APM Terminals

port and terminal operations

HeadofPeopleFunction

Dhaka, Bangladesh FULL TIME
The Brief

“Head of People Function at APM Terminals. Skills: People strategy, talent acquisition, HR governance, Lean culture. Develop and execute People strategy. Lead talent acquisition”

What You'll Achieve.

build the workforce; build the culture; build leadership capability; build operating foundations; support project phase; support future terminal operations; build a stable, values-led workforce

Industry & Context.

port and terminal operations
Problems you'll solve

solving problems at the root

Eligibility Requirements

Comfortable working full-time at the Chattogram terminal during the construction and start-up phase

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12–15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, Proven experience in greenfield/start-up projects or leading large-scale organizational transformations, industrial relations expertise and deep understanding of labour law, workforce dynamics, and regulatory environments, Demonstrated ability to build organizations and scale People functions in complex, multicultural, matrixed settings, Experience with HR systems, business acumen, Proven ability to design and implement workforce strategies in emerging markets, project management and execution discipline, Comfortable working full-time at the Chattogram terminal during the construction and start-up phase, stakeholder influence, cultural awareness, financial acumen, communication skills, integrity, English proficiency

Nice to Have

ideally within infrastructure, logistics, ports, or industrial environments, preferably Workday

What You'll Do.

Develop and execute People strategy

Lead talent acquisition

Establish HR governance

Build and embed culture

Partner with leadership team

Design industrial relations strategies

Implement employee engagement strategies

Set up core HR infrastructure

Ensure compliance with labour laws

Drive D&I initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with the Managing Director; Partner closely with the Project Director; Partner closely with the leadership team

Communication Scope

communication skills

Process & Methodology

project management, execution discipline, manage multiple priorities

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