Md. Arifur
Rahman
Dynamic HR Leader with 12+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Performance Management, HR Operations & Compliance. Certified by SHRM, AIHR, ATD, HRCI & AON.
Professional Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR Leader with 12+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Performance Management, HR Operations, and Compliance.
Proven ability to design competitive compensation and benefits structures, build performance-driven cultures through KPI/OKR frameworks, and govern payroll and statutory compliance with full accountability.
Experienced in leading organization-wide performance appraisal cycles, calibration sessions, and analytics-driven reward decisions. Holds global certifications from SHRM, ATD, HRCI, AIHR, and AON.
Adept at partnering with senior leadership to align people strategies with organizational objectives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Tools & Platforms
Professional Memberships
Society for Human Resource Management (USA)
Bangladesh Society for Human Resource Management
Core Competency Spectrum
Professional Experience
Cross-industry leadership spanning Manufacturing / Textile, Healthcare, Development (NGO / INGO), Retail, and Construction.
Manager, Human Resources (Head of Department)
April 2025 – PresentAKSID Corporation Limited
Oversee entire HR function as HOD for a group of four companies (AKSID Corporation, ORTRIO, AKSID PureChem, SPARK Marketing). Designed integrated PMS ecosystem — KPIs → JD-aligned appraisals → IDP → Promotion & Progression Framework → Merit-based Reward Policy. Implemented Zoho People HRIS enabling data-driven HR decisions.
HR Coordinator
December 2021 – March 2025Research, Training and Management (RTM) International
Managed full HR function across donor-funded projects at Cox's Bazar Field Office. Maintained 100% audit compliance across all UN, UNICEF, and World Bank-funded projects. Led 90-member team as Acting Project Manager (UNICEF/WB MNCH Project). Enhanced recruitment efficiency by 15% through proactive diversity-focused hiring.
Manager, Human Resources
June 2021 – November 2021Habibur Rahman Textile Mills Ltd.
Oversaw end-to-end payroll governance, salary structures, and statutory benefits for all categories. Successfully implemented the KORMEE HRMS system, digitizing the entire HR management function.
Leadership & Capability Development
Driving business performance through structured learning interventions, ADDIE instructional design, and executive coaching.
ADDIE Model Implementation for Sales Performance
Objective: Designed structured training framework to improve sales capability and learning effectiveness.
Impact: Strengthened training design approach and improved sales performance consistency.
Leadership Excellence & People Management
Objective: Enhanced leadership and decision-making capability among mid-level managers.
Impact: Improved team engagement, psychological safety, and managerial effectiveness.
Negotiation Mastery & Strategic Influence
Objective: Strengthened negotiation frameworks and tactical deal structuring.
Impact: Elevated win-win client negotiations and cross-departmental alignment.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Objective: Cultivated proactive mindset and personal leadership across organizational tiers.
Impact: Higher individual productivity, mutual trust, and accountability.
HR Services & Advisory
Specialized executive solutions spanning compensation structures, performance ecosystems, organizational compliance, and digital HRIS workflows.
Total Rewards Design
Competitive, equitable salary structures with merit-based reward frameworks, incentive programs, and compensation benchmarking aligned to market and business goals.
Performance Management
End-to-end PMS design linking KPI/OKR frameworks, goal-setting, calibration sessions, appraisal cycles, and a Promotion & Progression Framework.
Talent & Succession Planning
9-Box Talent Management Framework, succession planning, high-potential identification, and workforce planning strategies.
Learning & Development
TNA-linked Individual Development Plans (IDPs), instructional design, Training of Trainers (ToT), and Kirkpatrick model evaluation.
HR Compliance & Governance
Bangladesh Labor Law compliance, payroll governance, HR SOPs, audit readiness, and donor standard compliance (UN, UNICEF, World Bank).
HRIS Implementation
Zoho People HRIS implementation, HR analytics, KPI dashboards, people analytics, real-time reporting, and digital workflow management.
Projects & Case Studies
Strategic HR initiatives and enterprise transformations delivered across companies with measurable business returns.
Integrated PMS Ecosystem
AKSID Corporation Limited (Group of 4 Companies)
Designed and implemented a fully integrated, end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) covering four group companies across diverse sectors.
- KPI framework → JD-aligned appraisals → Individual Development Plans
- Structured Promotion & Progression Framework by organizational grade
- Merit-based Reward Policy establishing measurable compensation fairness
Zoho People HRIS Transformation
AKSID Corporation Limited
Led the full implementation and administration of Zoho People HRIS, digitizing the entire HR management function and enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Executive real-time HR analytics dashboards for C-suite
- Paperless digital appraisal and leave management workflows
- Automated payroll feeds, statutory record storage, and attendance tracking
"Sales Gamify" Recognition Architecture
AKSID Corporation Limited
Designed and launched a gamified sales incentive program and structured recognition scheme linked to measurable quarterly performance targets.
- High-energy competitive monthly milestone challenges
- Tiered rewards structure boosting non-monetary and monetary incentives
- Direct measurable correlation to accelerated sales volume
Professional Certifications
8 internationally recognized global certifications with verifiable credentials.
Certified Compensation & Benefits Professional
AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR)
Certified Organization Development Professional
Cambridge Academy of Professionals
Certified Learning & Development Specialist
AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR)
Security Risk Management Professional (SRMP-C)
INSSA
Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional
KPI Mega Library
Certified KPI Professional
KPI Mega Library
Certified Talent Management Professional
AON HR Learning Center
Certified People Analytics Specialist
AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR)
Academic Background
Master's in Human Resource Development & Industrial Relations
Jahangirnagar University
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management
United International University
CGPA: 3.69 · 2015
MBA in Human Resource Management
Southeast University
CGPA: 3.26 · 2014
Master of Business Studies in Management
National University
Second Class · 2013
Bachelor of Business Studies in Management
National University
Second Class · 2011
Executive Training Programs
21 structured programs spanning Total Rewards, Performance Management, Leadership Development, and Statutory Compliance.
Master Class on Goal Setting
Training of Trainers (ToT)
Master Class on Leadership Excellence
Fire Safety Management (FSM)
ISO 9001:2015 QMS Auditor
Foundations of SEAH Investigations
OKR Goal Setting A-Z
KPI Certification
Fraud Awareness Training
Universal Competency Framework (UCF)
Compensation & Benefits Strategy Masterclass
HR Analytics with Power BI & Excel
Prevention of Harassment and Abuse of Authority
Bangladesh Labor Act 2006 & Rules 2015
Disciplinary Action & Domestic Inquiry
Strategic Human Resource Planning
Payroll Management & Tax Deduction at Source
Organization Development Interventions
Employee Engagement Strategies
Talent Acquisition Paradigm Shifts
Disciplinary Procedure & Inquiry
Let's Connect
Open to new executive leadership opportunities, organizational consulting, and strategic Total Rewards advisory.
Available for strategic Total Rewards design, HR audits, KPI framework rollouts, and executive team mentorship. Inquiries responded to within 24 hours.
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