About Adroit Associates:
Adroit Associates is an international development consulting firm that specializes in using research, evaluation, and institutional strengthening to promote prosperous economies and resilient societies in underdeveloped, fragile states with a focus on post-conflict environments.

 
Job Description:
This position oversees recruitment, retention, benefits, payroll, employee training, employee relations, performance management, diversity, equity, inclusion, and human resource policies under the management of the Country Representative - Afghanistan.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide overall leadership and guidance by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, employee relations, performance management, diversity, equity, inclusion, and benefits.
* Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans.
* Evaluate current HR processes, including recruiting and hiring, and support for departments during these processes to identify Adroit Associates system improvement opportunities.
* The Human Resource Manager will work with Adroit Associates' leadership team to establish a sound management succession plan.
* Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in human resources, talent management, and employment law; apply this knowledge to communicate policy, practice, and resource changes to management and employees.
* Designs and executes strategies to increase organization, team, and individual performance to improve Adroit Associates' business capabilities to deliver against its goals.
* Leverages Human Resources and business skills and knowledge to challenge or influence leadership in decision-making processes. Participates in developing corporate human resource strategies; champions the vision, mission, and strategic plan.
* Keeps Adroit Associates leadership team advised on trends, issues, and areas of concern. Human Resource Manager will provide the senior management team and leadership with forward-looking, strategic counsel.
* Participates in business strategy and planning meetings, works closely with Adroit Associates leadership team to ensure the application of human resource policies and programs, and works to provide a positive team member experience.
* Works with Adroit Associates program and other departments for staffing and retention needs, including creating and revising job descriptions and assisting with offer terms. Moreover, Human Resource Manager manages, facilitates, and resolves complex employee relations issues of varying complexity.
* Human Resource Manager conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Advises and counsels Adroit Associates leadership team on employee relations issues and recommended actions and outcomes.
* Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of team members, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance in Adroit Associates, and monitors compliance regarding legal and government regulations affecting human resources, health, and safety. Ensures that compliance programs are carried out.
* Stays abreast of applicable human resources regulations and trends; utilizes this knowledge in day-to-day activities and provides advice on human capital matters in Adroit Associates.
* Support the performance and talent management cycle by partnering with managers on an as-needed basis to handle succession planning needs and requirements, answer performance questions, issues, and processes, supporting and provide guidance on the promotion process, particularly during end-of-year timing.
* Manage all phases of full-cycle recruiting, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations, placement, and onboarding.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the line supervisor.

 

Job Requirements:
         Education:
* A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, economics, or another related social science discipline is required; a Master's degree in human resources or a closely related field is preferable.
* PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, or IPMA-SCP certification preferred.
Experience:
* The candidate should have five (5) years of human resources senior management experience and work with system improvement.
* Experience applying principles and practices of human resources: recruitment, labor relations, organizational development, and change management.
* Experience with various supervisory principles and practices, labor relations, and personnel management.
* Experience with organization-wide policy development, implementation, and evaluation.

Submission Guidelines:
If you are interested in this position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume in a PDF format to jobs@aacs-consulting.com IMMEDIATELY and before September 17, 2023.
Note:
Please mention the position and vacancy number in the subject line of your email (Human Resource Manager – AACS-VA-202); otherwise, your application may not be considered.