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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:
- Be part of a dynamic, high-performance culture within the world’s leading media network
- Work alongside industry experts and leadership teams, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making
- 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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With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role.
We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.
What this job can offer you
The Payroll Specialist Lead - Pakistan is a critical role within Remote’s dynamic global payroll organization. Nestled within our EOR and Payroll Operations Team, this role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll operations within assigned countries while also contributing to the improvement and scalability of our global payroll processes.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Payroll Operations, Tax, Finance, Product and Customer Success, while coordinating with diverse payroll partners where applicable.
This role is well suited for a mid-to-senior career payroll ops professional who has deep hands-on experience running payroll in complex environments and is comfortable operating in globally distributed teams.
What you bring
- Brings meaningful mid-senior career experience in Pakistani payroll operations, including hands-on responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing in Pakistan
- Has managed payroll in multi-country environments or global organizations, with exposure to different payroll systems and local regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders in Remote’s payroll ecosystem, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex payroll scenarios.
- Strong written and oral communicator, comfortable working in asynchronous and globally distributed environments.
- Takes ownership of outcomes, raises risks early, and approaches operational challenges with curiosity and accountability.
- Comfortable working in scrappy, quick-moving start-up environments.
- Proficient in payroll tools and data analysis using in-house and external platforms
- Experience working in remote or globally distributed teams is an advantage.
- Demonstrates strong fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with country-specific regulations and statutory requirements.
- Own end-to-end payroll execution for assigned jurisdictions, including validation of payroll inputs, payroll calculations, and post-payroll processes.
- Act as a subject matter expert on country payroll requirements, staying up to date with legislative, tax, and regulatory developments that may impact payroll operations.
- Support the operational implementation and rollout of payroll services in new or expanding jurisdictions, ensuring payroll execution processes are effectively integrated into operational workflows.
- Serve as a key point of coordination for internal teams and external stakeholders on country payroll matters.
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, operational risks, or compliance issues, exercising sound judgment when escalating complex matters.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll operational processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational transparency.
- Support the development and maintenance of payroll documentation and operational knowledge to ensure processes remain clear, scalable, and aligned with internal governance requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements, statutory updates, and operational improvements impacting payroll.
- Contribute to the adoption of automation and AI-enabled tools that improve payroll operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Participate in testing activities related to payroll system developments, enhancements, and process improvements to ensure operational readiness.
Practicals
- You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations
- Team: Global Payroll Operations
- Location: Pakistan
- Start date: As soon as possible
Application process
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with team members (no managers present)
- Interview with future manager
- Bar Raiser Interview
- Prior employment verification check
Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
Benefits
- work from anywhere
- flexible paid time off
- flexible working hours (we are async)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- mental health support services
- stock options
- learning budget
- home office budget & IT equipment
- budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
How you’ll plan your day (and life)
We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.
You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
If that sounds like something you want, apply now!
How to apply
- Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
- We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
- If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.
Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.
We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.
At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here.
Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
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Payroll Specialist Lead - Pakistan
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About Remote
With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role.
We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.
What this job can offer you
The Payroll Specialist Lead - Pakistan is a critical role within Remote’s dynamic global payroll organization. Nestled within our EOR and Payroll Operations Team, this role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll operations within assigned countries while also contributing to the improvement and scalability of our global payroll processes.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Payroll Operations, Tax, Finance, Product and Customer Success, while coordinating with diverse payroll partners where applicable.
This role is well suited for a mid-to-senior career payroll ops professional who has deep hands-on experience running payroll in complex environments and is comfortable operating in globally distributed teams.
What you bring
- Brings meaningful mid-senior career experience in Pakistani payroll operations, including hands-on responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing in Pakistan
- Has managed payroll in multi-country environments or global organizations, with exposure to different payroll systems and local regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders in Remote’s payroll ecosystem, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex payroll scenarios.
- Strong written and oral communicator, comfortable working in asynchronous and globally distributed environments.
- Takes ownership of outcomes, raises risks early, and approaches operational challenges with curiosity and accountability.
- Comfortable working in scrappy, quick-moving start-up environments.
- Proficient in payroll tools and data analysis using in-house and external platforms
- Experience working in remote or globally distributed teams is an advantage.
- Demonstrates strong fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with country-specific regulations and statutory requirements.
- Own end-to-end payroll execution for assigned jurisdictions, including validation of payroll inputs, payroll calculations, and post-payroll processes.
- Act as a subject matter expert on country payroll requirements, staying up to date with legislative, tax, and regulatory developments that may impact payroll operations.
- Support the operational implementation and rollout of payroll services in new or expanding jurisdictions, ensuring payroll execution processes are effectively integrated into operational workflows.
- Serve as a key point of coordination for internal teams and external stakeholders on country payroll matters.
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, operational risks, or compliance issues, exercising sound judgment when escalating complex matters.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll operational processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational transparency.
- Support the development and maintenance of payroll documentation and operational knowledge to ensure processes remain clear, scalable, and aligned with internal governance requirements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements, statutory updates, and operational improvements impacting payroll.
- Contribute to the adoption of automation and AI-enabled tools that improve payroll operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Participate in testing activities related to payroll system developments, enhancements, and process improvements to ensure operational readiness.
Practicals
- You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations
- Team: Global Payroll Operations
- Location: Pakistan
- Start date: As soon as possible
Application process
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with team members (no managers present)
- Interview with future manager
- Bar Raiser Interview
- Prior employment verification check
Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.
At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.
At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis.
Benefits
- work from anywhere
- flexible paid time off
- flexible working hours (we are async)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- mental health support services
- stock options
- learning budget
- home office budget & IT equipment
- budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
How you’ll plan your day (and life)
We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.
You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
If that sounds like something you want, apply now!
How to apply
- Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
- We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
- If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.
We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.
Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Remote - Referral Board
Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.
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
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