HR Manager

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, is a non-profit, international organization that focuses on improving agricultural production systems, particularly for basic cereals like maize and wheat. Established to address the challenges of security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and poverty, CIMMYT operates in the Global South and collaborates with various partners to enhance the livelihoods of resource-poor farmers. The organization is part of the CGIAR Research Centers, which is a global partnership dedicated to research for a food-secure future. CIMMYT's mission includes reducing poverty, enhancing nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. The organization is committed to fostering a productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system while adhering to planetary boundaries. For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

Job Overview:
The HR Manager position at CIMMYT Bangladesh is a strategic role that encompasses the full spectrum of human resources management. The HR Manager will ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services while acting as a strategic partner to the Country Management and Program Leaders. This role requires compliance with Bangladesh labor laws and organizational HR policies. The HR Manager will be responsible for talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, and initiatives that promote a positive organizational culture. The position is crucial for supporting the overall mission of CIMMYT by ensuring that the organization has the right talent in place to achieve its goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The HR Manager will perform a variety of duties including: acting as an HR partner to Country Management and Program Leaders, managing recruitment and selection processes for Locally Recruited Staff (LRS), identifying training and development needs, supporting performance management processes, providing HR advice on employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor legislation and HR policies, overseeing HR administration for LRS, supporting the administration of Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS), supervising HR Analysts, and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor. This role requires a proactive approach to managing HR functions and ensuring alignment with CIMMYT's policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. They should have 10-12 years of relevant HR experience, particularly in HR business partnering, recruitment, training, and development. Proven experience in advising management on staffing and people management is essential, along with strong knowledge of Bangladesh labor laws and HR best practices. Hands-on experience in recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and employee relations is also required. Experience in multi-location or international organizations is preferred, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Educational Background:
A Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background is essential to ensure that the HR Manager has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage human resources within CIMMYT.

Experience:
The HR Manager should have 10-12 years of relevant HR experience. This experience should include a strong focus on HR business partnering, recruitment, training, and development. Candidates should have a proven track record of advising management on staffing and people management, as well as experience in performance management and employee relations. Experience in multi-location or international organizations is preferred, indicating a familiarity with diverse work environments and HR practices.

Languages:
Fluency in English (both written and spoken) and Bengali is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is crucial for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.

Additional Notes:
The HR Manager position is offered as an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. CIMMYT provides an attractive remuneration package, including health insurance and other benefits. The recruitment process will begin on 5th November 2026, and applications must include a CV with contact details of three work-related references and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position is recruited locally, and applicants must have the legal right to work in Bangladesh at the time of application. CIMMYT does not provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for locally recruited staff roles. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply.