Director People and Culture

Department: People & Culture Position: Director People & Culture Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PSEB Location:Islamabad Maximum Age: 56 years Role Overview The Director People & Culture will serve as a key member of PSEB’s senior management, responsible for leading the human resources and organisational development function in alignment with PSEB’s mandate and strategic objectives. The role is responsible for building a high-performance, values-driven organisational culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent in support of PSEB’s mission to facilitate Pakistan’s IT and ITeS sector. The Director People & Culture will drive the full spectrum of people management from talent acquisition and onboarding through to performance management, learning & development, employee engagement, and succession planning. The role also provides strategic HR advisory support to the CEO and senior leadership, ensures compliance with applicable government rules and regulations, and champions a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Educational Qualification: ● Minimum 16 years of education with a degree in Human Resource Management / Business Administration / Public Administration / Organizational Psychology / Management Sciences / Social Sciences or a related discipline. ● Higher qualifications or professional certifications in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, or related areas such as SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent shall be an added advantage. ● Degree(s) must be from a HEC-recognized national or international university/institution. Experience: ●Minimum 10 years of post-qualification relevant experience in human resource management, organizational development, talent acquisition, people management, with progressively increasing responsibility. ●Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and frameworks aligned with organizational goals. ●Experience in major HR areas such as talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, or employee engagement in a structured organizational setting. ●Relevant experience in succession planning, workforce planning, and organisational development initiatives is desirable. ●Prior experience in a government, semi-government, or public-sector organisation will be considered highly relevant; however, candidates with strong private-sector HR leadership experience are also encouraged to apply. ●Leadership or decision-making experience, ideally supported by approximately three (3) years in a senior HR role. Familiarity with Pakistan's applicable HR and service rules, government regulations, and compliance requirements will be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities ●Develop and implement a comprehensive people and culture strategy aligned with PSEB’s organisational objectives and mandate. ●Lead the full talent acquisition cycle including job analysis, advertisement, shortlisting, and onboarding ensuring merit-based, transparent, and compliant recruitment processes. ●Design and implement a robust performance management framework, ensuring regular appraisals, goal-setting, and feedback mechanisms are embedded across the organisation. ●Develop and execute learning & development programs to build organisational capability, address skill gaps, and support career progression for PSEB’s workforce. ●Lead succession planning and talent pipeline development initiatives to ensure continuity of leadership and critical functions across the organisation. ●Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance organisational culture aligned with PSEB's values. ●Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and service rules in line with government regulations, best practices, and organisational requirements. ●Provide strategic HR advisory support to the CEO and senior leadership on people-related matters, organisational design, and change management. ●Ensure compliance with applicable government service rules, PSEB regulations, and relevant statutory requirements across all HR functions. ●Oversee the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR data, and workforce analytics to support evidence-based decision-making. ●Lead and develop the People & Culture team, setting clear objectives, reviewing performance, and building team capability. Perform any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by the management. Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has advertised a post of Director People and Culture in Federal. Place of posting: Islamabad, Federal.

Post

Director People and Culture

Department

Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB)

Total posts

1

Pay scale

Lump-sum pay

Employment type

Full Time

Job nature

Contract

Region

Federal

Last date to apply

9 Aug 2026

• Department: People & Culture Position: Director People & Culture Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PSEB Location:Islamabad Maximum Age: 56 years Role Overview The Director People & Culture will serve as a key member of PSEB’s senior management, responsible for leading the human resources and organisational development function in alignment with PSEB’s mandate and strategic objectives. The role is responsible for building a high-performance, values-driven organisational culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent in support of PSEB’s mission to facilitate Pakistan’s IT and ITeS sector. The Director People & Culture will drive the full spectrum of people management from talent acquisition and onboarding through to performance management, learning & development, employee engagement, and succession planning. The role also provides strategic HR advisory support to the CEO and senior leadership, ensures compliance with applicable government rules and regulations, and champions a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Educational Qualification
• Higher qualifications or professional certifications in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, or related areas such as SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent shall be an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and frameworks aligned with organizational goals
• Experience in major HR areas such as talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, or employee engagement in a structured organizational setting
• Relevant experience in succession planning, workforce planning, and organisational development initiatives is desirable
• Prior experience in a government, semi-government, or public-sector organisation will be considered highly relevant; however, candidates with strong private-sector HR leadership experience are also encouraged to apply
• Leadership or decision-making experience, ideally supported by approximately three (3) years in a senior HR role. Familiarity with Pakistan's applicable HR and service rules, government regulations, and compliance requirements will be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a comprehensive people and culture strategy aligned with PSEB’s organisational objectives and mandate
• Lead the full talent acquisition cycle including job analysis, advertisement, shortlisting, and onboarding ensuring merit-based, transparent, and compliant recruitment processes
• Design and implement a robust performance management framework, ensuring regular appraisals, goal-setting, and feedback mechanisms are embedded across the organisation
• Develop and execute learning & development programs to build organisational capability, address skill gaps, and support career progression for PSEB’s workforce
• Lead succession planning and talent pipeline development initiatives to ensure continuity of leadership and critical functions across the organisation
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance organisational culture aligned with PSEB's values
• Develop, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and service rules in line with government regulations, best practices, and organisational requirements
• Provide strategic HR advisory support to the CEO and senior leadership on people-related matters, organisational design, and change management
• Ensure compliance with applicable government service rules, PSEB regulations, and relevant statutory requirements across all HR functions
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR data, and workforce analytics to support evidence-based decision-making
• Lead and develop the People & Culture team, setting clear objectives, reviewing performance, and building team capability. Perform any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by the management

• Bachelor - BE, in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Related Discipline Degree(S) Mu, recognised by HEC
• Minimum 16 years of education with a degree in Human Resource Management / Business Administration / Public Administration / Organizational Psychology / Management Sciences / Social Sciences or a related discipline
• Degree(s) must be from a HEC-recognized national or international university/institution. Experience
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification relevant experience in human resource management, organizational development, talent acquisition, people management, with progressively increasing responsibility

• Required experience: At least 10 years
• 10 Years

• Male: 18 – 56 years
• Female: 18 – 56 years
• Transgender: 18 – 56 years

Age is normally counted as at the closing date given in the official advertisement. Any relaxation shown above applies only where the advertisement allows it - it is never automatic.

1. Psychological assessment

• Paper type: Mcqs

1. Open the official application link shown on this page.
2. Apply to Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) using the method the advertisement specifies.
3. Check the eligibility criteria above against the official advertisement before paying any fee.
4. Submit so that the application reaches on or before 9 Aug 2026.
5. Keep your challan, tracking ID and a copy of everything you sent.