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People & Culture (HR) Manager

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Hhohho, Swaziland,
Full-time

To Manage and provide technical support in the implementation of WV Swaziland Strategic and transactional/technical human resources activities, and ensure provision of effective, efficient and quality services through proper planning, organizing and overseeing of the day-to-day work of the People & Culture function, ensuring it is aligned and integrated in a 'best fit', with the primary purpose of promoting the Organizational and staff well-being aspirations, towards effective delivery of WV Swaziland Strategic objectives.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Organizational Development:

  • Maintain an up to date and aligned Organizational Structure for all work units, working in consultation with
  • the P&C/HR Director.
  • Provide, support and monitor on-going capacity-building to the Business Partner.
  • Facilitate and promote an on-going learning and development culture, at individual, group and Organizational level.
  • Facilitate the development of talent pools for mission critical and specialized roles, with clear capacity plans.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the Organizational Capacity Plan.
  • Facilitate and monitor departmental succession plans and give necessary guidance.
  • Collaborate with and provide guidance to goal owners, to ensure proper capacity-building plans and initiatives are
  • in place for their identified potential successors.
  • Implement departmental Strategic Plan to effectively support the delivery of National Office Strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate and/or collaborate in all change management processes in the organization.

HR Administration

  • Oversee the P&C department for WV Swaziland, to ensure the strategic mandate and objectives are met.
  • Provide on-going support, advice and guidance to the Senior Management Team on operational P&C related issues, including compliance and risk management.
  • Ensure accountability for day-to-day P&C related processes and activities, including engagement with stakeholders.
  • Oversee, support and provide technical guidance to all recruitments/staffing processes taking place in WV Swaziland.
  • Oversee adequate on-boarding, orientation and induction process for all key roles, particularly managerial level.
  • Negotiate and process employment contracts.
  • Ensure proper background checks are done and completed with sufficient evidence before engagement of external candidates.

Policy Development & Implementation

  • Initiation and recommendation of all P&C policies development informed by proper assessment and need.
  • Evaluate the policy environment and developments both internal and external and update them as and when necessary.
  • Oversee and provide guidance on the implementation of P&C Policies.
  • Ensure all activities within P&C and in relation to internal stakeholders are delivered in line with P&C and/or organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

Performance Management

  • Train and guide managers on performance management system and processes.
  • Ensure 100% submission of performance agreements at the beginning of each fiscal year.
  • Coach and mentor managers and supervisors in measuring performance and providing ongoing coaching for
  • performance and feedback to their staff.
  • Ensure end of year Performance review process is carried out in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Provide close guidance and monitoring of Performance Improvement Plans to and by line manager/supervisors.
  • Ensure timely and consistent implementation of performance recognition and rewards (merit increases and recognition program - PACT).
  • Conduct staff training to support performance.
  • Compile a Performance Report of the Organization based on performance reviews done for all staff, even to inform the performance reward system.
  • Maintain and manage a Performance Management System for the office
  • Be accountable and ensure timely execution and delivery of all P&C activities and assignments.
  • Facilitate timely and quality implementation and follow-through (including reporting) of all P&C projects and
  • programs, including Our Voice action plan and staff meeting engagement and action plans.

Job Evaluation

  • Facilitate periodic market-based salary survey and reviews at least once in every two years
  • Coordinate structured periodic Job Analysis for all positions.
  • Provide support and guidance in the formulation of job descriptions
  • Set up a Job Evaluation Committee
  • Act as a Secretary to the Evaluation Committee
  • Communicate clear and timely results of job evaluations

Industrial / Labour Relations

  • Provide guidance to management on labour issues and changes in statutory requirements.
  • Oversee, provide guidance and support, the handling of industrial relations issues, including conflict management,
  • grievances and disciplinary processes.
  • Represent the Organization in all external labour matters/disputes.
  • Maintain communication with other Non-governmental organizations to ensure World Vision compensation and policies
  • are appropriate to local conditions.Stewardship / Financial Management
  • Prepare plans and budgets for human resources.
  • Ensure that identified training needs are met at the least cost.
  • Manage the training budget for the office together with departments.

Payroll & Benefits

  • Oversee, the preparation, processing and maintenance of payroll records for all employees.
  • Review and endorse at P&C level, monthly payroll including changes and statutory payments.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to Business Partner towards response to payroll queries and other critical
  • information.
  • Supervise the implementation and use of payroll system (SAGE VIP)
Educational Background: 
Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology or any other related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management role.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Proficient in supervision, process management, communication, analysis, and problem solving.
  • Ability to prioritise and complete a complex variety of tasks in an organised manner
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions that uncover underlying issues and to confront issues directly
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, orally and in writing
  • Has broad technical knowledge combined with critical thinking skills to relate work performed to broader business context
  • Excellent computer skills including: Microsoft application skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proficient with Internet navigation and electronic records management including CRM
  • Must have cross-cultural sensitivity, problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of internal policies, and legal requirements
  • Experience in HR Management in (I)NGO sector
  • Experience and conceptual knowledge in OD & Change Management
  • Experience and conceptual knowledge in effective handling of Industrial Relations matters

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Effective People Management & leadership
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Good networking and collaboration skills
  • Good technical skills in technical HR Management

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 21 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 21 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit