Head of Human Resources (VP-EVP)

Job Description

Title: Head of Human Resources (VP-EVP)

Company Name: SHIMANTO BANK PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 55 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Masters

• In Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Law or a related discipline from a recognized university.

• Professional certifications such as SHRM, SPHR or equivalent will be considered an added advantage.

• At least 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Age At most 55 years

• Minimum 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with substantial experience in the banking or financial services sector.

• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing the full spectrum of Human Resources functions in a scheduled commercial bank or a leading financial institution.

• Proven expertise in strategic HR leadership, organizational development, succession planning, executive recruitment, compensation and benefits, performance management, industrial relations, employee engagement, HR governance, and HR digital transformation.

• Sound knowledge of Bangladesh Labour Act, Bangladesh Labour Rules, Bangladesh Bank regulations, corporate governance requirements, and contemporary HR best practices.

• Strategic Leadership

• Business Partnership

• Human Capital Strategy

• Organizational Development

• Change & Culture Transformation

• Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

• Succession Planning & Leadership Development

• Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management

• HR Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• High Ethical Standards, Integrity, and Professionalism

• Develop and execute the Bank's Human Resources strategy aligned with the Bank's vision, business objectives, and long-term growth plans.

• Lead all HR functions including Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, HR Operations, HR Administration, and Industrial Relations.

• Design and implement modern HR policies, governance frameworks, service rules, and organizational structures consistent with Bangladesh Bank guidelines, labour laws, and international best practices.

• Lead organizational transformation initiatives, culture building, change management, organizational restructuring, and business process improvement.

• Develop leadership pipelines and succession plans for key executive and critical positions across the Bank.

• Drive performance excellence through an effective Performance Management System (PMS), KPI framework, competency-based assessment, and talent review process.

• Develop competitive compensation, rewards, recognition, and employee value proposition (EVP) strategies to attract and retain high-performing talent.

• Ensure effective employee relations, disciplinary management, grievance handling, ethics management, investigations, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead HR digital transformation initiatives through HRIS, automation, analytics, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making.

• Build a culture of integrity, accountability, innovation, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Represent the Human Resources Division before Bangladesh Bank, regulatory authorities, external auditors, Board Committees, and other stakeholders whenever required.

• Ensure full compliance with Bangladesh Labour Act, Bangladesh Labour Rules, Bangladesh Bank regulations, corporate governance guidelines, and internal policies.

• Negotiable

• Other benefits are as per Bank`s H’s Human Resources Policy