HR Manager – Manufacturing / FMCG

Location: Korangi Creek Industrial Park, Karachi, Pakistan
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Manager
Salary: PKR 350,000–400,000+ per month
Work Location: In person

AEG Consulting is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading organization in the food manufacturing, supply chain, and dairy sectors. The successful candidate will oversee critical HR functions such as talent acquisition, HR operations, performance management, learning and development, and employee relations. This role requires strong business partnering skills and hands-on experience managing HR in factory environments, particularly within manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or dairy industries.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for factory operations, supply chain, and dairy business units.
- Coordinate manpower planning, recruitment budgets, and hiring approvals.
- Develop job descriptions and competency profiles for new and existing roles.
- Maintain candidate databases and pipelines for critical and high-turnover positions.
- Ensure timely hiring to meet operational demands.

HR Operations
- Oversee pre-employment checks, employee documentation, and onboarding processes.
- Prepare compensation proposals and salary cost calculations for management approval.
- Coordinate employment offers, salary negotiations, and joining formalities.
- Implement HR policies, procedures, and internal controls effectively.
- Maintain accurate HR records and employee information.

Performance Management
- Coordinate annual goal setting, KPI development, and performance appraisal cycles.
- Facilitate quarterly and annual performance reviews.
- Support managers in addressing employee performance issues.
- Develop initiatives to enhance employee productivity, engagement, and retention.

Learning and Organizational Development
- Identify training needs and coordinate factory-based training programs.
- Support career development, coaching, and employee growth initiatives.
- Maintain training records and learning plans.
- Coordinate organizational development activities and update organizational charts.

Employee Relations and HR Business Partnership
- Manage employee grievances, workplace conflicts, and disciplinary matters.
- Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Partner with factory management, supply chain teams, and business stakeholders.
- Coordinate employee services and address HR-related concerns.
- Prepare HR reports and ensure effective use of HR systems, including MS Dynamics.

Required Qualifications
- MBA in Human Resource Management from a reputable institute.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or dairy industries.
- Strong expertise in talent acquisition, HR operations, performance management, and employee relations.
- Proven experience managing factory HR operations and workforce planning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Dynamics or similar HR systems is preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Strong business acumen and ability to act as a strategic HR business partner.
- Demonstrated skills in coaching, guiding, and developing teams.
- Competitive monthly salary ranging from PKR 350,000 to 400,000+.
- Standard company benefits applicable to full-time managerial positions.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional to contribute to a dynamic organization within the food manufacturing and supply chain sectors, driving HR excellence and supporting business growth.