Adroit Associates is an international development firm specializing in four pivotal domains that collectively aim to promote prosperity and resilience, specifically in conflict-affected and fragile contexts. Their expertise spans Research and Analysis, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Institutional Strengthening, and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC). As passionate, data-driven professionals, they are committed to making a real difference in some of the world’s most challenging settings.

Their leadership and most staff, as well as those of their local partners, hail from and reside in the conflict-affected regions they serve. This deep-rooted connection, combined with their extensive on-the-ground experience, uniquely positions them as experts on the distinct challenges and opportunities these regions present.

In 2022, Adroit Associates broadened its impact by forging strategic partnerships with capable local partners in the Middle East and Africa. Combining their efforts and sharing their knowledge and experience with their local partners, their reach now is broad and deep, experientially and intellectually.

Adroit Associates collaborates with governments, civil society organizations, international aid and development organizations, and corporations through a combination of robust, data-driven research and deep, place-based engagement to make international development more effective, inclusive, and sustainable. They harness the power of evidence and data to co-design and deliver solutions that contribute to transforming the extraordinarily vulnerable communities they serve.

Position Purpose/ Summary

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.
• Role model, champion, and drive the culture transformation and facilitate change management in Adroit Associates.
• 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.
• Innovative in keeping ahead and analysing trends and metrics in partnership with the leadership team to develop solutions, programs, and policies to improve team experience, retention, and development.
• Monitors the team climate; conducts regular organization assessments to diagnose critical human resource issues; identifies problems and areas of concern; and works proactively and pre-emptively with management to resolve them.
• Conducts stay, transfer, and exit interviews and communicates data to ensure issues are addressed with the management team in Adroit Associates. Nevertheless, work closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides guidance and training to human resource and administrative teams on human resources and management skills needed to manage the workforce, including selection, coaching, performance management, career development, and disciplinary actions. In addition, Human Resource Manager provides guidance and input on Adroit Associates' business unit restructure, realignments, workforce, and succession planning.
• 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.

          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.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with human resource information systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Commitment to Adroit Associates' mission and values

Adroit Associates Values

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Adroit Associates’ values:

• Passion for Positive Change: We place the lives of communities at the forefront of all our work. We believe transformation is possible and approach each project with enthusiasm and a passion for positive change. 
• Commitment to Quality: We are rigorous, robust, and evidence-based in the work we undertake. We plan and control for quality and do all it takes to achieve the high standards we expect of ourselves and those we serve.
• Upholding Integrity: We abide by the highest professional and ethical principles in everything we do. We take complete ownership of and provide accountability for our work.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: We strive to be the best at what we do by maintaining an internal culture of critical thinking, openly sharing our successes and failures, and engaging in reflection and learning.

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 October 21, 2023.

Note:

1. Please mention the position and vacancy number in the subject line of your email (Human Resource Manager – AACS-VA-205); otherwise, your application may not be considered