Human Resources Manager - (Field Only) in Madagascar | (On-site) at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Human Resources Manager - (Field Only)

Location: Madagascar | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration required. Additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Minimum of two to three years’ work experience managing an HR function and strong knowledge of HR best practices and standards, preferably with an International or local NGO, with at least three of these years
• Staff management experience.
• Strong experience in presenting, facilitating, and coaching on HR topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or Organizational Development preferred.
• Experience with and demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and practices. Thorough knowledge of the local labor law.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to analyze and interpret employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and HR practices. Strong knowledge of local labor laws and employment compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in staff management, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary processes, and workforce supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting, facilitating, and coaching on Human Resources topics, including labor law compliance, employee relations, and workplace policies.
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how they approach relationships.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, HRIS.
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
• Very good planning, monitoring and organizational skills
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Languages: French and English

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%

Supervisory Responsibilities: HR Officers

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: SLT members, SMT members, Risk & Compliance Officer, Regional and HQ HR Teams.

External: Ministry of Labor and other relevant government authorities, labor inspectors, external legal counsel, employment law advisors, HR professionals from peer organizations, NGO/INGO networks, and professional HR associations.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.