Compassion International NGO Jobs - Senior Human Resources Specialist
Organisation: Compassion InternationalReports to: Ministry Services ManagerCompassion International is an evangelical Christian Child Development NGO that for over 60 years has existed as an advocate for children, to release them from poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian ADULTS. Job Summary: The Senior HR Specialist will be mainly responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategic and operational human resource solutions for the field office. The incumbent also identifies, recommends and implements strategies that will increase employee morale, motivation and retention resulting in a positive, highly productive workplace that effectively fulfills Compassion's mission.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Working within one's influence, serves as an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not able to speak out for themselves. This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing others to care about children who are in need.Steers an effective work environment. Serves as an internal consultant to the CMT on all Human Resources matters, including systems, employee engagement, employee relations and change management. Develops an HR strategic plan in alignment with the field office strategic plan. Develops, monitors and uses HR metrics for CMT decision making.Develops Field Office recruitment strategy based on local talent pool availability, staffing needs and ministry priority. Ensures effective and efficient staff selection processes (recruiting, screening, interviewing) in alignment with Compassion policies and procedures. Provides advice & guidance to department managers in the final selection of candidates.Designs and presents an effective Compensation and Benefits program for the Field Office consistent with Compassion's global compensation philosophy, policies and applicable labor laws. Ensures that annual salary and benefits surveys are conducted and that pay structures are analyzed against the competitive local labor market. Makes recommendations for adjustments.Administers staff development processes and solutions:Manages performance management processes by providing guidance and ensuring adequate tools and training for all field office staff. Also provides guidance & training for supervisors and/or new managers in conducting performance reviews for their employees. Serves as a consultant in times of conflict.Compiles, reviews and presents an annual staff development plan to management for approval. Collaborates with managers, staff, and the Learning and Support function to ensure alignment with the staff development framework and IPG learning strategy.Monitors and provides periodic reports on the execution of the annual staff development plan to the Country Management Team.Establishes with department managers a thorough and consistent employee orientation program.Collaborates with Learning and Support to identify training needs and provides recommendations to managers. Acts as a subject matter expert on HR issues and may deliver training.Conducts annual reviews of office policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters and makes recommendations to the CMT for improvement. Guides the Human Resources Associate in maintaining the Field Office Employee Handbook, and ensures successful communication of policies to all employeesOversees all activities and record-keeping of the HR department. Ensures compliance with all country labor laws and Compassion policies. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate. Supervises Human Resources Associate(s).Manages other processes and HR functions including:Employee relations counselling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.Supports rewriting or creating of new job descriptions according to Compassion's guidelines.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Master's degree in business administration, psychology, human resources management or a related field.Possess a minimum of five years’ experience in Human Resources. Experience in management preferred.Must be highly knowledgeable of local labor laws.Capability to handle highly confidential information discreetly.Preferred numerical aptitude and accuracy.The ideal candidate should preferably be a Mature Evangelical Christian who is a demonstrated spiritual leader, has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and is above reproach in integrity and honesty.Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for building support with in-house staff and relationships with external business contacts.Bilingual; able to speak and write in advanced Business English.Desired experience in training and developing staff.Sound judgment, decision-making and facilitation skills.Possess the ability to work effectively across cultures and with all levels of personnel both at the Field Office, Area/Regional Office and GMC office.Working experience using Microsoft Office Software applications and a personal computer.All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, recommendation from your previous employer, detailed curriculum vitae, three professional references, reference letter from your current Pastor, copies of academic qualification documents to: The Country Director, Compassion International, P. O. Box 8936, Plot No. 2158 Block 243 Phidam House, Port Bell Road, Kampala - Uganda.Deadline: Friday, 13th June, 2014, 5:00pm
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