Career Opportunity: HR Manager Role Announced by Singapore-Based Maritime Group in Karachi
A leading Singapore-based Maritime Group with a strong operational presence in Pakistan has announced a compelling career opportunity for experienced human resources professionals. The company is seeking a highly capable and results-driven HR Manager to lead the full spectrum of human resource management for its seaborne workforce, based at the Group’s Karachi office.
The role represents a strategic leadership position within a dynamic, cross-border maritime operation, offering the chance to shape HR policies, manage seafarer lifecycles, and ensure compliance with both local and international regulations.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
The position comes with a clear set of qualifications:
· Education: Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management. Additional HR certifications such as SHRM or CIPD will be preferred.
· Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience is required, including at least 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
· Equal Opportunity: The Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
· Remuneration: Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities
The HR Manager will be entrusted with a wide range of duties, grouped into four core areas:
- Strategic HR Leadership
· Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives and maritime industry requirements.
· Advise senior management on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
· Lead HR policy formulation, review, and enforcement across all departments.
- Talent Acquisition & Seafarer Management
· Supervise end-to-end recruitment of seafarers across all designations.
· Strategically build and expand a robust database of qualified seafarers via job portals, maritime institutions, and industry networks.
· Direct the entire seafarer onboarding lifecycle, including availability confirmation, credential verification, interviews, contracts, medicals, visa processing, and travel coordination.
- HR Operations & Compliance
· Ensure accurate maintenance and governance of all employee service records, contracts, and HR documentation.
· Guarantee compliance with Pakistani labor laws, maritime regulations, and company HR policies.
· Liaise with relevant government agencies such as the Pakistan Shipping Office and Mercantile Marine Department on seaborne human resource matters.
· Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality regarding employee and organizational data.
- Employee Relations & Engagement
· Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture through structured engagement initiatives and open-door practices.
A Strategic Role in Maritime HR
This announcement underscores the growing demand for specialized HR leadership in Pakistan’s maritime sector. The successful candidate will not only manage routine HR functions but also play a pivotal role in shaping workforce strategy for a global shipping operation.
Qualified professionals with a background in seafarer management, labor law compliance, and cross-border recruitment are particularly encouraged to apply.
For more details on the application process, interested candidates are advised to contact the Group’s Karachi office directly.
This article is based on a published job advertisement and is intended for informational purposes.
