Human Resources Information System Administrator

Job title: HRIS Administrator

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Terms: Full time / Permanent

Special requirements:

• Hands-on involvement during HR systems implementation, testing, and rollout phases.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors, IT, and Group stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Availability during system go-lives, upgrades, and critical HR cycles.

Role context

Habib Bank AG Zurich is strengthening its HR technology environment through the implementation of a cloud-based HR information system supporting multiple jurisdictions. The system is being rolled out across a cluster of up to 10 countries, each operating under distinct regulatory, payroll, and HR process requirements.

This role is responsible for the administration, configuration, and ongoing support of the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, system stability, and consistent application of HR processes across countries. The role is primarily technical in nature, with a requirement for sound understanding of compensation and payroll processes to support reward-related system configuration and reporting.

Responsibilities

1. HRIS Administration and Multi-Country Support

• Administer and maintain the Group’s SaaS-based HR information system.
• Support system rollout and adoption across multiple countries, including configuration, data migration, testing, and post-go-live support.
• Translate country-specific HR and regulatory requirements into system configurations and workflows.
• Coordinate with vendors, IT, and regional HR teams on integrations, enhancements, and issue resolution.

2. Rewards & Payroll System Support

• Configure and maintain compensation-related data including grades, salary structures, allowances, and incentives.
• Support annual salary review, bonus, and incentive cycles within HR systems.
• Ensure accurate system processing for compensation changes related to hiring, promotions, transfers, and adjustments.
• Perform reconciliations between HR systems, payroll, and finance data.

3. Learning & Talent Data Support

• Administer learning and development data within HR systems.
• Support workflows linking learning, performance, and capability data.
• Generate learning and talent reports for HR and business stakeholders.

4. Data Management & Controls

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of employee and compensation data.
• Maintain role-based access controls and approval workflows in line with internal policies.
• Conduct regular data audits and resolve discrepancies.

5. Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain standard and ad-hoc HR, rewards, and learning reports.
• Support management, audit, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide reliable HR system data to support decision-making.

6. User Support & Documentation

• Act as first-level support for HR system-related queries.
• Develop system documentation, SOPs, and user guides.
• Conduct system trainings for HR and business users.

Candidate requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR, or a related discipline.
• HRIS, ERP, or system administration certifications preferred.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in HRIS administration or HR technology roles.
• Hands-on experience supporting HR systems implementation or major upgrades is essential.
• Practical exposure to rewards and compensation processes, including salary reviews and payroll interfaces.
• Experience supporting learning or performance systems is an advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical aptitude and comfort working with system configurations and data structures.
• Good understanding of end-to-end HR processes and data dependencies.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and able to work under implementation timelines.
• Strong coordination and communication skills across HR, IT, vendors, and business users.