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.
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 seeking
an experienced, globally-focused Senior Director of HR Capacity and Partners to
oversee the collaborative identification, development, facilitation, and
measurement of human capacity strategies at the regional, national, and local
levels. He/she will advance IRC worker performance to achieve IRC mission and
objectives. He/She will direct and facilitate delivery of regional, national,
and local HR capacity and infrastructure for efficient and effective service
delivery at multi-levels and implementation and adaptation of HR global
initiatives and practices. He/She will also serve as advisor and counsel. This
position reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and directly
supervises Regional HR Directors, HR Partners, and Capacity.
an experienced, globally-focused Senior Director of HR Capacity and Partners to
oversee the collaborative identification, development, facilitation, and
measurement of human capacity strategies at the regional, national, and local
levels. He/she will advance IRC worker performance to achieve IRC mission and
objectives. He/She will direct and facilitate delivery of regional, national,
and local HR capacity and infrastructure for efficient and effective service
delivery at multi-levels and implementation and adaptation of HR global
initiatives and practices. He/She will also serve as advisor and counsel. This
position reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and directly
supervises Regional HR Directors, HR Partners, and Capacity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct and oversee collaborative
identification and development of annual and multi-year human capacity
strategies such as workforce planning, job performance improvement, HR
capacity development, etc. at the regional and national levels to ensure
right talent at right time and place. Identify and facilitate development
of standards, tools, and resources. Devise and implement metrics. - Oversee and direct HR Partner
capacity and infrastructure for each IRC region. Implement collaborative
actions to facilitate evaluation and development of HR capacity and
infrastructure at the regional, national, and local levels. Build
knowledge, expertise, and capacity leveraging internal and external resources.
Ensure effective HR service systems and delivery at multi-levels. Measure
and evaluate. - Oversee global delivery and
implementation of IRC HR global systems, standards, and initiatives.
Ensure effective adaptation at all levels and compliance with the spirit
and intent of labor regulations and donor requirements. Delineate and
communicate HR responsibilities, expectations, and decision making
authority at headquarters, department or program, country, and regional or
local levels. Measure and evaluate. - Direct development and delivery of
training and other capacity building efforts. Identify and access internal
and external resources to provide timely and effective technical
assistance. - Serve as a strategic partner
providing advice and counsel to maximize staffing resources and
performance, ensure economy and efficiency of work processes, and contain
institutional risk. - Perform other duties as assigned
and contribute to the success of the HR department and function at IRC.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree and 15 years of
progressive HR experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership
role or equivalent education and experience. - Demonstrated success as an HR
generalist supporting employee groups of 500+ employees in multiple
locations in a global environment required. - Demonstrated success in support
key senior management and building relationships. - Broad knowledge and experience in
employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization
development, employee relations, and training and development - Strong collaborator with effective
interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across
countries, cultures, and organizational units required - Demonstrated ability to work,
manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume
environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and decision
making needed - Superb written and verbal
communication skills required. Capable of managing conflict and
conflicting views. - English fluency required. Proficiency
in French or Arabic preferred - Ability to travel at 50 percent.
- SPHR, GPHR, CIPD or other HR
professional certification preferred
How to apply:
Closing
Date: Saturday, 14 January 2012
Date: Saturday, 14 January 2012
