Senior Human Resources Specialist at The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research

Job Summary

• The Senior Human Resources Specialist develops human resources policies, procedures and processes to support CCCRN
• Coordinates routine employee performance reviews, job description development and updates, employee recruitment and new employee orientation
• Responsible for oversight of human resources legal compliance, management of employee benefits packages, and coordinates with the Finance team for payroll-related updates as needed.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to employees and management to interpret general human resources policy
• Consults with local management in providing day-to-day HR guidance and services.
• Manages the development and implementation of local policies and procedures
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues with guidance from Management and external counsel, as appropriate.  Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provides day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) and all staff.
• Manages and leads recruitment , Develops contract/employment terms for new hires, promotions, transfers and contracted resources
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
• Manages compensation and benefit practices and tracking mechanisms.
• Manages performance review process for all staff on an annual basis.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: This position has a supervisory role
• Internal: All program staff, Administration and finance team
• External: Vendors, Suppliers and Service Providers

Agency-Wide Competences (for all CCCRN staff):

• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CCCRN and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. CCCRN core values are; Excellence, Knowledge, Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity and Collaboration

Qualification and Skills

• A Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, the Social Sciences or a related-discipline, with a minimum of 5 years’ cognate experience in human resource
• Prior experience in a Not for profit will be an advantage
• Membership of a recognized professional body such as CIPM, CIPD or SHRM
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of personal discipline
• Experience with office management tools (MS Office software, in particular)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving attitude.

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

• ‘’CCCRN’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation