Human Resource Officer

Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a seasoned and dynamic Human Resource Officer. This position is based at Central Office, Karachi.

The HR Officer will be a part of the Global HR team and will support global HR projects in data collection and analysis and templating information from seven countries/regions, coordinating project meetings, and preparing insightful reports summarizing key findings.

• Actively participate in various global HR projects, contributing to their successful completion.
• Solicit and consolidate data for the various projects by coordinating with project teams and HR teams in 7 countries/regions.
• Assist in gathering and compiling data from market-based compensation surveys; support analysis and help monitor trends to inform compensation planning discussions with senior HR staff.
• Conduct research on HR practices and employee benefits within comparator organizations and AKDN agencies; summarize findings to support policy and benefit review proposals.
• Support the review of grading structures by preparing comparison data and identifying discrepancies, contributing to alignment efforts across AKHS units and other AKDN entities.
• Support the job evaluation project team, using established methodologies and tools.
• Develop and maintain accurate and up-to-date job descriptions, ensuring alignment with AKHS institutional structure and requirements.
• Maintain project files, ensuring data confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Independently coordinate and facilitate project meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, minute-taking, and action item follow-up.
• Research the best practices relevant to the assigned project.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to data management, project coordination, or reporting.
• Support in creating impactful presentations and reports summarizing project findings and progress.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all employee data and HR information.
• Contribute to the broader HR function, including carrying out administrative tasks as required.

• Bachelor's or preferably Master's degree in HR or in relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Human Resource Management. Experience of working with international teams will be advantageous.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of HR principles and procedures.
• A self-starter with a high level of initiative and motivation and a strong work ethic.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Technical ability and willingness to learn new systems as required for the role.
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse populations.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as and when required.

AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and has set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Human Resource Officer is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have the most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.

Social Development

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria, and Tajikistan.

South Asia

Pakistan

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