HRBP / Head of HR, Pakistan

Date: 2 Dec 2025

Location: PK

Company: Coats

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience of 13-15 years in HR.
  • Experience in HR leadership roles in dynamic, multinational environments are preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of HR functions including organizational development, talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, rewards, and employee engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive strategic HR initiatives and partner effectively with senior leadership.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence all senior leadership team in HR decisions.
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills to manage and challenge key stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen.

 

Job Role:

HR Strategy and Planning

  • Partner with business leaders to design and implement an HR strategy aligned with overall business objectives, driving organizational growth and performance.
  • Lead the annual planning cycle across resourcing, rewards, learning, and development to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Track and assess progress through structured reporting and KPIs to evaluate HR initiatives' effectiveness.

 

Organizational Development and Change Management

  • Advise the leadership team on organizational effectiveness, benchmarking both internally and externally to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Facilitate organizational reviews and guide people development decisions to enhance organizational capability and resilience.
  • Provide change management support during organizational restructuring to ensure smooth transitions.

Resourcing and Talent Development

  • Develop resource planning aligned with business strategy, leveraging market insights and organizational context to optimize recruitment strategies.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring the placement of qualified talent across all levels.
  • Lead talent reviews and succession planning to build a robust pipeline for critical roles.

 

Performance Management, Reward and Systems

  • Implement and standardize the performance management process to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Coach and train business managers to strengthen performance management and support employee growth.
  • Develop and implement competitive reward programs aligned with the global strategy and local market trends.
  • Oversee HRIS data integrity, payroll processing, and HR systems coordination to ensure efficient HR operations.

 

Industrial Relations

  • Manage all aspects of industrial relations to foster a harmonious working environment, proactively identifying and addressing employee issues in both sites in Karachi and Lahore.
  • Act as the primary liaison with employee unions, facilitating transparent and effective communication and negotiation to resolve grievances.
  • Ensure alignment between management and employees, promoting workplace policies that are fair, consistent, and supportive of organizational objectives.

 

Employee Engagement

  • Coordinate and ensure participation in engagement surveys. Collaborate with business leaders to identify and address factors impacting employee engagement, improving productivity and retention.
  • Drive internal communication initiatives and create employee listening mechanisms to strengthen organizational culture and morale.
  • Implement the employee engagement programs round the year. 

 

Compliance with Labor Laws and Regulations

  • Ensure strict adherence to local labor laws and company policies to minimize legal and reputational risks.
  • Conduct regular HR audits and reviews to identify any compliance gaps and implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Collaborate with legal and regulatory bodies to stay updated on changes in labor laws, proactively updating policies to maintain compliance.

Others

  • Maintain strong relationships with key external bodies, such as the Labor Offices, Employers' Federation etc.
  • Continuously review and enhance HR processes, identifying opportunities to incorporate technology for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Oversee office administration, ensuring facilities, security, and employee services are managed effectively.
  • Collaborate with HR teams across business units, both within and outside the cluster, to share and implement best practices for enhanced organizational alignment and efficiency.
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