FARJANA QUADER
@farjanaquader
I've led HR transformation, rewards, and leadership development across global organizations.
BangladeshWhat I'm looking for
I've led HR transformation across Guardian Life Insurance, Asrotex Group, Navana Group, VF Asia, and C&A Sourcing, aligning people strategy with business performance. My work has included five-year HR strategy, total rewards, HRIS operations, workforce planning, employer branding, and inclusive culture building.
At C&A Sourcing, I reduced HR costs by 8% and digital recruitment costs by 70% while supporting Bangladesh and Pakistan. I also design management development programs, teach advanced HR and management courses, and advise organizations on organizational development, recruitment, performance, and employee engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior HR Consultant, Executive Trainer & Adjunct Faculty
Self Employed
Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)
Design and facilitate customized Management Development Programs and HR strategy frameworks for corporate clients. Teach advanced HR and management courses to mid-to-senior level professionals in the EMBA program at Daffodil University Bangladesh.
SVP and Head of HR and Training
Guardian Life Insurance Limited
Jan 2025 - Nov 2025 (10 months)
Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop and implement HR strategy, supporting business through employer branding, resourcing, culture building, and change management. Formulate HR policies, procedures, systems, and initiatives, and drive cost efficiency and manpower productivity.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Asrotex Group
Jul 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Designed and executed a five-year HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
HR-Head of Reward strategy
Navana Group
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Designed and led total rewards strategy, salary surveys, and compensation analytics across the group. Partnered with HRBPs and Finance to guide data-based pay decisions and workforce cost optimization.
Senior HR Manager-South Asia-Bangladesh and India
VF Asia Ltd.
Dec 2019 - Feb 2020 (2 months)
Positioned the company as an Employer of Choice through purpose-driven HR programs. Implemented the 70-20-10 learning model and Diversity & Inclusion programs across the region.
Senior HR Manager-Bangladesh and Pakistan
C & A Sourcing International Ltd.
Jun 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 6 months)
Directed full-spectrum HR functions for both countries, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Built a high-performing HR team that enhanced engagement and retention across the organization.
HR Consultant
pro-edge associates
Apr 2007 - Jun 2014 (7 years 2 months)
Led organizational development programs and salary surveys for multiple national and multinational companies. Delivered end-to-end HR solutions in performance, structure design, and employee engagement.
Lecturer
Stamford University Bangladesh
Nov 2005 - Jan 2009 (3 years 2 months)
Taught courses including Human Resources Management, manpower planning, Organizational Behavior, Principles of Management, and Business Law.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Dhaka
Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management
2003 - 2005
Grade: CGPA: 3.81
Pursued an MBA in Human Resource Management, achieving a CGPA of 3.81.
University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
1998 - 2003
Grade: CGPA: 3.73
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, achieving a CGPA of 3.73.
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