RTI International recrute 01 Senior HR Specialist
Job Description
Overview
Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 5,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects.
Role description
Reporting to the Snr. Regional Human Resource Manager, the Senior Regional HR Specialist is responsible for managing HR Administration for designated Projects in the region, including coordinating effective delivery of HR services, programs and initiatives; interpretation and application of HR policies, rules and regulations; facilitating consistent application of internal RTI procedures and process in compliance with designated countries labor law; promote a collaborative environment with other HR stakeholders and RTI Centers of Excellence with focus to project-oriented approach and contribution to maintaining positive employee experience and high morale. He/she supports RTI employee benefits management and effective employment administrative processes. Supports project HR initiatives to attract, develop, motivate and retain the most suitable talent for the projects and facilitates a successful performance excellence environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational HR support to project HR teams while supporting the HR planning process for effective HR programing in the region
- Implement HR programs for designated projects in areas of; professional development, performance management, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management and any other HR initiatives for the Africa Region projects.
- Review and approve Employment Administration requests for designated country’s/projects/assignments.
- In collaboration with Talent Acquisition team, support project recruitment for existing / new project projects in the region; including assisting with the development of Job Descriptions, posting vacant position on RTI recruitment system, responding to applicants, short listing, interviewing and complete the full cycle of recruitment and selection.
- Work in concert with the Snr Regional Human Resource manager on all aspects of HR Management in the region; including mobilizing HR capacity support to projects in the region.
- In consultation with Snr Regional Human Resource Manager, assist in fostering of project staff learning initiatives, recommending capacity building on short-term courses that are beneficial to the project team, and in accordance RTI University course availability and individual learning plans.
- Review of employee learning material and of relevant HR materials and tools for translation to French language and ensure diversity and inclusivity for all RTI HR programs with focus to French speaking employees.
- Support the Snr Regional Human Resource manager in coordinating regional activities such as due diligence, performance management, compensation & benefit reviews, HRIS projects, HR assessments, capacity building, training, etc.
- Serves as backup to the Project HRMs on project HR administration for designated projects in the region.
- Review, disseminate and ensure full compliance of HR policy guidelines and country employee handbooks, benefit summaries, salary scales etc. and ensures they are in tandem with local labor laws
- Collaboration with key HR Stakeholders to facilitate effective implementation of USAID rules and regulations, RTI policies, values, ethics, procedures and strategies; of internal control framework and proper functioning of the HR policy framework.
- Provide oversight and direct support to project HR staff in the management and administration of HR activities including recruitment, orientation and onboarding
- Focus on continuous improvement for HR programs in the region as a valued member of the Africa HR team and RTI HR organization
- Complete special projects and perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ related experience; MA degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with HRIS applications is desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of and experience in local labors and employment laws and legal resources in the Region
- Familiarity with international development systems and policies.
- Ability to prioritize issues and make recommendations to policies.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project staff, leaders, HR stakeholder as well as RTI clients.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and French, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Must be detail oriented and highly organized. Able to support and respond to the needs of the project HR teams as quickly as possible to enable consistent project service delivery
- Must work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Must have strong negotiation skills
- Must exhibit a flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment and a matrix organization which requires the ability to meet unexpected demands.
- Must possess strong computer skills: ability to work with Microsoft Office product suite and HR systems.
- Must have the ability and willingness to travel outside country of residence as required
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