Senior People Business Partner

About the Company

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About The Team

The Talent & Culture (T&C) team at Careem is on a mission to create an environment where our colleagues can do their best work and grow every day. We are partners to the business, driving people strategies and culture that align with our purpose of simplifying lives and building an awesome organisation. You will be joining a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team that thrives on solving complex problems and delivering meaningful impact across all functions and markets.

About The Role

As a Senior People Business Partner, you will be a trusted people advisor and culture partner to our business leaders in Pakistan. Your role will be critical in aligning business objectives with people solutions, enabling leadership capability, enhancing colleague experience, and delivering on our organisational goals. You will work closely with leaders across multiple functions, acting as a catalyst for performance, engagement, and cultural growth.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that drive business performance and colleague engagement
• Coach and influence senior leaders on key people topics such as organisational design, leadership development, talent planning, and change management
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to deliver solutions in performance management, learning & development, compensation, and talent acquisition
• Lead strategic projects that build leadership effectiveness, improve team dynamics, and support change initiatives
• Act as a guardian of Careem culture, design and implement initiatives ensuring alignment with our values and ways of working
• Use data and insights to identify trends and opportunities, and propose impactful actions
• Provide expert guidance on people policies, employment law, and best practices in the region
  
  

What You'll Need

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a business partnering capacity
• Experience working in fast-paced, tech-enabled or high-growth organisations
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence without authority
• Proven track record in coaching leaders, driving culture change, and delivering strategic people initiatives
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of local labor laws and HR practices in Pakistan
• Strong personal credibility, integrity, and alignment with Careem’s values