Overview

The Faculty and HR Office at Uttara University is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic environment for faculty and staff. Our primary focus includes talent management, compliance, equitable compensation, professional development, and ensuring smooth operations. We align individual career goals with the university’s mission, providing access to resources and promoting a culture of collaboration.

Key Functions

The Faculty and HR Office performs essential functions to support both academic and administrative success.

Human Resources Management

1. Overall HR: Comprehensive management of all HR and administrative tasks, including recruitment, talent acquisition, employee services, and payroll processing.

2. Talent Acquisition: Manages manpower planning, job analysis, recruitment, induction, orientation, and placement. Organizes job fairs, communicates with universities for internships, and processes recruitment-related payments.

3. HR Services-1: Includes policy management, performance management systems (PMS), career planning, bonuses, rewards, promotions, and allowances.

4. HR Services-2: Covers organizational charts, manpower mapping, discipline, grievances, conflict management, counselling, wellness programs, HRIS, and report generation.

5. Payroll Management: Ensures timely payroll preparation, salary benchmarking, bank activities, HRIS financial integration, and the generation of pay slips and payroll reports.

6. Training & Development: Conducts training needs analysis, develops training and development (T&D) plans, manages budgets, coordinates execution, and monitors feedback to enhance professional growth.

7. Event Management: Coordinates corporate events, celebrations, exhibitions, picnics, contract signings, relief distributions, and tours/events for top management.

8. HR & Admin Audit/Compliance: Ensures adherence to internal policies, external regulations, and ISO certifications while performing audit responsibilities.

9. People Culture: Promotes core values, drives HR as a business partner, ensures alignment between HR and business strategies, and works closely with departments to enhance cooperation and coordination.

General Administrative Management

10. Transport Management: Handles vehicle registration, maintenance, movement control, driver management, fuel management, and vehicle procurement. Ensures transport policies are followed, including entitlements and adjustments.

11. Security & Traffic: Manages the security team, oversees crisis management, recruitment, site inspections, coordination with third parties, and liaison with civil administration and military authorities.

12. Facilities Management: Manages office opening/closing, front desk management, housekeeping, internal repairs, cafeteria services, procurement of office supplies, health protocols, and top management services.

13. Logistics & Protocol: Manages internal communication, visas, permits, travel arrangements, and foreign travel expenses for employees and experts.

Team Structure

The Faculty and HR Office is organized to ensure efficient operations and collaboration across various functions:

1. Director, Faculty & HR Office (DFHRO): Oversees all HR and administrative functions and leads the HR & Admin team.

2. HR Team:

• Manager: Manages HR operations and policies.
• Executives/Senior Executives: Handle specific HR tasks such as recruitment, payroll, and performance evaluations.

3. Admin Team:

• Manager: Oversees facilities, transport, security, logistics, and protocol.
• Executives: Manage day-to-day administrative functions, including facilities management, procurement, and support for events.

Non-Discriminatory Employment Policy

Uttara University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, religion, or national origin. We strive to ensure fairness in recruitment, career development and workplace interactions.

Employee Benefits & Policies

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for all employees.
• Study Loan: Interest-free loans for employees pursuing higher education. (Conditions Apply)
• Tuition Fee Waiver: Full tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• Emergency Loan: Interest-free loans to assist with unforeseen financial needs.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave: Paid leave for both female and male employees.

Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Policy

Uttara University maintains a strict policy against sexual harassment and discrimination. Employees can report concerns confidentially to the Faculty and HR Office, which will address complaints promptly and respectfully.

The Faculty and HR Office at Uttara University plays a pivotal role in supporting both faculty and staff. By offering professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and ensuring operational efficiency, we create an environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Through our diverse functions, from recruitment to payroll, training to employee services, we ensure that faculty and staff contribute effectively to the university’s continued success.