| Job details |
| Job industry : |
HR/Admin/PM/IR/Training
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| Job segment : |
Admin/Facilities Mgmt |
| Job role : |
HR Exec. |
| Job skill : |
Proficiency with business software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) |
| Position vacant : |
International Human Resources (HR) Officer |
| Job location : |
Washington,
District of Columbia |
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| Job details |
| Company name : |
Search for Common Ground
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| Minimum experience : |
3 years |
| Maximum experience : |
5 years |
| Job type : |
Permanent |
| Gross pay : |
Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : |
Jul 21, 2008 |
| Job view count : |
120
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| Job description |
| Job description: |
Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities.
The International Human Resources Officer conducts human resources generalist responsibilities in both the international and domestic fields. The position involves benefits design, compensation, recruitment, employee recognition, policies and procedures development, security, and HR reporting responsibilities. The position collaborates with all employees, including country directors, program directors, managers, and supervisors.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the HR Director in improving the design of current benefits and compensation programs for international and domestic employees, working with the benefits broker as necessary
- NOTE: SFCG’s HR Assistant will be processing benefits enrollments, terminations, etc.
- Assist the HR Director in the development of voluntary benefits programs
- Plan open enrollment in cooperation with benefits broker
- Improve internal communications of benefits to domestic and international employees
- Develop and/or revise HR policies and procedures
- Develop supervisory training materials
- Manage the recruitment and selection of DC- (all levels) and international-based staff (managerial-level positions), in collaboration with the HR Director and other key staff
- Develop, update, and maintain job descriptions
- Develop employee recognition and service anniversary program
- Coordinate and assist appropriate staff with establishing and updating safety and security procedures for field offices and the DC office
- Act as backup HR staff member for payroll processes in HR Director's absence
- Generate HR turnover and other HR-related reports
- Complete other special projects, as assigned
- Ensure compliance with federal, country, and DC employment laws and regulations
- Assist in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its "Best Practices and Lessons Learned" initiative
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| Req. candidate profile : |
Minimum Qualifications:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a major in human resources, business administration, or a related area
- Minimum of three years experience in human resources - some overseas work experience or experience working in a multi-cultural setting is a plus
- Knowledge of domestic human resources (knowledge of international human resources preferred, but not required)
- Familiarity with benefits laws and regulations
- Experience in designing benefits/wellness and compensation programs
- Knowledgeable of benefits, compensation and HR best practices
- Experience developing and designing policies and procedures
- Some knowledge of payroll processes desired, but not required
- Strong people skills and presentation/platform skills
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to influence and manage change
- Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively and independently in a team environment, with the ability to respond rapidly to changes, yet remain focused on the priorities
- Strong organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
- Highly developed research and problem-solving ability
- Proficiency with business software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to type at least 50 wpm
- Occasional travel may be required
Additional Qualifications:
Desirable:
- French language proficiency
- PHR and/or CEBS, or other relevant,
- certifications
- Prior not-for-profit experience
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| How to apply : |
Register to view
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
No |
| Telecommute : |
No |
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