HR / Office Manager

About the role

Veritas Consultancy (UK) Limited is hiring an experienced HR / Office Manager for a group of its companies, based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The role covers human resources and office management, reporting to senior management. It manages day-to-day HR activities, supports employees and managers, and ensures the office runs smoothly and efficiently. The postholder works closely with colleagues and management in both the Islamabad and UK offices.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, employee development and offboarding
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Handle employee relations, including attendance, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, and prepare employment correspondence
• Support payroll administration and maintain accurate employee information
• Review and update HR policies, produce HR reports and support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of the Islamabad office and act as the main contact between Islamabad and the UK office
• Coordinate office procurement, liaise with suppliers, contractors and building management, and coordinate maintenance and facility issues
• Support senior management with administrative and operational requirements and help improve office processes

Required profile

• Previous experience in a Human Resources role with responsibility for employee relations
• Experience in office administration or office management
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Desirable: UK education or an equivalent qualification, and CIPD qualification or working towards it
• Desirable: experience managing facilities, suppliers and office operations

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities