HR Hiring Manager (Creative & Arts Sector)

Job Title: HR Hiring Manager (Creative & Arts Sector) Department: Human Resources Reports To: Executive Director / COO Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Role Summary

Sang is a cultural institute dedicated to the performing arts, film, visual arts, archives, and creative education. We are seeking an HR Hiring Manager with expertise in the creative and arts sector to lead recruitment and talent acquisition across our multidisciplinary programmes. This role will be responsible for sourcing, assessing, and onboarding top-tier creative, technical, and administrative talent to support Sang’s vision of building a world-class cultural hub in Karachi.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to the arts, culture, and creative industries.

• Proactively source candidates across theatre, film, visual arts, archives, education, and creative technology.

• Build relationships with universities, art schools, creative networks, and industry professionals.

• Hiring Management

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, from job postings to contract issuance.

• Design role descriptions and competency frameworks in consultation with department heads.

• Ensure a transparent, inclusive, and equitable recruitment process aligned with Sang’s values.

• Employer Branding & Networks

• Position Sang as an employer of choice within the creative and cultural sectors.

• Represent Sang at career fairs, industry events, and academic institutions.

• Maintain talent pipelines for freelance, project-based, and full-time roles.

• HR Process & Systems

• Maintain and update HR policies, recruitment guidelines, and candidate databases.

• Develop onboarding programmes tailored to the unique needs of creative professionals.

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, diversity and inclusion practices, and organisational policies.

Qualifications & Skills

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

• 5–7 years of HR and recruitment experience, preferably within the arts, media, or creative industries.

• Strong networks within the cultural, performing arts, and creative education sectors.

• Proven ability to identify, attract, and engage top creative and technical talent.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Familiarity with HR software, applicant tracking systems, and digital recruitment platforms.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to shape the team of a landmark cultural institute in Pakistan.

• A collaborative, mission-driven, and creative work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Professional growth within a dynamic and expanding institution.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person