Director of Human Resources

Job Description

Title: Director of Human Resources

Company Name: BRAC University

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Job Context:
∎ Brac University is seeking to move well beyond being one of the leading universities in Bangladesh and position itself as one of Asia`s leading international universities. To support this aim we are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual with the ability to provide strategic human capital leadership at a time when significant organizational change and improvement is taking place. If you are a seasoned human-resources professional with the skills and experience to manage positive organizational change we look forward to hearing from you.
∎ We are proud of our association with BRAC, the world`s largest NGO and share its commitment to uphold human values and support sustainable development. You will enable the University to recruit, develop and motivate a high performing workforce capable of achieving the University`s aims on the international stage. The medium of instruction at Brac University is English.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Director of Human Resources is a senior leader that provides Brac University with strategic leadership in all human capital related matters as the University evolves its culture and processes into becoming a high performing institution. He/she will direct the HR function and be responsible for the strategic human resource planning required to deliver organizational effectiveness and provide the institution with the best people talent available and position it as an employer of choice in Bangladesh.
∎ This will be achieved by being aware of international best practice trends and processes and implementing appropriate best practice at Brac University.
∎ Provide functional expertise in compensation and benefits, learning and development, talent resourcing and retention, employee relations, performance management and change management.
∎ Serve as a trusted advisor to the President/ VC on strategic/HR matters and key members of the Executive team by providing strategic advice and direction to senior colleagues and staff across the university
∎ Design the HR function to meet the long term aims of Brac University, and build the necessary skills and knowledge in the HR team to undertake complex leading edge HR work

Additional Requirements:
∎ A strong human-resources professional with plenty of energy and a proven track record of successfully leading the full range of human capital services. Demonstration of strategic capabilities and tangible evidence of achieving meaningful results at a senior level will be necessary. Furthermore, evidence of understanding and being able to respond successfully to the needs of a broad stakeholder group will be required.
∎ Significant experience of providing leadership to the human resources function of a complex organization. Experience of improving internal processes and managing change. Strategic thinking, effective leadership, influencing skills, very strong interpersonal skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of international colleagues and external stakeholders is essential. Experience of undertaking previous international assignments would be beneficial.

Application Deadline: September 13, 2019

Company Information:
∎ BRAC University
∎ Business : University

Category: HR/Org. Development