Human Resources Officer Jobs

The Organization
IFDC is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to identify and scale sustainable soil solutions for improved food security and livelihoods around the world.
DUTIES
This position involves administering IFDC's human resources management program. Duties may involve:

• Performing a variety of other related minor duties as required
• Organize, facilitate and or deliver training as required.
• Performing generalist activities such as employee relations, employee services and counseling; termination paperwork, exit interview process, and analysis.
• Maintaining global HRIS in accordance to IFDC's policies and procedures (e.g., keeping updated on state and federal guidelines and ensuring compliance on such matters as withholdings, visas, benefits; assisting in developing and keeping personnel informed of new policies and procedures; processing and coordinating changes to employee records)
• Manage payroll information and prepare payroll documents as required for compensation.
• Provide expert advice on HR policies and have the authority to negotiate solutions on sensitive or complex HR problems with managers and staff, with assistance from the Global HR Manager
• Maintain the global HRIS including accurate input of records where necessary and dealing with database queries.
• Implement best practice and processes to manage the talent acquisition lifecycle, selection, pre-employment background checks and references, employment offers.
• Be the first point of contact advising managers and staff on all general HR enquiries in adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures, local legislations, and best practices.
• Establish a culture of proactively advising internal clients on the resolution of human resources issues, taking a balanced perspective, and ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protect both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with best practices, organizational policies, regulations, and procedures
• Serving as a company representative to outside organizations (e.g., community functions, professional and trade associations).
• Work directly with the Global HR team to develop operational and HR strategy in alignment with global IFDC strategy
• Maintaining the job classification system and performance management plan (e.g., writing position descriptions, scoring positions, performing external salary surveys, counseling staff members, maintaining database of employee performance ratings).
• Prepare and issue documents including employee contracts and various letters.

Job Requirements
This position requires a general knowledge of human resources, business management, finance and a detailed understanding of IFDC global HR policies and procedures. This job may involve the following:

• Broad knowledge of business management
• Understanding of expatriate allowances to calculate payments and interface with international expatriate employees regarding issues
• Professional HR certification preferred
• Knowledge of French is preferred but not required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in working with labor codes and labor laws of developing countries preferred
• Ability to handle employee issues and grievances using effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• At least 2 years of international HR experience preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Detailed knowledge of IFDC global HR policies and procedures to assist employees (e.g., responding to questions on salary and benefits, assisting them in the performance of their duties, resolving conflict or disputes)
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of relevant human resources generalist experience; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

DIFFICULTY OF WORK
This position requires detailed knowledge of IFDC's global HR policies and procedures. Interpretation and judgment is needed to apply these guidelines to an employee's situation. As an international organization, each employee's demands and expectations are quite different. This position must ensure that all employees (both U.S. and non U.S.) feel they are treated equitably. This position develops new HR policies as needed to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all staff.
RESPONSIBILITY
This position is responsible for making daily personnel decisions (e.g., administering written policies, counseling employees). This position has a defined set of duties and primarily works on his/her own. Occasionally, special assignments are made by the supervisor. Work is reviewed by the director for completeness and soundness. Errors, if not detected, may result in incorrect employees’ payroll and allowances, or inconsistent interpretation of policies.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Most contacts are made with employees (both U.S. and non U.S.) to discuss and resolve HR matters. This position must exhibit excellent leadership abilities. The ability to manage vertical and horizontal relations in the organization.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires working in a normal office environment with no unusual demands or exposure to hazardous situations. International travel may be required.
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