Head of HR & Administration

HRSI is conducting an executive search on behalf of a leading multinational client in the pharmaceutical sector.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Karachi. The employer is an equal opportunity organization, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the People & OD strategy, ensuring an excellent employee experience for 300+ associates in an innovative/specialty and general medicine pharma company.
• Provide strategic leadership of the HR & Administration (People & Organization) function across Pharma Commercial and Manufacturing operations.
• Lead the design and execution of performance-based Compensation & Benefits strategy, appraisal systems, and employee performance cycles.
• Build a curious organization through robust Learning & Development programs.
• Contribute to the development of the Company P&O agenda, fostering a psychologically safe and trusted performance culture.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Committee, implementing and adapting ECN-level P&O plans across divisions.
• Drive talent attraction and retention through workplace culture initiatives.
• Manage manpower planning for projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Provide change management support during transformation and restructuring efforts.
• Lead Manufacturing HR/IR operations with a focus on compliance and employee relations.

Experience & Requirements

• 12–15 years of experience in HR roles, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership capacity.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial or non-HR functions preferred.
• HR certifications are an advantage.
• International experience is highly desirable.
• International Exposure will be preferred.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking.
• Expertise in Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, and OD strategy.
• Proven ability to build learning cultures and drive organizational transformation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment.

If you have the required experience and educational qualification to take up the challenging role, you are requested to apply by March 16, 2026 at https://hrsi.careers-page.com/