VP of Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Lahore, Pakistan (Remote)

Minimum Experience: 12+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role

About Pixalate

Pixalate offers the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV), Mobile Apps, and Websites.

Our platform has been used to unearth multiple high-profile criminal and illegal surveillance cases, including:

• Gizmodo:An iCloud Feature Is Enabling a $65 Million Scam, New Research Says
• Adweek:A 7-Figure Ad Fraud Scheme Running on Roku Underlines Murkiness of CTV
• Washington Post:Your kids’ apps are spying on them
• ProPublica:Porn, Piracy, Fraud: What Lurks Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire
• ABC7 News:The State of Children's Privacy Online
• NBC News:How many apps are tracking your children

Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists, researchers and professionals spans the globe, with presence in California, New York, Washington DC, London, Canada, Singapore and now Pakistan.

About the Role

Pixalate is opening a new office in Lahore, and we are looking for a VP of Human Resources to set up and run HR for our team there.

The work will be hands-on. Early priorities include recommending how we should employ our Pakistan team, putting local policies, payroll and benefits in place, and getting hiring ready as the office grows. You will work closely with our US leadership, HR and Finance teams and be the HR Business Partner for the operations in Pakistan.

Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership and Strategy

• Review how we engage our Pakistan team and make recommendations to our leadership team. 
• Plan HR priorities and budget for the Pakistan office in line with company growth plans.
• Advise executive leadership on all HR matters related to the Pakistan team.
• Work with US HR, Finance, Legal and department managers to keep Pakistan HR practices consistent with company policies.
• Embody the culture and mission of the company, and help keep a remote/hybrid team connected.

Compliance and Risk

• Ensure compliance with Pakistan’s federal and provincial labor and employment laws, including requirements related to contracts, working hours, leave, termination, EOBI and social security, and tax withholding.
• Manage relationships with local legal counsel, tax advisors and any HR, payroll or EOR vendors.
• Ensuring compliance and proper documentation for our consultants and employees in Pakistan.

Policies and Procedures

• Create, maintain and update Pakistan HR policies and a local Employee Handbook / addendum.
• Manage and maintain HR, payroll and benefits information systems and records for the Pakistan team.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and team members on all HR-related matters, including employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Onboard new hires, including offer letters and contracts, background checks, and collecting documentation.
• Offboard employees, including termination meetings, final settlements and paperwork, exit interviews, and closing out employee files.

Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

• Set salary ranges and benefits for Pakistan based on local market data.
• Administer local benefits programs and leave policies.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll (or consultant payments) for the Pakistan team, with verification and approvals from Finance and the CEO.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of status and compensation changes.

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Suggest, develop and implement HR programs to attract, retain and engage top talent in Pakistan.
• Manage recruiting with hiring managers, from sourcing and screening candidates to interviews and offers.
• Set up performance reviews, training and career development.
• Host and lead regular HR meetings and trainings to maintain communication and compliance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role (Director level or above).
• Deep knowledge of Pakistan labor and employment law, payroll and tax requirements, and HR best practices.
• Experience setting up or growing HR in Pakistan for a US-based or international company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working across time zones, with regular overlap with US business hours.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Self-starter who can work independently and is comfortable being hands-on.

Nice-to-Have

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA/MHRM).
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent).
• Experience with entity setup, Employer of Record arrangements, and/or converting contractors to employees.
• Experience in technology, SaaS or high-growth/start-up environments.
• Experience building culture for a growing, remote team.