Human Resources (HR) Expert

Position Purpose

The Human Resources (HR) Expert supports the project team in all activities related to Human Resources according to the Lebanese labor laws, DAI’s policies and procedures, and USAID requirements. S/he uses expert knowledge of recruitment and operations policies, processes, and best practices to support efficient TIF HR and operations. S/he leads TIF recruitment, on-boarding of new employees, performance management, and provides support to staff for all personnel issues.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage TIF HR functions, ensuring processes are compliant with the DAI policies and procedures as well as USAID requirements and Lebanese labor law.
• Manage recruitment of TIF staff and consultants, including, but not limited to: inviting prospective candidates to apply; screening candidates in collaboration with the project team, short-listing ideal candidates; participating in interviews; communicating with candidates regarding interviews and results; checking references and suitability of applicants; discussing recruitment policies with superiors to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs; ensuring transparent and bias free recruitment process.
• Oversee document collection, verification, and review process for selected candidates and prepare employment agreements for all TIF staff and consultants.
• Manage consultants’ agreements and review and submit payment requests.
• Maintain existing system for personnel files and required USAID approvals and documents, including entering HR data into DAI’s Technical & Administrative Information System (TAMIS) and generating required reports.
• Identify and address staff training needs to improve performance and support career growth.
• Other tasks as required by Chief of Party.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, or other related fields; advanced degree in the above listed areas highly preferred. 
• At least 10 years of professional experience, including significant recruitment and human resources experience Demonstrated experience responsibly and ethically handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain HR records, facilitate annual performance review process, and update policies as directed.
• Ability to effectively liaise with multiple departments to address all HR-related needs.
• Familiarity with DAI’s Operations and HR policies, procedures, and systems, including TAMIS, is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral – in English and Arabic.
• Computer literacy and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. 
• Experience working with donor funded programs is highly desirable. 
• Strong teamwork skills as well as effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.