Lahore University of Management Sciences Hiring for Director Human Resources at Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Full Time

To provide strategic direction for the effective use of human resources at LUMS. To plan, lead, develop, and coordinate the policies and staff of the HR department ensuring legal compliance to and implementation of the University’s overall vision, mission, and strategy. This covers all aspects of HR service delivery inclusive of attraction, development, and retention of talent and ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing support to the Vice Chancellor and the Provost, on all major initiatives of the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Planning: Develop and implement human resources strategies aligned with the university’s overall goals and objectives.
• Advise the VC, Provost, Directors, and Head of Departments in areas of policy, contracts, and other matters related to Human Resources.
• Drive innovative strategies to optimize the HR function’s effectiveness and efficiency, encompassing onboarding, retention, performance evaluation, total rewards, succession planning, talent development, and employee relations.
• Responsible for talent acquisition of staff positions and supporting the activities of academic appointments, consistent with the University’s diversity and equal opportunities plan.
• Serve as a lead authority to ensure University policies, procedures and systems comply with government-relevant laws and regulations while promoting a positive work culture and a diverse, inclusive environment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of training programs for faculty and staff.
• Act as a change agent to drive and oversee cultural and organizational development initiatives, while spearheading the transformation of HR processes and practices.
• Furnish the management with analytics and reports concerning HR-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Undertake additional responsibilities as delegated by the Vice-Chancellor.

Knowledge & Skills

• Budget planning
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Total Rewards
• Performance Evaluation
• Organizational Planning & Development
• Employee Relations
• HR Information Systems (SAP is preferable).

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Consultation
• Analytical Aptitude
• Ethical Practice
• Global Mindset
• HR Expertise
• Leadership & Navigation
• Relationship Management
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications And Experience

• Master’s degree in HR or Management.
• SHRM (SCP/CP), Chartered CIPD, or similar level HR qualifications.
• At Least 15 years of progressive experience in Human Resources positions with 10 years in leadership/managerial HR roles.

What We Offer

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical center, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

Covid-19

You will be requested to submit proof of vaccination during advanced stages of the process as Campus entry is restricted to fully vaccinated individuals. During a Covid-19 lockdown, you may be required to work from home, which will require you to create a suitable work environment for yourself (internet connectivity, an environment that supports your productivity at home per your own preferences and working style, setting your own work-hours, etc.).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.