Save the Children Colombia · 1 week ago
CO Human Resources Manager
Palestine, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSave the Children Colombia is seeking a CO Human Resources Manager to manage human resources services in both development and humanitarian contexts. The role involves ensuring the implementation of HR policies, managing recruitment and onboarding processes, and promoting staff well-being.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Make sure that all HR tasks are implemented and performed, as described or as needed
Make sure HR systems in place to work both in emergencies and in normal context
Focal person for the Sexual Harassment and Bullying policy, conduct trainings for staff, partners and donors, and ensure compliance and staff awareness towards this policy
Be part of Extended Senior management team, and identify risks for staff and propose mitigation for those risks
Perform day-to-day employee relations including maintaining awareness of all personnel policies and answering HR questions and directing employees as appropriate
Support managers through Save the Children performance management system; Develop to Perform (D2P) process including guidance in setting performance objectives, employee development plans and communications, assist managers in assessing employee performance and addressing deficiencies. This will include embedding the process in the overall on boarding process
HR lead for the emergency response and ensuring that the HR aspects of the Save the Children emergency response interventions are observed according to HR standards and comply with local legal procedures and Save the Children’s policies. This includes the facilitation of the deployment of emergency response staff: HST, short term, regional, country deployed staff etc
Responsible to liaise with the assigned advocate for HR legal issues and consultations
Monitor staff morale and well-being and support the implementation of the staff wellbeing plan, promote regular communication and coordination with all staff, and ensure adequate support mechanisms are in place
Administer and monitor all benefits enrolments, changes and terminations. Ensure all personnel issues are done from employment, staff entitlements, leave tracking, orientation, probation, resignation, release letters, termination, staff exit process, recommendations, and follow up on any other personnel related paper work
Represent Save the Children in other organizational meetings, workshops and seminars relating to human resources responsibility and accountability, or other areas as needed
Develop and deliver an HR strategy, ensuring SCI has the right team with the right competencies in place, ensuring succession planning and planning retention strategies
Ensure effective recruitment, retention and succession of staff processes according to SCI recruitment policy and procedure
Managing the recruitment process and system for the country office (manage the workforce planning by working closely with department heads), supporting the HR team to conduct initial screening of applicants’ CVs, initial short listing of candidates, scheduling interviews, ensuring standard job descriptions, job advertisements, setting and preparing rejection letters for applicants not selected, help in setting criteria for selection, etc.)
Manage the induction and on boarding process for new staff, and ongoing work-place learning using SCI Onboarding system (Passport to Success)
Contribute to MEEE regional HR capacity building plans and initiatives as needed
Develop and deliver HR trainings for HR and non-HR personnel for all cadres of staff to raise awareness of HR processes and procedures
Develop and deliver a Learning and Development (L&D) plan for the CO, identify training opportunities for staff and department heads to develop high quality teams and ensuring adequate budgets. Work closely with department heads to ensure linkage to the development needs as part of the D2P process
Travel to Field/Area Offices (FOs/AO) to provide hands-on practical support to managers and staff
Responsible for updating the HR Manual and ensure the implementation of HR policies and practices consistent with SCI global policies and procedures including the CO Essential Standards and compliant with local labour regulations
Ensure monthly and quarterly reports due for the Regional Office/Centre are completed, reviewed, and submitted on time
Ensure that SC HR trackers and systems (Oracle HRIS, leaves, payroll, staff info, and other trackers) are timely updated
Provide effective advice and support to staff and line managers on personnel issues, grievances, or staff conflict, conduct debriefing and exit interviews for leaving staff and ensure issues affecting staff retention are addressed
Ensure that any conflict, grievance and harassment cases are effectively mediated, and reported as needed
Monitor and advise on disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures and Labour Law of respective jurisdictions
Lead or participate in investigations as necessary and ensure full confidentiality and compliance with SCI policy and procedures
Actively promote Save the Children policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
Lead the delivery and management of the Sexual Harassment and Bullying policy, conduct trainings for staff, and ensure compliance and staff awareness towards this policy. Establish CO reporting mechanism and ensure availability for all CO staff (including the field)
Manage the updating of the monthly payroll for international staff and ensure the payroll for national staff and volunteers is prepared and processed on timely manner
Ensure proper documentation and filing of all payrolls and the support documentation in an orderly manner
Ensure providing the RO/Centre with international staff completed forms and documents when newly hired or released
Conduct salary surveys, review salary scale & benefits, and compare with other similar INGOs, to maintain external competitiveness and internal equity in SC salary scale and benefits
Support in the design and implementation of equitable compensation system relevant for both development and emergencies
Manage the job evaluation system and salary review exercises as needed
Advise the SMT as required on organizational structure, staffing and competencies, grading and job profiles annually, or as needed
Ensure full compliance with SC global reward policies and philosophies
Ensure appropriate staffing and competencies within HR function in the CO
Ensure HR staff understand and are able to perform their roles in emergency/non-emergency contexts
Manage the performance of HR staff through: Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations; Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities; Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; Documentation of performance that is at standard and above and less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/work plans
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Human Resources/ Business Management/ Administration or any related field or equivalent years of experience in field
5+ years of experience in HR Management in oPt, 3 of which in a managerial role
Previous experience working in international organization/company
Knowledge of salary and benefit structures, with previous experience in salary reviews and benefit structures
Demonstrated experience in examining and developing personnel, operations and procedures manuals, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Knowledge of Israeli and Palestinian Labor laws and regulations
Demonstrated capacity in staff Onboarding and in developing and conducting employee orientation sessions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization independently, and foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to supervise and train employees
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Fluent in both Arabic and English, written and spoken
Ability to work in a team/independently
Preferred
A professional HR Certification
Experience working in a humanitarian or emergency response context
Demonstrated capacity in conflict resolution and grievance resolution
Understanding and knowledge of SC's global Quality Learning Framework, focusing on literacy, numeracy and wellbeing of children
Valid driving licence
Familiarity with HR research/survey practices and development
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in human resources applications
Knowledge of different donor's rules and regulations
Benefits
Competitive package in the context of the sector
National terms and conditions
Company
Save the Children Colombia
Impulsamos avances significativos en la forma en que el mundo trata a los niños y niñas, con el fin de generar cambios inmediatos y duraderos en sus vidas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase