The HR Partner will serve as a liaison for Human Resources, Supervisors/Managers, and employees on human resources services and needs. They will collaborate with organization leaders, Project Directors/COPs and designated country representatives on policies and procedures, compliance, compensation & benefits, performance management and employee relations issues. They will consult and maintain the unit operations for both domestic and overseas based staff including management of domestic and international employee relations cases, benchmark and construct project/country based benefits, policies and procedures, medical evacuations, employment/policies and practices, performance management, and worker’s compensation. They will perform employee orientations of domestic and project employees and conduct exit interviews and maintain turnover statistics and information. They will supervise Regional HR Partners based overseas.
Specific Responsibilities
Technical Capacity (40%)
Demonstrate technical competence in all practices of human resources including the areas of recruitment, benefits, policy development, compensations, and employee relations. Provide feedback and advice constructively on work products; and provide input to procedures, processes, reports and other documents.
Expand knowledge in primary discipline; demonstrate understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of international development and develop solutions for program development, strategy plans, and program decisions.
Speak and write knowledgeably concerning human resource development, organizational environment, and development assistance.
Research and investigate problems related to Global HR including but not limited to employee relations, benefits, and compensation, and policy development. Assist to investigate and review employee complaints and research MSH policies and/or applicable US/local law(s).
Oversee the administration of HR tools and resources. Ensure managers and MSH leaders are informed and updated of availability and use. Track and report on employee complaints, harassment issues, and potential legal claims.
Maintain employee engagement through employee surveys and focus groups.
Advise supervisors/managers and employees on company policies, procedures, compensation, and benefits.
Provide guidance to staff on employment life cycle for assignments, domestic and international hires, transfers and trainee programs including immigration and visa processing, global mobility logistics & relocation, and allowances.
Compliance (30%)
Review employee contracts and templates to ensure they are in compliance with applicable policies and laws. Review templates and HR communications to ensure information is accurate and updated.
Understand and articulate compliance issues related human resource for foreign assistance programs and the applicable regulations and US/local law in the areas of global employment, including but not limited to benefits, leave, social contributions, terminations, and severance; manage the administration and coordination of available resources for this information.
Educate staff and ensure adherence of timely filing of benefits claims and reporting requirements associated for DBA and/or Foreign Worker’s Compensation Coverage.
Assist project teams and others to interpret policies, procedures and/or applicable government/client regulations.
Customer Service (15%)
Respond to staff requests in a timely and professional manner.
Communicate effectively, listen carefully and create solutions in line with the applicable law, regulations, and/or policies and procedures.
Build rapport with staff via feedback and interact that create “buy-in” of the initiatives and programs.
Design and disseminate communication to educate and improve employee workplace.
Business Development (15%)
Promote MSH by active participation in eternal events, networking, articulation of MSH’s past and present portfolio, and effectively represent the company’s history, values, and standards.
Actively participate and assist proposal teams on various issues including coordination of benefits cost, or recruitment roles and/or drafting of personnel sections organization structure.
Assist in developing or supervising licensing, subcontracting, or teaming arrangements with local firms as delegated.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant technical competency area, preferably in the area of human resources
Experience
Minimum of eight years experience with three to five years focused on Global Human Resources.
Strong HR generalist background.
Minimum of three to five years of project management, staff supervision, and strong understanding of administrative needs related to human resources functions.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of foreign assistance programs and donors.
Ability to work effectively in a team or independently.
Knowledge and fluency with administrative, accounting, and finance systems and practices.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Ability to travel and work abroad a minimum of eight to sixteen weeks per year, and/or to consider long-term overseas assignments.
Fluency in foreign language preferred, specifically in Spanish, French, or Portuguese
Competencies
Navigating the Environment:
Perspective, dealing with ambiguity
Ensuring Delivery of Results:
Functional/Technical skills, Client Focus, Managing through systems, Measuring work, Information Sharing, Process Management, Priority Setting, Problem Solving and Timely Decision Making
Core Personal Competencies:
Ethics and Values, Integrity and Trust, with strong Listening, Presentation, Writing and communication skills. Demonstrated computer skills; knowledge of appropriate methods for data analysis and reporting.
Physical Demands
Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers <10lbs.
Some travel in the future.
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