HR Lead - Talent Management & Organizational Development

About the Role

Bata Shoe Co. (Bangladesh) Ltd. seeks a highly experienced HR Lead specializing in Talent Management and Organizational Development. The role entails attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining top talent to bolster organizational capabilities and support company growth through strategic HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for critical business positions to secure top-quality talent.
• Develop and sustain a robust talent pipeline by leveraging networking, employer branding, and strategic sourcing.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop talent acquisition and succession strategies.
• Identify gaps in organizational capabilities and design targeted learning and development programs.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, competency mapping, and leadership development efforts.
• Implement organizational development initiatives that improve employee skills, engagement, and overall effectiveness.
• Enhance performance management processes with effective goal setting, talent reviews, and development provisions.
• Conduct training needs analyses and organize development programs aligned with corporate priorities.
• Build partnerships with educational institutions, professional bodies, recruitment firms, and industry networks to attract top talent.
• Utilize HR technology, AI-driven tools, and data analytics to optimize recruitment and talent management outcomes.
• Champion digital HR projects and pursue innovative practices to elevate employee experience.
• Provide data-driven strategic HR insights informed by workforce analytics and market trends.
• Collaborate with various departments to aid organizational change, transformation, and culture-building projects.
• Develop and update HR policies, structures, and processes specific to talent and organizational development.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and labor regulations.
• Keep updated on new HR trends, AI technologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve talent strategies.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related fields.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM, CIPD, or HRCI is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of substantial experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development.
• Experience in multinational companies, manufacturing (FMCG), leather goods/footwear/tannery sectors, or group companies preferred.
• Successful record in recruiting leadership roles and enhancing organizational capabilities.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Proficient in HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office, and HR analytics tools.
• Knowledge and experience using AI-powered HR technologies and digital platforms for recruitment, talent management, learning, and analytics.
• Strong networking, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Location

This position is based in Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh.