Human Resources Manager

Summary

Description

1. ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

2. MAIN PURPOSE

3. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

4. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice and support to other managers on HR matters such as recruitment, applicable regulations and rules, job descriptions, succession and retention planning as well as staff development including performance management;
• Oversee and facilitate the implementation of Staff Regulations and Rules, HR policies, strategies and continuously reviews where and when appropriate by proposing and developing HR strategies and policies;
• Plan and implement all HR management activities for the University including the onboarding and separation processes;
• Manage the recruitment process at the University, striving to hire the best talent globally while keeping in mind the importance of geographic and gender diversity;
• Responsible for the payroll process (including payroll deductions, salary increases, allowances, absences, holiday balances, etc) for all staff including respective year-end activities;
• Review all vacancies and ensure the correct grade levels as well as the terminology used;
• Oversee the HR ERP and related systems and regularly assess the need for system enhancements and/or upgrades;
• Participate substantively in the preparation of the HR budget, being the budget holder for all HR related costs (including staffing costs), providing the Finance unit with the necessary data for budget purposes;
• Be the focal point for the staff health insurance as well as for the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) process;
• Manage all administrative work required to operating the HRMgt office including the personnel files; letters of appointment, renewals of appointment, etc;
• Manage the performance management cycle (including staff development);
• Provide HR statistics and reports as required;
• Provide staff counseling as required;
• Contribute to a working environment that supports management and staff to perform optimally;
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
   

5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LANGUAGE SKILLS

EDUCATION

Essential

● University degree in Human Resources Management, business or public administration, social sciences or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in the human resources field.

Desirable

• Experience in working within the UN system is an advantage and/or with governmental, inter-governmental or non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working within a university setting is an advantage.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent command of English both spoken and written. Desirable

• Knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage.
   

6. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong commitment to WMU’s mission and core values;
• Excellent communication skills, experience in managing conflicts;
• Proven record of strong managerial skills, including motivating and leading teams;
• The ability to hire people with the skills and talent required for success;
• Effective skills at building and repairing relationships and at working across cultures;
• Discretion and tact in dealing with others, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to cultural differences;
• Be a model of integrity;
• The ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behavior;
• Proficient use of appropriate HRMgt professional software including relevant ERP systems and payroll systems;
• MS Office package and knowledge and experience of computerized support systems used in HR Management.

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