Regional HR Business Partner

Overview The Regional HR Partner works closely with the Global HR Office (GHR) in Baltimore and with Country Leadership Team/s to support the achievement of organizational mission, goals, and objectives through the development, implementation, and management of activities to deliver HR capacity and infrastructure across country office/projects represented in the region.

This position is to be based in any Jhpiego Country office in Southern Africa Responsibilities Recruiting Work  closely with the Talent Acquisition Team with regards to managing and overseeing recruiting activities for senior management positions, regional staff or third country nationals:

Job Description writing and leveling in conjunction with Compensation Team Salary determination for new hires in conjunction with Compensation Team Recruiting in assigned countries if a backup is required for the local HR teams

Act as a partner to the organization by understanding the recruiting and interviewing process; counseling managers on candidate selection. General Support and Employee Relations Travels internationally to conduct HR reviews across country portfolio, and monitors follow up actions for any findings. Manages internal and legal review of country employee manuals at least every two years. Develops communications plan for any benefits or policy changes, in coordination with country HR and Country Director.

Manages onboarding process for expatriates and third country nationals in the region, including orientation to Jhpiego’s International Assignment Policies and benefits

Provide oversight and guidance to Country Offices on HR compliance, ensuring adherence to organisational policies and applicable local legislation, including:

Personnel file audits and record-keeping compliance.

Work eligibility and visa requirements for Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) and expatriate staff.

Immigration and visa application processes, providing support and guidance to local HR teams as required.

Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, guidelines and procedures

Contributes to the overall HR organizational effort by assisting other HR Partners and HR teams as necessary to support a high performing human resource work team Understand and guide conversations surrounding country laws with guidance of legal experts when needed

Ensure legal compliance by supporting the country HR representative in monitoring and implementing applicable human resource requirements;
Provides guidance and recommendations to country office HR on employee issues, including those that may involve grievances or litigation. Make sure country HR representative conducts exit interviews tracks trends and makes recommendations to country management by analyzing the country exit interview data.

Compensation & Benefits Performs compensation reviews every two years in coordination with GHR Compensation Team, country office HR and Country Director, reviewing all staff salaries for market and internal equity.

Ensures benefits are compliant with local law and within Jhpiego policies

Act as a partner to the country teams by assisting managers and the compensation manager in updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions in the countries they support

Maintain the organization’s pay philosophy by exhibiting a working understanding of how pay is derived; explaining and training on pay basics; assist in preparing pay budgets (if necessary); review individual pay actions such as merit increases, promotions and reclasses; recommending, planning, and assisting with implementing pay structure revisions. Reviews any benefits invoices for expats and TCNs for policy compliance

Works with country finance team to review any documentation regarding tax exemptions

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