View Vacancy – HR Officer, Grade- AO, Islamabad
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
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Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online Application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Main purpose of job:
The HR Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering a high standard of HR services within a complex and fast-paced environment. This position provides strategic and operational support across core HR functions, including workforce planning, payroll administration, recruitment, and HR information systems. The role demands exceptional attention to detail, strong operational capability, and effective stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance with FCDO policies and employment legislation.
Acting as a key liaison between local teams, the UK, and the Regional HR Hub, the job holder will foster collaborative relationships and ensure seamless communication across the HR network. By maintaining accurate data, supporting talent acquisition, and driving process efficiency, this role directly contributes to the integrity and effectiveness of the overall HR function, influencing organisational performance and employee experience.
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities that a jobholder will be expected to achieve:
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality HR services across the following areas:
Recruitment & Onboarding
• Coordinate CBS recruitment with the Regional HR Hub and Hiring Managers, ensuring compliance with FCDO policies.
• Advise Hiring Managers on job adverts, interview panels, and selection methodologies.
• Liaise with internal teams for clearances and ensure smooth onboarding.
• Ensure accurate staff profile setup in HR systems and maintain recruitment records.
Payroll & HR Data Management
• Prepare and validate monthly payroll adjustment sheets; submit accurate data to the Pay Team on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Update and circulate the Staff Sheet monthly; manage organogram updates and staff tracking sheets.
• Liaise with the Regional HR Hub for CBS-related letters and documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance on staff changes and maintain secure HR documentation.
Learning & Development
• Support mission-wide L&D initiatives and engagement with people forums.
• Contribute to reforms that enhance staff development and organisational capability.
Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
• Support staff surveys to assess engagement and satisfaction.
• Coordinate annual staff vaccination programs and manage health insurance data for employees and families.
• Respond to day-to-day HR queries and provide guidance to staff.
Compliance & Reporting
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate HR data and preparing presentations.
• Maintain and update workforce planning databases, track vacant positions, and provide timely reports to management.
• Ensure HR Team Site is well-organised and documentation is securely stored in compliance with UK GDPR requirements.
Future-Proof HR
• Support HR process automation initiatives to streamline day-to-day HR activities including payroll and recruitment.
• Develop HR data analytics dashboards to provide insights on workforce trends, engagement, and diversity.
• Ensure data privacy and security compliance in all HR systems and processes.
• Drive audit readiness through automated compliance checks and robust documentation.
• Use analytics for inclusion and accessibility, tracking diversity metrics and ensuring HR systems are inclusive and user-friendly.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure)
2 resources:
1x AA, HR Generalist
1x AA, HR Admin Assistant
Learning and development opportunities (if any)
You will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience throughout the performance management cycle, including through formal in-house learning opportunities and team-wide capability initiatives.
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Essential on arrival:
• education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources management.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience preferably in managerial/supervisory role, including recruitment, payroll, and HR data management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing HR processes in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of HR policies, employment legislation, and compliance requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy in data and documentation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical approach to resolving HR issues effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
Language Requirements:
- Language: English
- Level of language required: Fluent written and spoken
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• MBA in Human Resources Management.
• Experience of working with foreign missions, NGOs, multinational organisations and multicultural environment.
• Exposure to Learning & Development initiatives and HR project management.
• Experience of using the financial and management tools and applications.
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Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
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11 February 2026
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Administrative Officer (AO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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South Asia & Afghanistan
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Pakistan
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Islamabad
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British High Commission
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PKR 198,669 per month
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10 April 2026
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For BHC candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates the basic salary will be PKR 198,669 per month. This salary is non-negotiable.
BHC offers a great benefits package that comprises of Annual Domiciliary cover and Medical Insurance Scheme which includes PKR 1,500,000 floater coverage per family for self, one spouse/long term partner and children under the age of 19 or under 23, if in full-time education and not gainfully employed. The Annual Domiciliary cover for day-to-day medical payments is upto PKR 200,000 per family (basis actual bills submission).
Additionally, The British High Commission contributes to a retirement provision in the form of a mandatory provident fund.
FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs.
Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, caste, or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
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Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
a) Complete the Online Application Form
b) Complete the Experience, Professional Skills and Behaviour based Segments in the Online Application Form
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification
To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate behaviours and technical / professional skills, basis your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles – Civil Service Frameworks, which provides a detailed guidance on how these behaviours are defined for each position.
Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to prepare specific examples of when and how you have demonstrated these behaviours in your application, by evidencing a structured response, including your skills and experiences. You briefly describe the situation in which you demonstrated the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.
Internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation and have prior approval from their line manager and should not be on an active formal written warning, else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 11th February 2026 (latest by 23:55 hours PST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
” The start date mentioned in the job advert is tentative and the appointment will be subject to successful clearances including police verification, references, medical, educational, and professional checks. “
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
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