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Position: HR Business Partner (Academics)
Last date to apply: Sunday 15 Feb, 2026

As the Manager HRBP, you will act as a strategic partner to the Academic Leadership, ensuring the university attracts and retains world-class educators and researchers. You will lead the HR lifecycle for both Faculty and Academic Staff, blending high-level governance, such as managing the Selection Board, with agile, data-driven HR operations. Your role ensures that all academic appointments are not only compliant with HEC statutes but also aligned with the institutions vision for academic excellence.

 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT:

 

  • Global & Local Sourcing: execute dual sourcing strategies, headhunting global talent for Faculty positions, and utilizing targeted local channels for Academic Support Staff.
  • Hiring Excellence: Collaborate with Deans/HODs to draft specialized, HEC-compliant job specifications and steer the recruitment of high-caliber Faculty and Academic Staff.
  • Faculty Governance: Serve as the focal person for the Selection Board & HR Committee, managing all logistics, working papers, and communications to ensure a transparent, statute-compliant hiring process.

 

LIFECYCLE OPERATIONS:

 

  • Full-Cycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle for Faculty & Academic Staff, from competency-based hiring to exit management.
  • Onboarding Experience: Deliver a premium onboarding experience, managing relocation for international faculty, and ensuring rapid integration for staff.
  • Contract Administration: Manage contract portfolios and ensure the timely issuance of employment documents and letters.

 

PERFORMANCE, PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT:

 

  • Promotion Cycles: Supervise the administrative execution of Faculty Promotions, ensuring verification of dossiers (publications, peer reviews) before Board presentation.
  • Appraisals: Facilitate annual performance reviews for Faculty and Academic Staff, guiding HODs on objective setting and performance counseling.

 

COMPLIANCE, POLICY & PLANNING:

 

  • Regulatory Adherence: Ensure 100% compliance with HEC regulations, labor laws, and university statutes in all appointments and policy matters.
  • Workforce Planning: Lead the annual HR Manning Budget for academic units, forecasting faculty-to-student ratios and support staff requirements.
  • Advisory: Serve as the primary HR advisor to Deans on policies regarding Sabbaticals, Study Leaves, and Workload.

 

HR OPERATIONS & DIGITALIZATION:

 

  • Data Integrity: Maintain a "Single Source of Truth" in MS Dynamics 365, ensuring accurate records for audits, accreditation, and decision-making.
  • Process Efficiency: continuously optimize HR workflows to reduce turnaround times for recruitment and service delivery.

 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

 

  • MBA or Masters in HR/Management from an HEC-recognized university.

  • Preference will be given to international certifications in HR. 

  • At least 5 Years of HR experience with a minimum of 3 years of managerial experience. Preferably managing Statutory Bodies (Selection Boards) and handling Faculty/Academic Staff affairs.

 

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

 

  • Proven experience in an ERP environment, preferably with MS Dynamics 365 and ATS platforms.
  • Exceptional Interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to confidently engage with C-Suite executives and Academicians. Knowledge of HEC statutes and academic governance will be preferred.