International Rescue Committee HR Manager Job Vacancy

The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at
the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today
in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to
millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from
harm to home.

We
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job
Title: HR
Manager
Location: Borno

Contextual
Background

The
IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded
to flooding in Kogi state.
In
February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide
humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach
for conflict affected populations.
IRC
Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi
and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno state and
Damatru of Yobe State.
Currently,
IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition,
environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection,
child protection, education, food security & livelihoods

Job
Overview/Summary

The
HR Manager manages a team of HR staff based in Maiduguri to ensure high
quality and efficient staff recruitment, contracts management,
orientation, learning and development, performance management,
compensation and benefits, code of conduct compliance, employee engagement
and staff care.
The
HR Manager reports directly to the HR Lead and Sr. HR/Admin Manager.
The
HR Manager will support the HR lead to adapt and implement Global HR
initiatives and practices and serve as an advisor to maximize staffing
resources and performance, promote a positive organizational culture,
minimize risk and ensure economy and efficiency of work processes.

Responsibilities
HR Leadership & Management:

In
collaboration with the Senior Recruitment Officers, analyze Maiduguri
approach to attracting, developing, inspiring and retaining the right
people with the right skills and make recommendations and implement
short-term solutions to improve recruitment time to fill and quality.
Conduct
monthly and quarterly HR metrics and analysis to inform HR Lead
decision-making.
Review
job position requests and submit to HR Lead with accurate form, job
descriptions and make recommendations, ensuring accuracy, consistency and
use of IRC JD and salary benchmarking.
Manage
benefit plans and communicate updates and conduct information campaigns
for national staff.
Oversee
HR-related administrative duties and ensure compliance with existing legal
and governmental reporting requirements. Ensure all legal obligations are
fulfilled.
Manage
employee relations issues and conflicts with professional grace with the
aim of empowering employees and supervisors to have the tools and
resources necessary to resolve conflicts with mutual respect.
Escalate
code of conduct issues with HR Lead and co-lead investigations and ensure
issues are resolved and appropriate follow-up is carried out, in
collaboration with the Ethics and Compliance Unit.
Advise
supervisors in determining appropriate disciplinary plans of action.
Follow-up disciplinary measures and related employment law matters. Act as
impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is
administered in an equitable and fair manner and meets all legal and labor
regulations and requirements.
Lead
exit management procedure to ensure seamless and positive transition for
departing employees; apply learning gained from exit interviews.
Implement
IRC Way Training on Quarterly basis for All Field Program staff.
Carry-out
daily HR-related administrative duties such as updating contracts,
generating employee reports and executing compliance-related activities
with all existing legal and government reporting requirements
Other
duties assigned by supervisor

Staff
Performance Management and Development:

Coach,
train, and mentor staff with the aim of strengthening their technical
capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing professional
development guidance
Supervise
and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear
expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely
performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance
reviews.
Provide
constructive feedback and counsel on appropriate career paths and
professional development.
Promote
and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave
requests to ensure adequate coverage.
Support
HR Lead to continue to pursue nationalization of senior and management
positions.
Conduct
online learning campaigns to tangibly increase the percentage of staff
benefiting from e-Cornell and LINGOs courses.

Communications:

Communicate
frequently and regularly on HR changes, initiatives, programs and
offerings.
Model
and encourage active practice of the principles of the “IRC Way – Global
Standards for Professional Conduct” throughout the country program.
Maintain
a healthy and empowering office environment that encourages open, honest
and productive communication among IRC staff.

Key
Working Relationships:

Position
Reports to: HR Lead and Sr. HR Admin Manager
Indirectly
Reports to:
Position
directly supervises: HR Officer and HR Assistant.
Key
Internal Stakeholders: Head of Units, All Maiduguri Based Staff
Key
External Stakeholders: The INGO HR forum; INGO and UN HR staff; Legal
counsel

Job
Requirements
Education:

Bachelor’s
required. Master’s university Degree is a plus.

Work
Experience:

Minimum
of 5 years, preferably 8 years as an HR generalist, including recruitment,
performance management, compensation, training and development and HR
Administration.
Minimum
2 years staff management experience in a fast-paced environment.
Experience
and knowledge of recruitment process and practice, including marketing and
branding
Proven
ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under
administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and
professional grace.
Proven
sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to manage complex
HR situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
Top-tier
written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent
management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated
ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross cultural
context.
Ability
to demonstrate a supportive and consultative approach with direct reports
and staff at senior and junior levels
Very
strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is required.
Working
knowledge of Nigeria labor law.
At
least 1 year of experience with an international organization or
international experience.
Demonstrated
Skills and Competencies:
A
commitment to IRC’s mission and vision
Knowledge
and experience with payroll, benefits administration, compensation
benchmarking and utilizing HR metrics to inform decision-making
Strong
training and development skills; experience conducting Training of the
Trainer

Language
Skills:

English
fluency required.
Travel:
30% of time spent in the field.

Professional
Standards:

IRC
staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way –
Global Standards for Professional Conduct.
These
are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.
In
accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on
Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding,
Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Benefits

Monthly
salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family,
Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24
Months.

How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters and CV’s to
“The HR Coordinator IRC” via: IRCNigeria.Recruitment@rescue.org

Hand
delivered application should be sent only to the IRC field office in Gwoza
or Maiduguri.

Application
Deadline 22nd
March, 2018.