Manager Talent Acquisition

PARCO · Karachi division, Pakistan

Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO), an integrated energy conglomerate, is a Joint Venture between Pakistan and Emirate of Abu Dhabi. PARCO owns and operates Pakistan’s most modern refinery, over 2,000 kms of pipeline network, strategic storage facilities and marketing operations. The Company has Joint Ventures with renowned international companies and is continually following an aggressive growth strategy with planned expansions, acquisitions, and penetration into new markets.

Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) is seeking a proactive recruitment leader with a strong industry network, proven headhunting expertise, and the ability to attract, assess, and secure top talent across technical, corporate, and leadership roles.

Qualifications:

Minimum 16 years of education, preferably in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline, from an HEC-recognized university. A Master's degree or MBA with specialization in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.

Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum 14 years of progressive, hands-on experience in Talent Acquisition, including at least 5 years in a recruitment leadership role, preferably within the energy, engineering, or industrial sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end recruitment, executive search, strategic headhunting, talent mapping, and managing permanent and contractual workforce requirements.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting or a comparable Applicant Tracking System (ATS), along with proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, team leadership, and recruitment analytics capabilities, with a proven ability to manage critical and senior-level hiring.
• Certification in psychometric assessments, with practical experience in designing and conducting assessment centres for talent evaluation and selection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment, from talent sourcing and assessment to offer management and onboarding coordination.
• Drive proactive headhunting, talent mapping, and strategic sourcing across the energy, engineering, and industrial sectors.
• Manage internal talent pipelines, succession-linked hiring, and career mobility opportunities.
• Oversee Total Talent Acquisition, integrating permanent and contractual workforce requirements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver effective hiring strategies and exceptional candidate experiences.
• Lead SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting operations, ensuring process efficiency, data accuracy, and reporting compliance.
• Strengthen employer branding and drive recruitment performance through data-driven insights.

PARCO is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our commitment to a conducive work environment is designed to attract and nurture top talent.