Alfat Jahan Rusho

Head of Human Resources | Strategic HR Leader | Performance, Governance & Culture Transformation.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

About

I have spent 17+ years doing one thing building people systems that make organizations thrive. As Group Head of HR at Agile Minds Solutions Ltd., I led the entire HR function across 5 business units and 463+ employees — spanning FMCG (Direct Fresh Limited), technology, and service businesses. I have served as a strategic advisor to Boards, CEOs, and COOs not just an HR administrator, but a genuine business partner. My track record in numbers: šŸ”¹ 40% HR efficiency gain through digital transformation šŸ”¹ 25% internal promotions through succession planning šŸ”¹ 12% voluntary attrition reduction šŸ”¹ Zero legal escalations across 5+ years šŸ”¹ 30% reduction in time-to-hire Beyond my corporate role, I provide strategic HR consulting to organizations across multiple sectors — including land development, agriculture, FMCG, and technology building HR functions from scratch and ensuring full Bangladesh Labour Law compliance. I am passionate about three things: Building high-performance cultures that respect people , Championing women in leadership in Bangladesh , Developing the next generation of HR professionals Currently pursuing SHRM-CP (2026) | CHRP Certified | MPHRM University of Dhaka šŸ“© [email protected] |

Experience

  • Agile Minds Solutions Ltd. ()
    • Head Human Resources Development
      Dec 2024 - Present Ā· 1 yr 8 mos

      • Designed and executed a comprehensive People & Culture Strategy to support business expansion. • Served as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on workforce planning and organizational restructuring. • Developed an HR document suite and managed full-cycle recruitment for FMCG operational roles. • Led digital transformation initiatives, significantly improving HR reporting accuracy and reducing manual workload.

    • Senior Human Resources Manager
      Sep 2021 - Jun 2026 Ā· 4 yrs 10 mos

      • Streamlined payroll, compliance, and HR operations across multiple entities to enhance efficiency. • Developed an HRBP model that improved service delivery time by 40%, supporting fast-scaling teams. • Designed comprehensive internal HR policies, including mobile allowance and travel governance frameworks.

  • Senior Human Resources Manager at Direct Fresh
    Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 Ā· 1 yr 6 mos

    - Managed recruitment and selection processes, improving workforce planning and increasing employee profile through innovative methods. - Coordinated with the Finance department to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including precise income-tax calculations. - Created, reviewed, and distributed payroll reports supporting financial projections, audits, HR reviews, and compliance. - Led payroll production for two locations, enhancing payroll efficiency.

  • Interactive Research and Development (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Manager Human Resources
      Jan 2017 - Mar 2020 Ā· 3 yrs 3 mos

      • Successfully streamlined talent acquisition processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-hire and a 20% increase in candidate quality. • Implemented innovative recruitment strategies, including targeted job description drafting and test organization, which led to more efficient and effective candidate selection. Additionally, introduced a comprehensive training needs analysis (TNA) process and developed customized training calendars, resulting in a 25% increase in employee satisfaction with training programs. These initiatives significantly contributed to enhancing the organization's human resources capabilities and supporting its mission objectives. • Coordinated with vendors to install an adapted software system for attendance and leave management, leading to improved accuracy and efficiency in tracking staff attendance and leave. This initiative streamlined HR processes and enhanced overall workforce management capabilities. • Implemented total rewards programs for 58 staff members, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. Provided health and welfare benefits to 57 employees, promoting employee well-being and satisfaction. • Achieved a 57% completion rate for human resources recruitment within 3 weeks, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in the recruitment process. This accomplishment reflects a strategic approach to talent acquisition and a commitment to meeting organizational staffing needs promptly.

    • Assistant Manager HR & Admin
      Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 Ā· 1 yr

  • Assistant Manager HR & Administrative at University Research Co., LLC (URC) & Center for Human Services (CHS)
    Jul 2014 - Dec 2015 Ā· 1 yr 6 mos

    • Successfully streamlined talent acquisition processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-hire and a 20% increase in candidate quality. • Implemented innovative recruitment strategies, including targeted job description drafting and test organization, which led to more efficient and effective candidate selection. Additionally, introduced a comprehensive training needs analysis (TNA) process and developed customized training calendars, resulting in a 25% increase in employee satisfaction with training programs. These initiatives significantly contributed to enhancing the organization's human resources capabilities and supporting its mission objectives. • Coordinated with vendors to install an adapted software system for attendance and leave management, leading to improved accuracy and efficiency in tracking staff attendance and leave. This initiative streamlined HR processes and enhanced overall workforce management capabilities. • Implemented total rewards programs for 58 staff members, ensuring competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent. Provided health and welfare benefits to 57 employees, promoting employee well-being and satisfaction. • Achieved a 57% completion rate for human resources recruitment within 3 weeks, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in the recruitment process. This accomplishment reflects a strategic approach to talent acquisition and a commitment to meeting organizational staffing needs promptly.

  • HR & Admin Officer at HYSAWA
    Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 Ā· 1 yr 8 mos

    • Maintain physical and digital personnel records, including contracts and HR Manpower requests. • Assist in disciplinary actions and handle grievances for the line manager. • Supervise two direct reports (office assistant) and one direct report (Front Desk Officer), managing five outsourced cleaning and maintenance personnel at the Country Office level. • Update internal databases with new hire information and ensure HR compliance. • Schedule job interviews and contact candidates as needed. • Update company databases with new employee data.