Head of People & Culture - WWF-Pakistan

Department: People & Culture Reporting to: CEO / Director General Grade/Title: D1/ Sr. Manager Location: Head Office, Lahore

About WWF-Pakistan:

WWF-Pakistan is a leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting Pakistan's natural environment and building a sustainable future.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of People & Culture to develop and execute a forward-thinking People & Culture strategy that aligns with our organizational objectives and fosters a positive and engaging workplace culture. You will be responsible for embedding WWF standards and core values into all HR processes and managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with WWF-Pakistan's policies and relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Compliance: Develop and implement a comprehensive People & Culture strategy aligned with WWF Network standards, core values, and local laws.
• People Development: Oversee the development and implementation of people development strategies to address employee and team capacity-building needs.
• Policy & Best Practices: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the SMT, WWF Network, and the WWF-Pakistan Board, to incorporate best practices and ensure policy alignment.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement an effective Performance Management System that links to rewards and recognition.
• Compensation & Benefits: Develop and maintain a competitive remuneration structure through regular benchmarking and trend analysis.
• Talent Acquisition & Succession: Lead a robust talent acquisition process and develop effective succession plans for key positions.
• HRIS & Administration: Manage the Human Resources Information System (HRIS/ERP), ensuring data accuracy, generating reports, and overseeing end-to-end administrative processes (contracts, payroll, etc.).
• Data Confidentiality & Improvement: Ensure confidentiality of data and suggest system improvements.
• Project Staffing: Assist in identifying staffing requirements for project proposals.
• Workplace Safeguarding: Lead workplace safeguarding initiatives and conduct investigations as needed, ensuring policy compliance.
• Global Collaboration: Actively participate in the Global P&C community on network-wide initiatives.
• Visa & Immigration: Facilitate visa endorsements for international travel and issue invitation letters to foreign nationals, liaising with relevant government departments.
• Other Duties: Undertake any other related assignments as required.

Selection Criteria:

Education, Experience & Working Knowledge:

• Education: Relevant post-graduate qualification.
• Experience: Minimum of 9 years of relevant HR experience. Experience in the environment or development sector is desirable. Experience working in a multicultural and multinational environment. Experience with HRIS/ERP systems, including payroll.
• Certifications: Relevant HR certifications are a plus.

Specific Attributes:

• Ethics & Integrity: Proven discretion, integrity, and strong ethical conduct.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Exceptional presentation skills.
• Leadership: Strong supervisory abilities.
• Language: Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer applications.
• Planning & Organization: Strong planning, scheduling, and budgeting skills.
• Conservation Awareness: Understanding of the global and/or regional conservation arena.
• Personal Effectiveness: Strong time management and personal efficiency.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle risk, change, and uncertainty.
• Multitasking: Strong multitasking abilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent negotiation, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment: Strong commitment to conservation and development issues.
• Social Sensitivity: Sensitivity to gender and other current social issues in Pakistan.
• Values Alignment: Adherence to WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Collaboration & Respect.
• Professionalism: Attention to detail and diplomacy.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel to project sites/offices as required.

WWF-Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to amend this document as needed.

To Apply:

 Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.