Assitant Manager - HR

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

o Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for embedded systems, software development, UI/UX, and business functions.

o Partner with leadership to identify current and future manpower needs for emerging projects.

o Manage job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding for new hires.

o Maintain an updated talent pool and support in developing recruitment marketing materials.

• Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and implement engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and internal events to support "Life at Sofstica".
• Conduct pulse surveys and feedback sessions to measure employee satisfaction.
• Foster a collaborative culture aligned with Sofstica’s values of growth and learning.
• Support cross-team engagement to maintain high morale in a performance-driven environment.

• Performance & Development

• Coordinate goal-setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals using Agile-aligned performance frameworks.
• Assist in refining competency-based performance frameworks tailored for technical and non technical roles.
• Identify training needs, arrange workshops, and track learning outcomes to ensure continuous skill development.
• Maintain training records and performance development plans.

• HR Operations & Compliance
• Oversee daily HR functions including attendance, payroll coordination, and leave management.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, EOBI, social security, and company policies.
• Manage HR documentation, employee files, and HCM data accuracy.
• Support internal audits and HR process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3–6 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in IT, Software Development, or Tech Product companies.

• Sound knowledge of Pakistan labor laws and HR operational best practices.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and FlowHCM or any other HR software.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information professionally.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Decision Making

• Relationship Building & Emotional Intelligence

• Strong Organizational & Time Management Skills

• Attention to Detail & Compliance Awareness

• Team Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Ethical Conduct & Confidentiality

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Recruitment efficiency and time-to-hire for technical roles.

• Employee satisfaction and retention rate.

• Policy adherence and audit compliance.

• Accuracy in HR documentation and payroll coordination.

• Effectiveness of training and engagement initiatives.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• how long is your notice period?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Karachi (Required)

Work Location: In person