Karachi, Pakistan

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At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

•  Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.
•  Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
•  Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the
• Enterprise.

Role and Impact:

WPP Media Pakistan is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner who will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, driving people initiatives aligned with business goals. You will play a critical role in shaping culture, enabling performance, and building future-ready talent within the organization.

Reporting of the role

This role is reports to Head of People.

3 best things about the job:

1. Be part of a dynamic, high-performance culture within the world’s leading media network
2.  Work alongside industry experts and leadership teams, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making
3. Drive real business impact through people strategy, not just HR operations.

In this role, what your goals will be:

In three months:

• Build strong understanding of business structure, teams, and key stakeholders
• Establish trusted relationships with leaders and employees across your area
• Support ongoing HR initiatives and quickly align with the people plan priorities.

In Six months:

• Lead talent mapping and participate in talent calibration and review sessions
• Support managers in performance management, engagement, and workforce planning
• Drive execution of key HR initiatives within your assigned business areas

In 12 months:

• Act as a trusted strategic HR advisor influencing business and people decisions
• Successfully implement succession plans and strengthen internal talent pipelines
• Deliver measurable impact on engagement, retention, and leadership development

 What will your day look like at WPP Media:

• Partner with business leaders to align people strategy with business objectives
•  Lead talent management initiatives, including talent mapping and succession planning
• Support recruitment strategy by identifying skill gaps and collaborating with hiring teams
• Provide employee relations guidance and coaching to managers
• Drive performance management cycles including goal setting and reviews
• Analyze people data and provide insights for better decision-making
• Support and implement HR projects and culture initiatives

Experience & Qualification:

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in human resources
• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in an HRBP or generalist role
• Strong understanding of talent management, employee relations, and business partnering
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

About Pakistan

WPP Media Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan. 

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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