HRBP - Retail

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support its Pakistan Retail Organization based in Lahore. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Retail Leadership and Store Management to drive key people initiatives that align with business priorities. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end HR support, including talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, and HR operations. This position is ideal for someone passionate about fostering a high-performance culture and enhancing employee experience within a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with Retail Leadership and functional managers to understand business needs and deliver effective HR solutions.
- Act as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, talent deployment, performance, employee relations, and workforce planning.
- Collaborate on manpower planning, succession strategies, and organizational structure to optimize productivity.
- Support the implementation of the broader People Strategy and ensure HR priorities are executed across the Retail function.
- Lead employee engagement, wellness, and culture initiatives in partnership with Retail Leadership.
- Identify and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DE&I) initiatives aligned with local and global strategies.
- Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent resolution of issues.
- Proactively address potential employee relations risks and recommend interventions.
- Manage disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, and ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws.
- Partner with Retail Leadership on talent identification, succession planning, internal mobility, and development of critical roles.
- Drive the annual performance management cycle including goal setting, reviews, calibration, and development plans.
- Collaborate with Talent & Development on learning and capability-building initiatives.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce deployment to maintain a consistent employee experience.
- Work with the Rewards team on compensation, benefits, and recognition programs.
- Monitor workforce metrics and provide data-driven insights and dashboards to leadership using AI models.
- Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts related to people costs in alignment with business plans.
- Maintain integrity of employee data across HR systems such as Workday and AskHR.
- Develop and implement HR policies and processes compliant with legal requirements and company standards.
- Ensure effective execution of HR processes across all retail locations in line with country HR governance.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Retail Leadership, Country Leadership, Finance, Talent & Development, and external partners such as recruitment agencies and legal counsel.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in management sciences or a related field.
- 5 to 6 years of HR experience with a strong focus on HR Business Partnering, preferably in Retail, Consumer Goods, FMCG, or customer-facing industries.
- Proven experience working with business leaders and frontline teams across multiple locations.
- Proficiency in HRIS/ATS systems such as Workday or SAP.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulatory requirements in Pakistan.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

- Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage both corporate and frontline retail teams effectively.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate HR data into actionable business insights.
- Deep understanding of employee relations, performance management, and HR processes.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and geographically dispersed retail environment.
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and hands-on with a results-driven approach.

This is a full-time position based in Lahore, Pakistan, offering the chance to contribute to a globally recognized brand while advancing your HR career in a vibrant retail setting.