Ishtiak Taher
Lead Consultant at WorkSMART Consulting- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Veterans at Wortk
SHRM FoundationApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
SHRMMay, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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WorkSMART Consulting
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Bangladesh
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Consultant
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Jul 2018 - Present
WorkSMART Consulting is a Human Resources & Management Consulting firm in Bangladesh specialized in SHRM Certification (WorkSMART is an official partner of SHRM in Bangladesh), Executive Search, Training, Performance Management System Development, Outsourcing and other HR Consulting services including Legal Consulting on HR issues.I am the lead trainer and course coordinator for SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP Certifications Prep Course. I also oversee the Executive Search and HR Consulting Operations.
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World Food Programme
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Italy
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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National Consultant (Capacity Development)
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2020
Worked as a short-term consultant at the Country Office of WFP Bangladesh . I was assigned to conduct a comprehensive learning needs assessment (LNA) for all staff of WFP Bangladesh. Based on the assessment I prepared a Learning Calendar which was aligned to develop individual capacity of WFP staffs in line of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2020. I also coordinated different trainings and personally facilitated a number of trainings on performance management, competency based behavioral interviewing, WFP Code of Conduct etc. I also contributed to number of OD efforts like restructuring the onboarding process for new hires, reviewing the training nomination and evaluation process, review of health insurance benefits for the local staff etc.
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Expo Group, Bangladesh
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Bangladesh
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Head of HR
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Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Expo Group, Bangladesh (aka ExpoLanka Group) is a diversified conglomerate with its different ventures in International Freight Forwarding, 3PL Logistics, Aviation, Express Courier Service, Travel & Tourism, Information Technology, Project Management, Renewable Energy etc. The Group consists of 1200 employees spread across number of Business Units that include Joint Ventures, Franchisees and Independent Business operations. As the Head of HR, I ensure that we acquire, nurture and retain the best talents in the industry. We offer our colleagues a best in class enabling & engaging culture so that they can perform to consistently beat the expectations.
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Zuellig Pharma
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Singapore
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Director Human Resources
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May 2012 - Mar 2016
Zuellig Pharma Bangladesh Ltd (ZPBL) was a fully owned subsidiary of Zuellig Pharma Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong. ZPBL provides cutting edge warehousing, distribution, supply chain and value-added services to key Pharma Manufacturers such as GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Roche through its 12 branches spread across Bangladesh.As a key member of the Executive Committee (EXCOM), the position reported to the Managing Director and was responsible for full definition and subsequent implementation of the Human Resources strategies for the organization. The position was a key driver behind ensuring fairness in the people related processes and instilling a performance culture throughout the organization; a culture and values that are suitable & meaningful for a service provider.
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Maersk Line
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India
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country HR Manager
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Sep 2008 - Apr 2012
Maersk Bangladesh Ltd. (MBL) is a fully owned subsidiary of A P Moller – Maersk A/S, a fortune 500 global conglomerate with its origin in Denmark. MBL is the leading Shipping Agency (operating since 1992) in Bangladesh representing three global brands namely Maersk Line, Safmarine and MCC Transport in the country.As the head of HR function, this position directly contributed to Company’s strategic and operational goals by the provision of a fully integrated and effective human resources service and by the development and co-ordination of a comprehensive learning & talent management process in accordance with regional/global guideline.
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HR Manager
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Jul 2005 - Sep 2008
Established in 1958, Square Pharmaceutical Ltd is the leader in Bangladesh pharmaceuticals market since 1985. Square employed around 5000 people and in 2008 its turnover was approx US$ 200 million. It is also the flagship venture of Square Group, the most respected conglomerate in Bangladesh employing around 25,000 people.Based in the Corporate HQ in Dhaka, this position Reported to the Head of HR. The major areas of responsibilities were: Organization Development, Recruitment & Selection, Industrial Relations and some part of Management Development Programs. Besides core HR activities, the position also dealt with CSR, UN Global Compact & Corporate Governance issues.
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Bangladesh Navy
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Bangladesh
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Armed Forces
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400 - 500 Employee
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Officer (Lt Commander)
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Jan 1990 - Sep 2003
Served in Bangladesh Navy as a commissioned officer in the Executive branch for 14 years since 1990. During this period I worked in different positions in BN ships & establishments till late 2003 when I opted for voluntary retirement to pursue a career outside the Navy. My last two assignments in BN were:Naval Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the Honorable President of Bangladesh (Feb’99 – Sep’02): Served under four different Presidents of the Republic at the President’s Secretariat, Bangabhaban.Instructor, Bangladesh Naval Academy, Chittagong (Feb’98 – Feb’99): Served as an Instructor of the Officer Cadets and also as the Adjutant of the Academy.
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Education
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2003 - 2004
Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka
MBA, (HRM), Batch: 37D -
2015 - 2016
National University | Bangladesh
Bachelor of Laws - LLB -
1990 - 1991
University of Chittagong
BSc -
1983 - 1989
Faujdarhat Cadet College
HSC & SSC, Science
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