Creative Associates International Human Resources Managers Jobs Vacancies

Creative
Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm
that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and
stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more
than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency
for International Development and the State Department, among others. Creative
Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to
support development programs throughout the country.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Human
Resources Manager
Location: Abuja

Position
Summary

The
Human Resources Manager will be responsible for assisting with all
field-based HR and administration issues regarding project staff. This
includes the coordination and completion of all recruitment processes.
He/She
will manage local national staff benefits as well as, other related tasks
as assigned.
He/
She is also responsible for providing overall administrative support to
senior management on decision making regarding HR issues and ensures
smooth flow of work throughout the project.

Reporting
& Supervision:

Reporting
directly to the Operations Manager, the Human Resources Manager will
support the management of a field team and offices for implementation of
the program. He/She will supervise the HR Associate/Office Manager.
The
Human Resources Manager will liaise with the Regional HR Operations
Manager, on related project and corporate human resources matters.

Primary
Responsibilities

Manage
HR office operations ensuring compliance with Creative and USAID HR rules
and regulations and meeting all requirements and deadlines pertaining to
HR in a timely manner.
Coordinate
and conduct recruitment functions; communicates with department representatives
to establish the development of job descriptions/announcements including
opening and closing dates and develops and places advertisements.
Manage
the hiring process, in conjunction with senior management to coordinate
the screening of applications, interview process, and development of
selection tools; performs reference checks, etc. and sends appropriate
correspondence to all applicants in a timely manner.
Work
with project managers to ensure timely hire/renewal of consultants under
project grants, ensuring required documentation is obtained.
Responsible
for coordinating staff training and establishing staff development plans
based on staff appraisals and evaluations.
Receives
and logs various grievances or complaints from employees; consults with
Regional HR Operations Manager and legal counsel re: difficult cases and
provides options prior to forwarding complaints to management for review.
Provides
information and general assistance to employees regarding human resource
policies and procedures; responding to employee questions and provides
information regarding interpretation of HCN employee rules.
Provide
training to local staff on HR policies and procedures contained in the
Host Country National Manual and Handbook.
Manage
employee benefits enrollment and ensure all inquiries and challenges faced
by employees regarding their insurances are handled.
Within
scope of responsibility, provides information and general assistance to
the employees regarding human resources policies and procedures; answers
questions and provides information regarding interpretation of rules,
employee benefits, problem solving, general advices and recruitment
issues.
Plans
and conduct new employee orientation to foster a positive attitude towards
organizational objectives.
Provide
oversight to HR staff on organization and update of personnel files and
other related HR documents including employment agreements, amendments,
time sheets, calendar holidays and leaves, ensuring confidentiality
Provide
information as required by Compliance Officers/Auditors during the
control/audit exercise.
General
administrative duties like mailing and receipt of internal and external
mail for the administration, courier service arrangement and if needed
give assistance to faxing, photocopying and making sure that staff
contacts are updated.
Perform
other duties as assigned.

Required
Skills & Qualifications

University
degree related to human resources, administration, or business
administration required; Master’s degree preferred.
6-8
years’ work experience with at least 4 years of related HR experience.
At
least 3 years of management experience building and leading teams.
Certification
in human resources (PHR, SPHR, GPHR) is considered a plus
Multi-tasking
with positive attitude
Good
communication and interpersonal skills
Considerable
knowledge of local employment law is a plus
Proficient
at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
etc
Excellent
record keeping and documentation skills and the ability to correspond
effectively via electronic methods such as email and the internet.
Written
and spoken fluency in English.