Manager HR

Our purpose-You will be part of the largest skills development fund in Pakistan. PSDF’s purpose is to shape the future and well-being of our poor and vulnerable youth by giving them access to skills training of the highest standard so they can find sustainable employment and income-generating opportunities in Pakistan and beyond.

The impact we have created-PSDF started its operations in the 4 poorest districts of Punjab. Since 2016, the geographical remit has expanded to the entire 36 districts of Punjab. PSDF has trained almost 300,000 underprivileged youth across Punjab, which includes 180,000+ male and 110,000+ female graduates. These graduates have been trained in approximately 250 demand-driven and market relevant trades across 10 sectors.

Diversified and challenging team-At PSDF, our team constantly works in a fast paced and challenging environment and needs someone who can match and deliver at our pace. We are looking for a passionate and innately talented individual who can actively pursue and drive the agenda of PSDF and is always ready to take up new challenges.

Lead, develop and implement talent and cultural transformation strategy to inculcate performance driven culture and strengthen organizational excellence by attracting best talent and create an environment of recognition and learning & development in the company through innovative interventions.

The primary job responsibilities for this role will be

1. Devise a recruitment strategy with a focus on employer branding to fill all vacant positions in a timely manner while building a talent pool for all critical positions.
2. Review and execute Performance Management System to ensure its effectiveness and alignment in order to promote performance driven culture in the organization.
3. Support in developing and implementation of Talent Management Framework and introduce IDPs (Individual Development Plan) by linking learning interventions to initiate individual learning contracts in correlation with leadership development and growth.
4. Support in end-to-end internal organization cultural diagnostics surveys, analyze the results and recommend appropriate action points for improvement and ensure regular follow up to improve employee engagement score.
5. Lead, design and execute training interventions with end to end management in order to enhance capacity building of employees.
6. Lead, design and implement recognition and motivation interventions in order to engage employees and promote recognition driven culture in organization.
7. Design, develop and execute employer branding programs for a robust Internal/External Brand for PSDF as an employer of choice including a specialized robust induction/on-boarding program.
8. To oversee the HR operations for HR processes compliance and HR audits

The Key Performance Indicators for this position are:

1. Employee engagement score more than 80%
2. 100% Talent pool availability for all critical jobs
3. Ensure recruitment and other HR process timelines
4. Timely completion of Performance management cycle
5. 100% Values comprehension and same understanding across the organization
6. Achieve and sustain target of employer of choice in development sector

To apply, you must have

1. Master’s degree in Human Resources / Marketing / Economics / Social Sciences or any relevant / similar degree from an HEC-recognized / accredited university.
2. A minimum of 8 years of experience and 2 years of experience at managerial level in a relevant / similar field.
3. Experience of OD / Performance Management will be preferred

To perform effectively as Manager HR, the functional requirements are:

1. Effective decision making and problem-solving ability
2. Ability to understand different organizational work culture dynamics
3. Ability to build strong working relationships
4. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills

PSDF has a lot more to offer than a market competitive salary and perks. As a PSDF employee you will get:

• Professional development and career growth opportunities with the largest skills development fund in Pakistan.
• Experience a professional environment that believes in innovative solutions to addressing youth employment and entrepreneurship.
• Opportunity to develop and execute innovative approaches to skills development for Pakistan’s youth.