People & Culture Associate

About us:
Daftarkhwan is one of the pioneers of coworking spaces in Pakistan. Operating in 3 cities within Pakistan, Daftarkhwan is a meeting point for entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprising companies, delivering high-end agile workplaces, suited for the evolving needs of the modern day. Providing our members with exclusive vibrant spaces, making their work seamless, while simultaneously building a cohesive community through our vast but easily accessible network. 

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About the role:
Daftarkhwan is on the lookout for an empathetic, and proactive People & Culture (P&C) Associate to join our Islamabad team. This full-time, on-site role plays a key part in shaping an inclusive and engaging employee experience. You’ll lead efforts across the employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, well-being, and learning & development. If you’re passionate about people, strategy, and culture-building, this role is your chance to drive meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define roles, craft inclusive job descriptions, and execute effective recruitment strategies.

• Source, screen, and manage candidate pipelines while coordinating interviews, offers, and onboarding handoffs.

• Track and refine recruitment metrics to attract diverse, high-quality talent.

• Support performance management, goal-setting, and career development initiatives.

• Identify high-potential employees, aid in succession planning, and promote internal mobility.

• Design and lead engagement programs, including team-building, recognition, and DEIB initiatives.

• Conduct engagement surveys and recommend action plans based on data-driven insights.

• Promote employee well-being through tailored programs, partnerships, and feedback loops.

• Lead onboarding experiences aligned with company culture and ensure seamless pre-arrival logistics.

• Maintain accurate records, ensure compliance, and support HR analytics and decision-making.

• Stay informed on HR trends, labor laws, and industry best practices.

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About you:
If the below sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

 

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.

• 2–3 years of experience in recruitment, HR operations, or employee engagement.

• Strong understanding of HR best practices and labor law basics.

• Proficient in HRIS/ATS tools and MS Office Suite.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Detail-oriented with a passion for building strong team dynamics and workplace culture.

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Life at Daftarkhwan: 
Being a Daftarkhwan team member isn’t your average run-of-the-mill. Here you’ll brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. A community of leaders, idealists, rockstars, and magicians from a variety of career paths, ensuring a network of diverse individuals who continue learning from and empowering others. At Daftarkhwan we’re focused on building an army of leaders. We like to challenge ideas and explore innovative ways of getting things done. Encouraging an open-minded attitude and collaborative work ethic. As an employer, we offer equal opportunity and encourage a democratic and open environment that supports close bonds between our teams and members alike, welcoming individuals from all ethnicities, genders, religions, and orientations in a zero-judgment zone.