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RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and ...
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for implementation of HR Strategies, effective delivery of HR services including recruitment; management; interpretation and application of HR policies; rules and regulations; facilitation of internal procedures and process solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The HR Manager promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale. He/she is to support formulation of solid HR strategies and implement project human resources initiatives to attract, develop, motivate and retain the most suitable talent throughout the projects and facilitate successful performance management.
Essential Duties:
Review, disseminate, ensure full compliance of HR policy guidelines and country employee handbooks in tandem with local labor laws, USG rules and regulations, RTI policies, values, ethics, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control framework and proper functioning of the HR policy framework.
Provide advice and information on RTI HR Policy adjustments, strategies, changes in rules and regulations, implementation of employee handbook, strategic use of contractual modalities, application of entitlements, change management processes.
Disseminate HR communication, priorities, and allocated tasks; and ensure strict adherence to procedures in the area of selection and recruitment of temporary and longer-term staff.
Organization of recruitment processes through the provision of input to short-listing process, screening of candidates, setting up and participation in interview panels including documentation processing for offers and deployment.
In liaison with the COPs, local country insurance brokers and IDG HR Business partner or RTI Regional Office track Private Medical Insurance (PMI) expiry dates and follow up on renewals.
Maintain HR (including non-personnel) files; track and compile the project leave schedules, setting up all staff absence by receiving and filing PTO authorizations, performing the functions of absence monitoring and recording; advise staff on their leave entitlements.
Coordinates preparation of contracts of LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) through timely preparation and submission of personnel action forms and offer request memos.
Conduct preliminary Job Grading for Regional HR and COP review and approval, determines eligibility for salaries, entitlements and benefits according to approved matrix, FSN and confirmed country benefits while applying Staff Regulations, Rules, and other official provisions with consistency.
Advise on salary offers
Provide professional advice and ensure proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement performance planning, documentation of reviews, and end of year performance appraisal. To ensure the deadlines for documentations and analyses are met.
Assists in fostering of project staff learning initiatives; talent identification and growth, facilitating learning initiatives, recommending and enrolling project teams into short-term courses that are beneficial to the project and in accordance RTI University courses and individual learning plans.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the project focusing on key HR Issues; organization of trainings for the operations/project staff on HR issues; synthesis and sharing of lessons learnt as best practices in HR as well as coordinating sound contributions into HR forums and other relevant knowledge networks or communities of practice.
Orientation and induction focal person; provides information to staff members on their employment conditions and entitlements, including on-entry briefings, facilitate LN orientation and file orientation reports as espoused in the project on orientation and induction.
Track and update the project staff census; maintain RTI’s projects manual and Excel-based personnel database and supporting use of its information by project staff for planning and administration purposes.
Manage staff time sheets – make on the spot checks of timesheet filing
Facilitate administration of staff surveys such as to gauge employee satisfaction and engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Education & Experience
Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
Knowledge of the local labor law
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong influencing and coaching skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work independently and within matrix project and program teams.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Culturally sensitive and respectful.
Demonstrates commitment to RTI’s mission, vision and values.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit by e-mail only an Application letter and a CV as ONE SINGLE WORD document to Recruitment@ewash.rti.org VERY IMPORTANT – On the subject LINE of your email you should only put the Email Subject line as indicated in each position above (no other text should be on this subject line) that you are applying. Applications closes on Monday June 18, 2919. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as they see this advert.. Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply. We offer a highly competitive renumeration. Take note that any successful candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment background investigation. For further information about RTI International, please visit our website at www.rti.org
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