Head of Human Resources


Prime Responsibilities
•  Strategic HR Leadership:
•  Develop and execute a forward-looking human capital strategy aligned with the Bank long-term business objectives and transformation agenda.
•  Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning to ensure sustainable leadership pipelines and future capability.
•  Establish HR metrics and performance indicators that align human capital outcomes with business strategy.
•  Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Managing Director and the Board on people, culture, and organizational matters.
•  Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development:
•  Lead the development of best-in-class talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain high-caliber professionals.
•  Oversee senior and executive recruitment processes and chair selection panels where required.
•  Design and implement leadership development and talent acceleration programs to build the Bank future leadership bench.
•  Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization.
•  Performance Management & Organizational Development:
•  Strengthen the Bank performance management framework to reinforce accountability, productivity, and merit-based progression.
•  Lead key organizational development initiatives, including change management, cultural transformation, and leadership succession.
•  Drive initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, collaboration, and agility.
•  Employee Relations & Engagement:
•  Develop progressive HR policies and initiatives that foster employee engagement, inclusion, and a high-performance culture.
•  Supervise grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and employee counseling in line with best governance practices.
•  Implement structured communication platforms, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to strengthen employee voice and engagement.
•  Compensation & Benefits:
•  Develop and maintain competitive compensation frameworks and pay structures aligned with market benchmarks and business strategy.
•  Conduct salary benchmarking and industry surveys time to time to ensure market competitiveness.
•  Manage employee benefits programs and recommend enhancements that strengthen attraction and retention of talent.
•  HR Governance & Compliance:
•  Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, labor laws, and corporate governance standards.
•  Look after HR-related legal matters and coordinate with legal counsel when required.
•  Strengthen HR reporting, analytics, and HRIS capabilities to support data-driven decision-making.
•  HR Operations & Administration:
•  Provide leadership to the HR team and ensure efficient delivery of HR services across the organization.
•  Administer HR budgeting, vendor management, and external HR advisory engagements where necessary.
•  Collaborate closely with business leaders to ensure HR policies and practices effectively support the Bank strategic priorities.


Qualification & Other Competencies
•  Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or Management from a reputable university.
•  Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, GPHR, CIPD, CHRP, PMP, PRINCE2, or Lean Six Sigma will be considered an advantage.
•  20-25 years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership roles in large organizations (preferably within banking or financial industry).
•  Proven track record in strategic HR leadership, organizational development, and talent management.
•  Demonstrated experience in governance, regulatory compliance, and large-scale organizational transformation initiatives.
•  Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder management capability.
•  Demonstrated ability to drive organizational transformation and cultural change.
•  Deep understanding of modern HR practices including talent strategy, leadership development, and workforce analytics.
•  Ability to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and the Board on people and organizational matters.


Job Location
•  EBL Head Office, Dhaka


Compensation & Benefit
•  EBL offers excellent career growth opportunities with competitive remuneration, performance-based incentives, and continuous learning and development programs.