HR Generalist (FJ) (Karachi, PK)

Air Arabia
Karachi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: People, HR & TalentEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Confidentiality","Data accuracy","Stakeholder coordination","Compliance orientation"]

Own the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accurate processing of attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, gratuity, and related compensation items. Support workforce planning and HR budgeting by consolidating headcount needs and forecasting workforce costs, while monitoring budget vs actual variances. Coordinate manpower planning exercises, maintain HR policies and records, drive HR digitalization/automation via HRIS and workflows, and prepare HR dashboards and audit-ready reporting.

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Air Arabia
Air Arabia
2 days ago

HR Generalist (FJ) (Karachi, PK)

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accurate processing of attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, gratuity, and related compensation items. Support workforce planning and HR budgeting by consolidating headcount needs and forecasting workforce costs, while monitoring budget vs actual variances. Coordinate manpower planning exercises, maintain HR policies and records, drive HR digitalization/automation via HRIS and workflows, and prepare HR dashboards and audit-ready reporting.
Location: Karachi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: People, HR & Talent
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle, including preparation, validation, reconciliation, approvals coordination, and timely salary processing.
  • •Process and review payroll-related transactions (attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, loans, arrears, gratuity, end-of-service benefits, insurance, and other compensation/benefits items).
  • •Coordinate workforce planning and annual/mid-year manpower budgeting by consolidating headcount requirements and preparing workforce cost projections in collaboration with Central HR.
  • •Perform payroll audits, month-on-month variance analysis, reconciliations, and exception reviews; resolve discrepancies according to approved policies and procedures.
  • •Support HR digitalization and automation by coordinating HRIS/payroll/recruitment/attendance/self-service system implementation, enhancement, testing, and user acceptance; maintain HR policies and support audits and dashboards.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
  • •6–8 years of progressive HR experience with exposure to payroll, compensation & benefits, manpower planning, budgeting, recruitment, and HR operations.
  • •Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, PHR) is preferred.
  • •Fluent in English and local languages.
  • •Proficient in MS Office and experienced with HRIS/payroll systems; applicant-tracking and employee self-service platforms are preferred.
Experience:HR operationsPayrollAviationRegulated industryMulti-location
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Attention to detailConfidentialityData accuracyStakeholder coordinationCompliance orientation
Certifications:CIPDSHRMPHR
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MS OfficeHRISPayroll systemsApplicant-tracking systemsEmployee self-service platformsHR portalHR automationAutomated workflows

Company Brief

Air Arabia
Air Arabia is a low-cost carrier based in the United Arab Emirates, offering scheduled passenger and cargo services across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe with a focus on affordable regional air travel.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2003
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