Pakistan Reading Project will improve the quality of reading in public and private schools across all of Pakistan; supporting at least 1.3 million primary school students to read at all level commensurate with standards at their grade level by the three mutually reinforcing components of teacher education and professional development, systems reform and civil society engagement.
Relevant Experience:
- 5 years’ experience in human resources management with the development sector.
- Experience of managing human resource budgets and grants.
Education:
- University degree related to human resources, public or business administration, plus five years’ work experience in a related field.
- Certification in human resources (PHR, SPHR, GPHR) will be considered a plus
Language and Computer Skills:
- Strong written, verbal and communication skills in English and Urdu. Knowledge of local language preferred
- Fluency in English and Urdu is required.
- Good hands on Ms Office (word, excel, PowerPoint)
Job Description:
- To manage HR processes for provincial and district offices in Sindh.
- Manage routine HR office operations ensuring compliance with Creative and USAID HR rules and regulations and meeting all requirements and deadlines pertaining to HR in a timely manner
- Coordinate and conduct recruitment functions; communicate with department representatives to establish the development of job descriptions/announcements including opening and closing dates and develop and place advertisements
- Manage the hiring process, in conjunction with senior management to coordinate the screening of applications, interview process, and development of selection tools; perform reference checks, send job offers, on boarding etc.
- Assist in developing, establishing and updating Employee Manual, Internal Regulations, HR Policies, Performance Appraisals, the Employment Agreement and Consultancy Contracts
- Develop, maintain and update, if necessary, human resources systems in collaboration with the Sr. Manager HR and Director Operations
- Within scope of responsibility, provide information and general assistance to the employees regarding human resources policies and procedures; answer questions and provide information regarding interpretation of rules, problem solving, general advices and recruitment issues
- Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster a positive attitude towards organizational objectives
- Responsible for coordinating staff training and establishing staff development plans based on staff appraisals and evaluations
- Orient local staff on HR policies and procedures contained in the Host Country National Manual and Handbook
- Prepare various forms of HR correspondence including letters, memos, tracking sheets, bulletins, announcements, training and capacity building plans and memoranda; update various charts and employee related databases
- Advise managers regarding deadlines for 90-day probation status, employee performance evaluations, and objective setting forms
- Receive and log various grievances or complaints from employees; consult legal counsel for difficult cases and provide options prior to forwarding complaints to management for review
- Provide information and general assistance to employees regarding human resource policies and procedures; respond to employee questions and provide information regarding interpretation of HCN employee rules
- Provide administrative decision-making support and leadership to resolve employee problems; counsel employees and supervisors concerning performance and disciplinary matters; review and provide recommendations on a case by case basis
- Provide administrative support to HR and Operations department in all HR functions
- Conduct employee motivation and recognition activities such as service awards, employee-of-the month, etc. in consultation with senior management
- Update personnel files and other related HR documents including employment agreements, amendments, time sheets, calendar holidays and leaves, ensuring confidentiality and maintain accurate records
- Liaise with health and life insurance company to provide required benefits to local employees
- Positively coordinate with internal departments including programs, finance, operations etc.
- Organize and evaluate office procedures and create processes to manage work flow
- Provide direction and oversight to the maintenance of the human resource information system
Note: Candidates who have applied earlier need not apply again.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified potential female candidtaes are encouraged to apply.