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Sk Shafiqul Islam Shawon

Senior HR Executive | HR Analytics | HR Technology | HRIS & Recruitment

Profile

Professional Summary

HR professional with 6+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Analytics, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and Workforce Planning across the RMG and Media industries. Passionate about improving HR processes through technology, automation, and data-driven decision-making — with a proven track record of reducing costs, streamlining recruitment, and supporting business growth through efficient, people-focused HR solutions.

Expertise

Core Competencies

HR Analytics

People Analytics · HR Metrics · Dashboard Development · Power BI · Advanced Excel · Data Visualization

HR Operations

HR Administration · Compensation & Benefits · Onboarding · Offboarding · Payroll Administration · HR Compliance

Talent Management

Talent Acquisition · Recruitment · Performance Management · Workforce Planning

HR Technology

HRIS · HRMS · ERP (HR Module) · HR Automation · Process Digitalization · Google Apps Script

4,800+
Employees supported across four business units
৳1.6M
Saved annually by closing leave-encashment process gaps
60%
Faster recruitment via QR/Barcode candidate tracking
12%
Overstaffing reduced through workforce planning models

Career

Professional Experience

Senior Executive – Human Resources April 2026 – Present
Prothom Alo · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Supporting HR digital transformation across systems, workforce analytics, process automation, recruitment, and reporting.

  • Manage HRMS operations covering employee records, attendance, leave management, and HR reporting.
  • Develop workforce dashboards and HR analytics reports supporting strategic business decisions.
  • Partner with software vendors and internal stakeholders to improve HR system functionality.
  • Identify automation opportunities to simplify HR operations and reduce manual work.
  • Support HR technology initiatives that improve data accuracy, reporting capability, and operational efficiency.
HR Executive (Group HR) Dec 2021 – Apr 2026 · 4 yrs 4 mos
S. F. Denim Group · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Managed HR operations across four business units supporting 4,800+ employees, leading analytics, ERP implementation, recruitment optimization, and workforce planning.

  • Partnered with business leaders on manpower planning, budgeting, recruitment, and HR strategy.
  • Saved BDT 1.6 million annually by identifying and eliminating leave encashment process gaps.
  • Reduced monthly attendance software costs by BDT 90,000 through an in-house attendance solution.
  • Reduced recruitment cycle from 30 to 20 days by improving recruitment and onboarding processes.
  • Designed a QR/Barcode-based candidate tracking system, cutting recruitment processing time by 60%.
  • Developed a digital candidate assessment platform, reducing manual work by 40% and improving accuracy.
  • Led HR ERP implementation, trained users, and digitized employee records.
  • Built workforce planning models that reduced overstaffing by 12% while improving manpower utilization.
HR & Administration Officer (Contract) Feb 2021 – Aug 2021 · 7 mos
China Railway Engineering Corporation (CREC) · Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Supported HR operations for infrastructure projects involving a workforce of more than 1,200 employees.
  • Assisted recruitment, onboarding, compliance monitoring, and workforce administration.
  • Coordinated employee orientation, documentation, and training activities.
  • Supported HR policy implementation and employee relations initiatives.
Assistant Executive – Human Resources Dec 2019 – Oct 2020 · 11 mos
S. F. Fashion Wears Ltd.
  • Supported recruitment, onboarding, attendance management, payroll preparation, and HR reporting.
  • Maintained employee records and HR documentation.
  • Assisted HR compliance activities and workforce administration.
  • Supported employee engagement and operational HR activities.

Transformation

Key Projects & Transformation

AI Resume Screening Tool — Prothom Alo

HTML-based AI tool processing 15 resumes per batch with scores, skill-gap analysis, and summaries in under one minute, reducing manual screening and ATS costs.

Probation Tracking Automation — Prothom Alo

Automated probation monitoring and email reminder system built on Google Sheets and Apps Script.

Automated Onboarding — Prothom Alo

Automated notification system that improved onboarding coordination and stakeholder communication.

Attendance System Optimization — SF Group

Eliminated third-party attendance software costs, saving BDT 90,000 per month via an in-house solution.

Leave Encashment Improvement — SF Group

Identified and resolved process gaps, saving approximately BDT 1.6 million annually.

Recruitment Process Improvement — SF Group

QR/Barcode-based candidate tracking system, reducing processing time by 60% and hiring cycle from 30 to 20 days.

Digital Candidate Assessment — SF Group

Paperless assessment platform that reduced manual work by 40% and improved evaluation accuracy.

ERP Implementation — SF Group

Led HR ERP implementation, user training, and the transition to digital employee records.

Credentials

Certifications

  • Diploma in Human Resources — Alison Verify · 93%
  • HR Analytics: Harnessing HR Data for Organizational Success — Alison 88%
  • Talent Acquisition Management — Oxford Home Study Centre
  • Human Resource Management — Oxford Home Study Centre
  • Diploma in Modern Human Resource Management Ongoing
  • Empathy in Action — Strengthening Relationships at Workplaces
  • Generative AI for Professionals — LinkedIn Learning
  • Time Management

Academics

Education

Northern University Bangladesh
Bachelor of Law
2015 · CGPA 2.81 · Coursework in Labor Law & Employment Regulations
Alison (Online)
Diploma in Human Resources
Scored 93%
Shudhir Memorial Institute, Calcutta
Humanities
2010 · 62%
Aditya Academy Secondary, Calcutta
Science
2008 · 52%

Before HR

Non-Conventional Professions

Crew Member — McDonald’s, Kolkata Salesman — Shahabuddin Enterprise, Jessore Home Tutor — Dhaka Research Assistant — Prof. Dr. Anwar Hossain, Vice-Chancellor, NUB
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