Human Resource Department

sbp.org.pk; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is seeking experienced HR professionals for Deputy Director (OG-3) / Assistant Director (OG-2) roles based in Karachi. The incumbents will support payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, and policy implementation across departments.

A strong background in HR operations, tax matters, and employee relations is required. Qualifications include a 16-year degree in HR/Management or related fields with HR certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience in a professional setting.
• Experience in payroll processing and tax matters.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing HR policies, SOPs, and proposals across HR domains.
• Lead or participate in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage payroll processing and benefits administration with timely disbursement.
• Handle income tax formalities and salary/tax certificates for staff.
• Compute retirement benefits and final settlements per policy.
• Process staff loans, travel payments, and scholarship matters.
• Oversee monthly pension disbursement and leave management.

Skills

HR policy development

Recruitment & selection

Payroll & benefits administration

Team collaboration

Data interpretation & reporting

Education

HR/Management degree (16 years)

IT/Computer applications knowledge

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS / payroll systems

Job description

StateBank of Pakistan
Excellent Career Opportunities

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for experienced professionals for following positions in Human Resources Department. The positions are based in Karachi.

Deputy Director (OG-3) / Assistant Director (OG-2)

The incumbents will be responsible for:

• Providing hands‑on assistance in development of HR policies, mechanisms, SOPs and proposals, broadly in the areas of talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, training, employee services, employee relations and employee diversity & inclusion.
• Active involvement in recruitment and selection operations.
• Planning and administering employee on‑boarding.
• Engaging with various departments to assist line managers and officers for effective implementation of various policies and procedures.
• Ensuring meticulous implementation of payroll and benefits administration including processing of monthly payroll and ensure proper and timely disbursement of salaries and benefits.
• Processing income tax related matters, calculation of income tax, reimbursement claims of salary and allowance for employees on deputation, issuance of tax certificates, salary certificates etc.
• Calculations of retirement benefits, final settlements based on entitlement, and processing and disbursement as per standard policy ensuring quick turnaround and a smooth process after obtaining necessary approvals.
• Processing Staff Loan and Advances cases, in line with applicable rules and policies and ensuring timely disbursement as per agreed timelines.
• Processing of Travel related payments, education payments and scholarship related matters.
• Ensuring timely disbursement of monthly pension and calculation of entitlements of separated employees.
• Processing leave cases of employees and issuing relevant communications. Monitoring system related issues and co-ordination for developments/enhancements required in leave system.

Education:

Master's or Bachelor's degree (with a minimum of 16 years of education) in Human Resources/business administration/management sciences/Public administration/IT from an HEC recognised domestic or foreign university. Preference will be given to candidates possessing HR related certifications.

Age:

(as on date of advertisement)

Maximum 38 years Maximum 32 years

Relaxation may be allowed in case of additional relevant experience and certifications.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant and demonstrated experience in HR function. Minimum 3 years of relevant and demonstrated experience in HR function.

• Business writing, drafting and Interpersonal skills
• IT and numeracy skills required for managing/operating computerized payroll and benefits systems.
• Team working skills and the ability to collaborate well with others
• Ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner.
• Influencing and negotiating skills to implement personnel policies
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and to prioritise workload.

Compensation:

Competitive market based compensation package backed by attractive salary and well‑rounded benefits structure as per State Bank's rules.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Any candidate who misinforms, attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner, tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Candidate who fails to provide the required information or documents or does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement shall be disqualified from the current drive.