About MBK Global
MBK Global is a Qatar-headquartered technology and transformation platform operating at the intersection of energy, advanced engineering, and Industry 4.0.
We are not a single-product company.
We are an ecosystem orchestrator.
Through a growing portfolio of ventures and delivery entities — including digital.enterprises — MBK Global integrates best-in-class technologies into governed, deployable, and scalable operating models for the energy sector. Our differentiation lies not only in what we build, but in how well and how reliably we execute.
People and talent are therefore core execution capabilities, not support functions.
Role Overview
The HR Manager is a foundational internal role responsible for building and operating MBK Globals talent acquisition and people operations capability across the holding company, ventures, and project teams.
This is not corporate HR.
It is a hands-on, execution-focused role combining recruitment, people operations, and on-the-ground coordination in a CXO-led organisation.
The role operates with strong coordination and escalation responsibility, working closely with CXOs to ensure alignment, discipline, and execution quality across teams.
Operating Context
- MBK Global operates with CXO-led governance and disciplined execution.
- Leadership is regularly present in Pakistan, with active engagement across teams.
- The HR Manager ensures that standards, priorities, and ways of working are consistently applied across ventures and projects, particularly during periods of rapid growth or delivery intensity.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition (Immediate Focus)
Own end-to-end recruitment across :Pakistan (Karachi-based engineering, product, data, design, operations)
Qatar (select senior and client-critical roles)Venture- and project-based teams as activatedTranslate business and delivery needs into clear, realistic role definitionsSource, screen, interview, and close candidates with speed, judgement, and qualityBuild and maintain :warm talent pipelines,venture-specific benches,trusted specialist networksEnsure CXOs and senior leaders engage only with high-quality, high-signal candidatesPeople Operations & HR Foundations
Draft and maintain :employment contracts (Pakistan & Qatar),project-based or fixed-term arrangements,NDAs and IP assignment clauses (critical for app-building and IP-heavy work)Own onboarding and offboarding :Day-1 readiness30-60-90-day plansclean exits aligned to project cadenceMaintain accurate employee and contractor records using Dynamics365BCManage probation, confirmations, and exits professionallyCoordinate payroll inputs and core HR administrationPerformance, Culture & Accountability
Support implementation of :clear role expectations,delivery-oriented objectives,regular feedback and performance conversationsSupport managers in :addressing underperformance early,managing delivery pressure without burnoutUphold meritocracy and professional standards across teams, ventures, and projectsCoordination & Escalation (Pakistan)
Act as a first point of coordination for people-related and team-level matters in Pakistan.Surface risks, frictions, or conduct issues early and factually.Coordinate with Operations, IT, and Finance to resolve issues efficiently.Escalate matters to CXOs with clear context, options, and recommendations.Required Profile
Experience & Background
7–12 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, or people operationsStrong hands-on recruitment experience in PakistanExperience supporting :start-ups or scale-ups,technology / product / delivery organisations,venture- or project-based teamsExposure to international hiring (Qatar / GCC) is a strong advantageSkills & Capabilities
Strong judgement in assessing talent and role fitStructured interviewer; clear communicatorComfortable hiring for speed, accountability, and delivery intensityStrong operational discipline and attention to detailStrong working knowledge of HR systems and HR data models, including experience designing, implementing, or operating HRIS / people systemsExperience with Microsoft-based platforms is strongly preferred, including Dynamics 365 Business Central or adjacent Microsoft ecosystem tools, with an emphasis on clean data, controlled workflows, and scalable designAble to operate calmly in fast-moving, high-pressure environmentsPersonal Attributes
High integrity and confidentialityLow ego, high ownershipComfortable coordinating peers and senior stakeholdersBias for action and follow-throughSound judgement in ambiguous situationsWhat Success Looks Like
Key venture and project roles filled quickly and welldigital.enterprises delivery teams staffed immediatelyClean onboarding and offboarding aligned to delivery cadencePredictable hiring rhythm across holding, ventures, and projectsCXOs spending less time firefighting people issuesWhy This Role Is for You
This role is for you if you :
enjoy building talent engines, not administering policies,think in systems, workflows, and data, not ad-hoc processes,can move fast while maintaining judgement and discipline,are comfortable acting as a trusted coordinatorwant to help build serious technology ventures — properly.one well, this role becomes a multiplier across every MBK Global venture, while remaining grounded, professional, and execution-focused.