HR Officer

Sunday Bazar, a growing retail and e-commerce brand specializing in pre-loved footwear, bags, accessories, and lifestyle products, is looking for a motivated and organized HR Officer to join their team. This full-time, on-site role is based in Model Colony, Gulshan-e-Jami, Malir, Karachi, with working hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. The HR Officer will support various human resources functions to help maintain an efficient, professional, and employee-friendly workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection: Assist with the full recruitment cycle, including posting job ads, screening CVs, shortlisting candidates, and scheduling interviews. Coordinate with hiring managers and communicate with candidates throughout the process. Maintain recruitment records and update the hiring pipeline. Prepare job descriptions, offer letters, appointment letters, and other employment documents. Manage candidate communication and joining formalities.

Attendance & Leave Management: Monitor daily employee attendance, including late arrivals, absences, and missed entries. Maintain accurate attendance records and follow up on discrepancies with employees. Process leave requests and keep detailed leave records. Prepare monthly attendance summaries to support payroll processing. Collaborate with department heads on attendance and punctuality matters.

Payroll & Compensation Support: Assist in preparing monthly payroll by verifying attendance, leave, advances, overtime, and deductions. Maintain salary, advance, and deduction records with confidentiality. Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve payroll discrepancies while safeguarding sensitive compensation information.

Employee Records & Documentation: Maintain and update employee files, personal information, and HR databases. Organize employee documentation such as offer letters, contracts, warnings, and confirmation letters. Track probation periods, confirmations, resignations, and exits to ensure records are complete and accurate.

Employee Relations & HR Administration: Respond to routine employee queries regarding HR policies, attendance, leaves, and company procedures. Assist in addressing employee concerns and workplace issues professionally. Support disciplinary processes, including warning letters and attendance follow-ups. Assist with onboarding, orientation, employee engagement activities, and internal communications. Support the implementation of HR policies and perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of relevant HR experience; practical HR internship experience will also be considered. A basic understanding of recruitment, attendance, leave administration, and payroll processes is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and attention to detail are necessary. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally. A proactive attitude with strong follow-up and coordination skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, is important.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Experience with attendance management systems or HR software is advantageous. The position offers performance-based annual increments, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment. Additional benefits include company-sponsored Friday lunches and recognition and rewards for performance. The salary range for this role is PKR 35,000 to 45,000 per month. Candidates must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate to Gulshan-e-Jami, Model Colony, Malir, Karachi before starting. Fluency in English and prior HR experience are preferred.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking to build their HR career within a dynamic retail and e-commerce setting.