Head of Human Resources ( Education Sector Preferred Specially Medical)

Location: Gadap Road, Super Highway, Karachi.
Employment Type: Full-Time Onsite

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment and selection for academic (faculty, researchers) and non-academic (administrative, technical, clinical) positions.
• Partner with departmental heads to forecast staffing needs in academic and hospital settings.
• Ensure credentialing and background verification processes meet regulatory standards.

2. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, conflict resolution, and grievance redressal.
• Promote a professional and inclusive work culture aligned with academic values.
• Plan and implement employee engagement, wellness, and recognition programs.

3. HR Policy & Compliance

• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies in line with national labor laws, university statutes, and medical council requirements.
• Ensure adherence to HR and employment standards specific to medical education and healthcare institutions.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and accreditation processes.

4. Performance Management & Faculty Appraisals

• Coordinate annual performance review processes for faculty and staff.
• Assist academic leadership in evaluating teaching, research, and clinical contributions.
• Implement improvement plans and support professional development initiatives.

5. Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Oversee salary processing, benefits administration, and leave management.
• Ensure accurate documentation for government benefits, tax filings, and insurance coverage.
• Address payroll-related queries promptly.

6. Training & Development

• Identify training needs for academic, clinical, and administrative personnel.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and capacity-building programs in collaboration with internal departments and external experts.
• Monitor effectiveness and ROI of training programs.

7. Strategic HR Initiatives

• Support leadership in organizational development, succession planning, and faculty retention strategies.
• Assist in institutional accreditations by managing HR-related documentation and compliance reports.
• Foster collaboration between academic and hospital HR needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a healthcare or higher education environment (medical sector preferred).
• Sound knowledge of labor laws, healthcare HR compliance, and university governance structures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HR software systems (e.g., HRMS, payroll tools).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person