Requisition ID: req44992
Job Title: HR Manager
Sector: Human Resources
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Gross Compensation: New York, NY HQ USA: USD 70,000.00 - 75,000.00 Annually
London, UK: GBP 43,300.00 - 50,550.00 Annually
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description
Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 50 countries and in 27 US cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Job Overview/Summary
The HR Manager will provide HR support to the IRC’s Global Headquarters departments. The HR Senior Manager reports to the Deputy Director, Global HQ HR and works closely with other members of the Global HQ Partners team and People & Culture department. This role will support the evaluation and editing of job descriptions, compensation recommendations, processing employee lifecycle events, and special projects to support 2,000+ Global Headquarters staff across over 40 countries around the world.
Major Responsibilities
Provide frontline support including and not limited to:
- Support the development of P&C strategy for Global HQ departments
- Lead on the evaluation of job descriptions for client groups to ensure position descriptions at all levels are written with diverse and inclusive language
- Make compensation recommendations for new hires and employees to ensure equitable pay across the department
- Serve as a reliable source of HR knowledge in response to employee and/or supervisor requests, ensuring compliance with IRC policies and procedures and applicable labor laws
- Facilitate resolution for escalated issues related to benefits, payroll, HRIS, Leaves of Absence, and general employee questions
- Provide review and approvals for job descriptions, position requests, and status changes
- Ensure exit processes are followed in a timely manner (Separation Forms, exit paperwork, exit surveys) and conduct exit interviews to inform turnover reports and analyses
- Ensure that HR data is collected, processed, analyzed and presented through different means for better decision making
- Support various initiatives across all the disciplines within P&C and special projects within the Global HQ Partners team to enrich IRC’s culture
- Provide backup support to Global HQ Partners team when needed.
- HR Technical Functions & HR Operations: Collaborate with teams in the planning and delivery of HR initiatives including opportunities for improvement around standard processes
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Working Relationships
Position Reports to: Deputy Director, Global HQ HR
Position works in collaboration with: Sr. HR Associate, HR Partners, HR Directors, HR Project & Delivery Manager, HQ clients; HR colleagues in Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management and Operations; Finance and other HQ teams.
Our benefits:
- To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a variety of competitive benefits including a strong retirement plan, learning and development opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, and a generous, flexible time off policy so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about
- Flexible office work environment and/or work from home
Development Value for You
- Deepened understanding of global humanitarian aid, relief, and development sector
- Significant global exposure to implementing large, complex transformational change efforts
- Deepen HR knowledge and expertise of international HR and learn about labor laws and contexts across multiple countries and regions
Job Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration; or equivalent experience
Work Experience:
- At least 4-6 years of experience in an HR support function or Client Service role with outstanding capabilities in MS Excel. Experience in Workday or similar HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with Employee Relations and/or Information Technology is a plus
- Experience in a large, global, matrixed organization and/or within a non-profit setting is a plus
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- In depth knowledge of HR concepts, and the ability to ramp quickly on new topics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record and fulfillment in operating with a client service approach, and building and fostering positive working relationships; highly resourceful
- High data analytics skills and ability to use basic data outputs to tell a high-level story
- Sensitive to and have a solid understanding of Gender Equality concepts and their impact on HR practices
- Self-motivated, ability to plan, prioritize and problem solve independently
- Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in working in a constantly evolving environment
- Ability to build and foster an effective and positive working relationships with colleagues and internal clients
- Outstanding capabilities in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience in Workday and applicant tracking systems a plus
- Ability and commitment to the highest ethical standards including maintaining the confidentiality
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Compensation:
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:
IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic.
Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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