Senior People Business Partner
Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.
About the team
The Talent & Culture (T&C) team at Careem is on a mission to create an environment where our colleagues can do their best work and grow every day. We are partners to the business, driving people strategies and culture that align with our purpose of simplifying lives and building an awesome organisation. You will be joining a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team that thrives on solving complex problems and delivering meaningful impact across all functions and markets.
About the role
As a Senior People Business Partner, you will be a trusted people advisor and culture partner to our business leaders in Pakistan. Your role will be critical in aligning business objectives with people solutions, enabling leadership capability, enhancing colleague experience, and delivering on our organisational goals. You will work closely with leaders across multiple functions, acting as a catalyst for performance, engagement, and cultural growth.
What you'll do
- Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that drive business performance and colleague engagement
- Coach and influence senior leaders on key people topics such as organisational design, leadership development, talent planning, and change management
- Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to deliver solutions in performance management, learning & development, compensation, and talent acquisition
- Lead strategic projects that build leadership effectiveness, improve team dynamics, and support change initiatives
- Act as a guardian of Careem culture, design and implement initiatives ensuring alignment with our values and ways of working
- Use data and insights to identify trends and opportunities, and propose impactful actions
- Provide expert guidance on people policies, employment law, and best practices in the region
What you'll need
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a business partnering capacity
- Experience working in fast-paced, tech-enabled or high-growth organisations
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence without authority
- Proven track record in coaching leaders, driving culture change, and delivering strategic people initiatives
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of local labor laws and HR practices in Pakistan
- Strong personal credibility, integrity, and alignment with Careem’s values