Senior Human Resources Manager

Banyan Canopy Group is the Excellence Centre for Banyan Software, providing world-class operational support to drive the success of enterprise software businesses worldwide. Based in Karachi, Pakistan, Banyan Canopy Group plays a critical role in Banyan Software’s long-term buy-and-hold strategy, delivering exceptional services that enable sustainable growth and operational excellence. At Banyan Canopy Group, we are committed to fostering talent, streamlining operations, and upholding the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to lead our dynamic HR team in Karachi, supporting a workforce of 150+ professionals (and growing!). You will be a key player in fostering a positive, inclusive work environment, managing employee relations, and implementing strategic HR initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our global HR team to drive talent acquisition, employee development, and performance improvement strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and mentor a growing team of HR professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Organize regular team meetings, including town halls, to ensure alignment with company goals and open communication.
• Address employee concerns and grievances in a proactive and empathetic manner, promoting a harmonious workplace environment.
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, including organizing team-building events and activities to foster a strong sense of community.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with local labor laws and company standards.
• Conduct periodic audits aligned with the Director, HRBP to ensure adherence to HR policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and manage the performance review process, providing managers with tools and guidance to offer constructive feedback for employee growth.
• Recognize and reward high performers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programs that enhance employee skills, capabilities, and overall growth.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training programs and make continuous improvements to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Partner with the Director of Talent Acquisition to attract and oversee a Talent Acquisition Specialist to recruit top talent, ensuring a strong pipeline of skilled professionals to meet the company’s growth needs.
• Manage 3rd party recruitment firm relationships to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Manage data and reporting tasks associated with recruitment, onboarding, and employee transitions, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with HR systems.
• Oversee a team of 2 payroll specialists and collaborate with external consultants, (when required) ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing and addressing any payroll-related queries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of HR, Payroll, Benefits and Talent Acquisition including leadership roles within multinational organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of Pakistani labor laws and regulations, ensuring full compliance and best HR practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.
• Strong proficiency in HR software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Willingness to work from 2 PM to 10 PM Pakistan Standard Time to coordinate with global teams.
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Beware of Recruitment Scams

We have been made aware of individuals fraudulently posing as members of our Talent Acquisition team and extending fake job offers. These scams may involve requests for personal information or payment for equipment.

Protect yourself by following these steps:

• Verify that all communications from our recruiting team come from an @banyansoftware.com email address.
• Remember, employers will never request payment or banking information during the hiring process.
• If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond — instead, forward it to [email protected] and/or report it to the platform where you received it.

Your safety and security are important to us. Thank you for staying vigilant.