performance interventions and capability improvement.
• Oversee job analysis, job evaluation, organisation design, role architecture, and grading structure initiatives to ensure role clarity, internal equity, and alignment with business requirements.
• Develop succession planning, talent review, and potential assessment frameworks including critical position identification.
• Build dashboards and analytics capabilities that provide real-time people insights to business leaders and HR BPs.
• Design and steward the organisation's Performance Excellence philosophy.
• Partner with senior business leaders, Finance, IT and external consultants to align transformation priorities and resources.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 14 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to HR Transformation, HR Projects, Performance Management, HRIS, Rewards, and Shared Services.
• Cross-industry experience across large and diversified organisations is required; experience in the Oil & Gas industry will be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale HRIS implementations (SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM or equivalent).
• Strong experience in HR analytics, process improvement, change management, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Must possess certification in Job Analysis & Evaluation methodologies (Mercer, Korn Ferry Hay, or equivalent internationally recognised frameworks).
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and institutionalising enterprise-wide Performance Management frameworks including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and Performance Excellence frameworks.
• Experience in implementing internationally recognized Job Evaluation methodologies such as Mercer, Korn Ferry, Hay, or equivalent frameworks.

Last date to apply is 22 June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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