BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco Bangladesh has an exciting opportunity for Head of Talent, Culture & Inclusion – Bangladesh
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and execute the Bangladesh Talent, Culture & Inclusion strategy in alignment with business, Area and Global priorities.
- Partner with the Bangladesh Leadership Team to strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability and business transformation.
- Lead talent reviews, succession planning, talent calibration, workforce planning and capability-building processes across the organization.
- Build sustainable pipelines and succession coverage for critical, leadership and business-critical roles.
- Drive employee engagement, culture transformation and high-performance initiatives, ensuring measurable improvements in organizational health.
- Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion priorities and strengthen representation, belonging and inclusion across diverse talent segments.
- Provide strategic guidance on organization design, workforce transformation, leadership effectiveness and complex organizational change.
- Shape the Industrial Relations strategy and ensure compliance with BAT governance, people policies and applicable Bangladesh labor legislation.
- Lead, coach and develop the Bangladesh HR team while partnering with HR Business Partners, Functional Directors and specialist HR teams to deliver integrated people solutions.
- Advise and influence senior stakeholders on people-related opportunities and risks and represent Bangladesh in Area and Global Talent & Culture forums.
What are we looking for?
- 12–15 years’ progressive HR experience within multinational organizations.
- Strong experience across Talent Management, Organization Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement and culture transformation.
- Proven track record of advising senior leadership teams and leading complex organizational change initiatives.
- Strong understanding of succession planning, workforce planning, organizational design and leadership capability development.
- Sound knowledge of Bangladesh Labour Law, governance, compliance and Industrial Relations practices.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, influencing, stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.
What we offer you?
- A senior, influential role shaping the talent, culture, inclusion and organizational capability agenda for BAT Bangladesh.
- The opportunity to advise the Bangladesh Leadership Team and influence critical people and business transformation priorities.
- Exposure to Area and Global Talent & Culture forums within a globally connected organization.
- The opportunity to build leadership pipelines, strengthen organizational resilience and create a high-performing, inclusive and future-ready workplace.
- A dynamic, purpose-driven leadership role with significant impact on people, culture and sustainable business performance.
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
