HR Advisor- Maternity Cover

I. About TechnoServe:

Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing...when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off. 

II. Job Summary:

The HR Advisor is responsible for supporting the HR and Admin Manager in day to day HR and Operations related task to employee’s compensation and benefits, Compliance to policy and procedures, and Employee relationship matters.

III. Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

·Provide support and coach field HR and Admin team in all HR-related issues

·Provide code of conduct and sexual harassment training for Farmer Trainers and Admin teams.

·Facilitate termination payments to staff leaving the organization upon submission of completed and signed clearance form by terminating staff

·Facilitate exit interviews for staff leaving the organization in consultation with supervisors/managers

·Ensure new employees are included in the TNS benefit scheme and details of staff are updated and communicated to the insurance company on time by the HR Assistant.

·Update employee data and country employee list regularly of the HR system (Ultipro)

• Ensure annual leave and comp time records are updated and accurate.
• Ensure employee’s contract is renewed in a timely manner.
• Ensure new employees and promoted staff receive ID on time.
• Conduct quarterly file audit
• Focal person to communicate with staff for HR requests within a certain limit and transfer to HR & Admin Manager

·Work closely with finance team on staff remunerations and termination payments, when required

·Support any legal and disciplinary issue of the staff to the HR and Admin Manager.

·Attend meetings in the absence of the HR & Admin Manager

·Manage and motivate the HR Assistant by ensuring s/he has clear work plans and receives regular supervision and reviews.

·Perform other duties as required

·Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related fields with + 3 years’ experience, Master’s degree +1 years’ related experience.

·A solid understanding of employment and Ethiopian labor laws

·Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends

·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

V. Preferred Qualifications:  

·Experience working in an international NGO sector, in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment

VI.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·Commitment to customer service

·Ability to engage and advise all levels of staff and candidates

·Manages multiple competing priorities with ease

·Sound judgment and solutions-oriented

·Strong interpersonal and communication skills