Specialist, Human Resources

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan.

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, it is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan University (AKU) provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, you will play an integral role in coordinating HR employee life cycle activities from talent acquisition, onboarding and separation. You will work closely with the key stakeholders as a reference point for end-to-end HR services

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• complete recruitment activities, in line with agreed KPIs, approved budget, and institutional policies
• preparation of job advertisements, shortlisting applications, arranging and conducting interviews of shortlisted candidates
• developing employment offers and presenting them to selected candidates
• ensuring smooth induction, orientation, and onboarding activities in coordination with the relevant departments
• ensuring incorporation of accurate data in HRMS
• conducting pre-employment medical examination and other activities onboarding activities including bank account opening formalities, preparation and updating of personnel files
• ensuring timely communication for probation confirmation for their respective hiring
• understanding business dynamics, strengthening business relationships, and providing quick service to the stakeholders.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements

• a Masters degree in Business Administration, or equivalent
• at least five years of relevant recruitment experience with a large and multi-discipline organization
• interviewing and time management skills
• the ability to translate complex processes into simple and user-friendly processes
• the ability to maintain continuous professional development and knowledge of market best practices
• the ability to engage and influence peers and senior stakeholders across the organization
• proficiency in MS Office
• the focus on priorities, deliverables, and strong follow-up achieving KPIs/goals
• Act as a role model for the institution's values and behaviours
• Self-disciplined in allocating and utilising their time
• the capacity for multitasking and promoting a customer-oriented approach.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.