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Shafayet Ahmed, SPHRi™

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Head of Payroll Services IPAC (India & Asia Pacific) at Novartis
📍 Selangor, Malaysia

Shafayet is the Head of Payroll Services for India & Asia Pacific at Novartis, with a career spanning over 14 years at the company. He specializes in global HR transformation, project management (PMP), and is certified as a Strategic HR Business Partner (SPHRi). Colleagues describe him as professional, innovative, and a collaborative leader.

Becoming a father to a daughter has significantly shaped his perspective on leadership and responsibility. He is a proponent of maintaining a growth mindset, believing that embracing setbacks is crucial for long-term learning and progress. He is passionate about creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Unique fact: Shafayet has spent his entire professional career growing within Novartis, progressing from an intern to a senior leadership role.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Head of Payroll Services IPAC (India & Asia Pacific)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Selangor, Malaysia
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HR Transformation
He has extensive experience leading large-scale global HR projects and is interested in how technology like AI can improve HR functions and employee experience.
Growth Mindset
He actively shares content about the importance of embracing setbacks as learning opportunities, viewing personal and professional life as a constant "work-in-progress. "
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Head of Payroll Services IPAC (India & Asia Pacific)
Novartis
7-2019 - 6-2023
Sr Manager Payroll Services Asia Pacific
Novartis
7-2018 - 6-2019
HRS Transformation & Enablement Manager Asia Pacific
Novartis
10-2009 - 1-2010
Intern, Human Resources
HSBC
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Education
2020 - 2023
Master of Science - MS
Arden University
2006 - 2009
BBA
North South University
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