Head of Human Resources

The Catalyst Group is hiring a Head of Human Resources for one of Pakistan's largest FMCGs.

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About The Role

The Head of Human Resources will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and the Human Resources Committee of the Board. This role will be responsible for leading the HR function to support the company’s long-term strategic direction, drive organisation development, and enable a high-performance culture aligned with company values and growth ambitions. The position will also ensure robust systems for talent development, succession planning, and operational HR excellence.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Support the CEO and HR Committee in long-term HR planning (57 years horizon)
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the business through HR initiatives
• Set and monitor human resource objectives aligned with business goals
• Prioritise HR investments and link HR outcomes to business results
  
  
  

Organisational Development & Culture

• Lead the design and implementation of performance development, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning frameworks
• Drive initiatives to enhance leadership effectiveness and foster a constructive work culture
• Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies
• Ensure functional leaders align with HR frameworks in people management.
  
  
  

HR Planning & Talent Development

• Establish talent management, career progression, and potential assessment systems
• Develop and execute formal succession plans for key positions
• Monitor and strengthen the organisation’s talent pipeline across all levels.
  
  
  

Change Management & Organisation Design

• Advise leadership on culture, structure, roles, and capability requirements
• Lead change management and organisation design efforts using formal methodologies
• Operate and manage job evaluation systems
  
  
  

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Define recruitment strategy, objectives, and talent sourcing approaches
• Develop effective selection and assessment processes
• Analyse the external talent market and improve recruitment operations
  
  
  

Learning & Capability Building

• Build and execute a business-aligned learning and development strategy
• Design and deliver impactful learning programs and foster a learning culture
  
  
  

Performance Management

• Develop and manage the Performance Development Process (PDP)
• Identify key performance indicators and design relevant processes
• Facilitate performance coaching and employee engagement initiatives
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Analyse market trends and design competitive compensation systems.
• Implement reward structures that attract, retain, and motivate high performer.
  
  
  

Requirements

• A university degree from a recognised institution, ideally in HR, Business, or related fields
• Practical understanding of management accountability levels and human dynamics in organisational contexts
• 15+ years of professional experience in an industrial company (preferably FMCG)
• At least 10 years of focused HR experience, with proven exposure to other business functions being a plus
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of P&L and balance sheets
• Ability to influence and challenge senior leaders constructively
• Proven ability to align HR strategies with short-term and long-term business outcomes