Head of Human Resources (HR)

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (with routine field visits)

Reports to: Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

About RDRS Bangladesh:

RDRS Bangladesh is a leading national-level development organization with a long-standing commitment to empowering marginalized communities across the country. RDRS works for multisectoral development in 32 districts & employs 3,500 hardworking staff. Rooted in values of justice, equity, and sustainability, RDRS implements a diverse portfolio of programs ranging from microfinance, health, education, livelihoods, youth empowerment, agriculture, and climate resilience to humanitarian response.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and values-driven Female Head of Human Resources to lead and transform our HR function. As a key member of the senior leadership team, she will drive people-centered strategies, foster a culture of excellence and inclusion, and ensure HR systems align with RDRS’s mission and evolving organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with RDRS’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on organizational development, change management, and workforce planning.

• Lead initiatives for organizational culture transformation, staff wellbeing, and gender equity.

• Promote digitalization/automation of day-to-day HR activities with the unit and across the organization.

• In coordination with Senior Management Team (SMT) and guidance from the Board of Trustees update and refine HR policies, structures, systems and process to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Oversee data driven decision making by adopting monitoring framework, HR matrix dashboard and conducting internal HR audits.

• Ensure safeguarding systems are strong, survivor centered, and responsive in coordination with safeguarding focal points.

Talent Management

• Oversee full-cycle talent management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, and succession planning.

• Build a robust talent pipeline and retention strategy to support programmatic excellence.

HR Operations and Compliance

• Ensure the effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and systems in compliance with local labor laws and donor requirements.

• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures with fairness and transparency.

Capacity Building and Leadership Development

• Promote a culture of continuous learning, capacity building, and leadership development across the organization.

• Design and deliver training programs in collaboration with internal departments and external partners.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organization.

• Create safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces free from harassment and discrimination.