Job Description

Designation: HR Business Partner
Key Performance Ares: Compensation and Benefits, HR Operations and Recruitment and selection
Location: East-Wharf, Karachi (On-Site)
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

The company is a leading terminal operator and operating under a multinational group managing port berths under a long-term concession with the Karachi Port Trust (KPT). It plays a critical role in facilitating Pakistans maritime trade by delivering efficient, reliable, and technology-driven terminal operations. With a strong focus on trade facilitation.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic liaison between business leaders and the HR function, ensuring alignment of people practices with organizational goals. This role requires expertise in compensation and benefits, HR operations, and recruitment and selection, while driving employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and compliance with HR policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Compensation & Benefits
  • Design, review, and implement competitive compensation structures.
  • Manage employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
  • Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to support retention strategies.
  • Partner with finance to align compensation budgets with organizational goals.
• HR Operations
  • Oversee HR processes including onboarding, employee records management, and HRIS updates.
  • Ensure compliance with labor legislation, company policies, and audit requirements.
  • Drive process improvements for efficiency in HR workflows.
  • Support employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures.
• Recruitment & Selection
  • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and competencies.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment cycles, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer management.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles.
  • Implement structured selection processes to ensure fairness and quality of hires.
• Strategic HR Partnership
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify workforce needs and succession planning.
  • Provide insights on people metrics to influence business decisions.
  • Champion organizational culture and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to managers on performance management and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to compensation, operations, and recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making.