Job Description

Agency

Focus Humanitarian Assistance

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

South Asia

The requirements

• A master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Public Administration; specializing in human resources management, psychology, or Finance. The qualification should be from a HEC-recognized local/overseas institution.
• Advanced HR certification/ qualification from SHRM, HRCI, HRCP, or CIPD will be an added advantage.

• Progressive transformational leadership skills with excellent business acumen, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement/management skills.
• Experience in human resources strategy and governance, enterprise change, culture & digital transformation.
• Expertise in recruitment.
• Strong understanding of employment law, corporate and regulatory compliance.
• Track record of performance with unquestionable integrity and ethics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, effective interpersonal communication, and cultural sensitivities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical skills and organizational abilities.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and people management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS.

The position

• Implement HR efforts that align with and support the organization's mission and strategic vision.
• Contribute to overall business strategy by advising the senior management team on the human resource implications of decisions.
• Serve as an active member on the FOCUS Pakistan Senior Management/Leadership Team.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the HR function, overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation, and benefits.
• Collaborate with management to contribute to the formulation of the annual work plan and actively work towards its implementation within specified timelines.
• Lead and facilitate the senior leadership team to establish a robust management succession plan aligned with the organization's strategy and objectives.
• Develop a comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plan to meet the organization's human capital needs.
• Implement competitive and cost-effective compensation and benefits plans.
• Foster an analytical and data-driven culture within HR, empowering stakeholders with valuable insights for decision-making.
• Supervise and provide support in the development of result-based annual plans and budgets in the HR Department. Review and approve the HR Department's expenditure against the annual approved budget and set a threshold.
• Develop knowledge and skills for furthering the capacities of different functional areas in the organization.
• Provide guidance and oversight to different departments in achieving their objectives related to performance management of their teams.
• Ensure timely completion of all statutory requirements set by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and other regulatory bodies.
• Promote effective compliance with the regulatory framework by conducting training sessions to enhance awareness and take appropriate action in cases of serious violations.
• Reinforce organisational values and culture in FOCUS Pakistan, working in close coordination with different departments.
• Collaborate closely with departments, especially Audit/ Compliance, to safeguard the interests of employees and the organization, minimizing internal discrepancies.
• Foster a thriving work culture by promoting a culture of constructive feedback and communication throughout the organization.
• Ensure the implementation of the organization's safeguarding policies.
• Develop personnel policies and procedures that facilitate the development and retention of qualified and motivated staff, ensuring the promotion of gender equality and staff diversity.