Human Resources Officer
All applicants are required to submit their application in PDF format to the following email: Recruitment@embracelebanon.org and with the email title: Human Resources Officer. Emails received with no suject will be rejected.
Receiving of CV's applicants is on rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Embrace is an equal opportunity employer. Embrace has zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment.
A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The human resources officer has a crucial role in managing and supporting the organization's workforce and works closely with the organization’s different programs, departments, and managers. The role is dynamic and requires a combination of interpersonal skills, organizational expertise, and a strong understanding of both HR principles and the organization's mission and values.
B. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
- Respect: To consider all individuals worthy of high regards and respect.
- Integrity: To adhere to the highest moral and ethical principles in fulfilling Embrace’s mission.
- Compassion: To understand another person’s condition from their perspective and strive to respond to their needs.
- Inclusiveness: To actively include stakeholders in decision making and the implementation of Embrace’s strategic goals.
- Accountability: To acknowledge and assume responsibility for all actions and decisions undertaken within the organization.
- Ownership: To assume one’s responsibility towards their role and the organization, to problem solve and actively seek feedback in a proactive manner.
- Collaboration: To actively seek feedback from members of the team, and work collaboratively with team members inside the organization as well as engage external partners in fulfilling Embrace’s mission and vision.
C. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding
- Posting job openings, creating job descriptions, and advertisements.
- Reviewing resumes and applications, and shortlisting candidates in coordination with program managers and line supervisors.
- Scheduling and anticipating the interviews and assessments to select suitable candidates.
- Facilitating the smooth transition of new employees into the organization.
- Conducting orientation sessions to introduce them to the organization's mission, values, policies, and procedures.
- Handling necessary paperwork, including contracts, benefits enrolment, and tax forms.
2. Employee Engagement, Training and Development
- Addressing employee concerns, grievances, and conflict and promoting open communication and positive employee relations to ensure a harmonious work environment and enhance workplace satisfaction.
- Developing and implementing safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
- Organizing employee engagement activities, team-building events, and recognition programs.
- Identifying training needs and organizing relevant workshops or training sessions in coordination with department managers.
- Encouraging continuous learning and skill enhancement among employees.
3. Performance Management
- Developing and implementing performance appraisal processes in coordination with program managers.
- Setting performance goals and objectives in alignment with the organization's mission.
- Administering performance reviews and performance improvement plans.
4. Administrative Tasks
- Ensuring that the organization's HR policies and procedures follow local labor laws and regulations.
- Communicating and enforcing policies related to attendance, leave, code of conduct, etc.
- Managing employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
- Administering payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
- Staying updated on labor laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Ensuring the organization's HR practices are compliant with relevant laws.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records and databases and handling confidential information with discretion.
- Compiling and analysing HR data to generate reports for management decision-making.
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QUALIFICATONS
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Management, with required additional certifications in Professional Human Resources or Senior Professional Human Resources from any HR institute (Masters Degree in Human Resources is a plus).
- Years of Experience: At least 3 years of experience in human resource management field
- Language Skills: Fluent in English and Arabic, French is a plus
Skills & Competencies
Critical Skills and Competencies
- Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with employees, conducting interviews, drafting policies, and delivering trainings.
- Interpersonal Skills that foster the building of relationships, mediation of conflicts, and fostering of a positive work environment.
- Problem-Solving: Adept at analyzing situations, identifying issues, and developing solutions that align with both organizational and legal considerations.
- Attention to Detail: Precise record-keeping, contract drafting, and policy implementation require a keen eye for detail.
- Ethical Judgment: Handle sensitive and confidential information while exercising ethical judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
- Data Analysis: The ability to analyze HR metrics and trends can inform decisions related to recruitment, retention, and performance management.
- Time Management: Juggling multiple tasks, from recruitment to policy implementation, requires effective time management.
Behavioral Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrates empathy toward employees' concerns and needs fosters a supportive workplace environment.
- Adjusts and adapts easily to changing regulations, organizational needs, and evolving HR trends.
- Handles sensitive information and making fair and unbiased decisions requires a high level of integrity.
- Mediates conflicts and resolving disputes while maintaining professionalism and objectivity is essential.
- Collaborates with colleagues across various departments and levels
- Understands cultural nuances and focuses on inclusivity
- Deals effectively and empathically with challenging situations, such as layoffs or employee relations issues, demands emotional resilience.
TIME COMMITMENT
- Full Time 40 hours per week
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
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