Assistant HR Business Partner

Nestlé is looking for a committed Assistant HR Business Partner to join their team in Lahore, Pakistan, on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you will support key people priorities by working closely with functional teams to facilitate talent acquisition, boost employee engagement, and assist in implementing talent and succession strategies. Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you will play an essential role in building a strong talent pipeline, enabling capability development, and ensuring the smooth execution of core HR processes that drive sustainable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in aligning and implementing people strategies that attract, develop, retain, and maximize employee contributions in line with both short- and long-term business objectives. Support the deployment of Nestlé’s Leadership Principles to cultivate an open, empowering, fair, and inclusive work culture, while ensuring the effective execution of organizational development initiatives. Help identify practical solutions to business challenges, ensuring alignment with Nestlé’s principles, policies, and local context.

Contribute to managing organizational transitions and shaping a culture that supports Nestlé’s strategic goals. Support business teams in executing core people processes, including performance management, salary reviews, job evaluations, and goal alignment. Assist in deploying talent management practices that meet business needs and enable employee development.

Ensure a compliant and efficient recruitment process in adherence to internal policies and external regulations. Equip hiring managers with the necessary tools and capabilities for effective engagement and manage multiple sourcing channels to strengthen the talent pipeline. Build and maintain strong relationships with key recruitment stakeholders.

Oversee organizational development initiatives by coordinating efforts with the Center of Excellence (CoE) and ensuring the implementation of people practices against established metrics. Organize and deliver training and development programs in collaboration with CoE to achieve both team and individual goals. Drive engagement initiatives within the assigned business unit or function to foster a culture where employees feel valued, motivated, and connected to the organization’s mission.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or Organizational Psychology, from an HEC-recognized institution is required. Candidates should have at least 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in talent management, organizational development, learning, or business partnership.

Demonstrated ability to be proactive, adaptable, and responsive to changing market demands is essential. A strong commitment to continuous learning and the ability to adapt workforce planning and retention strategies are important. Experience in engaging employees by effectively communicating company values, culture, career growth opportunities, and employee benefits is expected.

Exposure to working in matrix-structured organizations with multiple divisions or business groups/categories is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with line managers, HR teams, and other internal and external stakeholders are necessary for success in this role.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Prior experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is considered an advantage. This role offers the opportunity to work within a globally recognized organization committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace culture.

Candidates will engage in meaningful organizational development initiatives and talent management practices that contribute to both personal and business growth. This position provides a unique chance to contribute to Nestlé’s ongoing success by supporting critical HR functions and driving people strategies aligned with the company’s mission and values.