HR and Admin Manager

About PalmPay

PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users , we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.

Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines , PalmPay has been recognised by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR and Admin Manager to lead the Human Resources and Administration function for PalmPay Pakistan. This role will be responsible for building strong HR governance, managing end-to-end HR operations, overseeing administration functions, and supporting business growth in line with local labor laws and PalmPay’s global standards.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and execute the country-level HR strategy aligned with business objectives
• Act as a strategic HR partner to country leadership on workforce planning and organizational development
• Build, manage, and develop the HR & Admin team
  
  

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for all functions, including senior and critical roles
• Drive targeted hiring strategies to support business expansion
• Ensure strong employer branding and candidate experience
  
  

Compensation & Performance Management

• Design and manage compensation, benefits, and incentive structures
• Lead performance management processes, KPI setting, and appraisal cycles
• Partner with leadership on salary reviews, promotions, and manpower budgeting
  
  

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Pakistan labor laws, employment regulations, and internal policies
• Oversee payroll governance, contracts, attendance, leave, and disciplinary processes
• Manage employee relations, grievances, and conflict resolution
  
  

Culture, Learning & Engagement

• Drive employee engagement, learning initiatives, and culture-building programs
• Support leadership development and succession planning
• Promote PalmPay’s values, ethics, and high-performance culture
  
  

Administration & Office Management

• Lead all administrative operations including facilities, vendors, security, and office services
• Ensure smooth day-to-day office operations across Pakistan
• Manage administrative budgets and cost efficiency
  
  

Reporting & Regional Coordination

• Prepare HR and admin reports for management and regional stakeholders
• Coordinate with regional HR, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with group standards
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field
• Master’s degree or professional HR certification (SHRM / CIPD) is preferred
  
  

Experience

• 7-10+ years of HR & Administration experience, with 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Strong background in recruitment, compensation, performance management, and HR operations
• Experience in fintech, banking, NBFC, telecom, or fast-growing technology companies preferred
  
  

Skills

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of Pakistan labor laws and HR best practices
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• High integrity and confidentiality
  
  

Language

• Fluency in English and Urdu
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Festival bonuses and mobile/internet allowance
• Career growth opportunities within a multinational fintech company
  
  

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