Turkey: HR Manager

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Position reporting to: Director HR

Staff directly reporting to this post: HR Coordinators (Recruitment & Learning)

Dotted Line Management: Field Senior HR/Admin Officer

Contract type: Employment

Contract length: until 17/09/2017 (extendable)

Closing date: 26/05/2017

Location: Istanbul

ROLE PURPOSE:

As a key member of the Human Resources team, the HR Manager will lead on HR operations, HR assessments, develop robust systems, policy and practices on people management in a dynamic working environment

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

HR Operations

• Responsible for and ensuring that all operations aspects of Human Resources for Istanbul and field offices are delivered according to best practice HR standards and in compliance with local law and SCI policies;
• In conjunction with the HR Director contribute to development and/or review of HR policies, procedures ensuring legal compliance with the local legislation is observed.
• Support managers in implementing polices and processes on matters related to resourcing, terminations, performance management, remuneration,
• Contribute to the implementation of key strategic HR priorities
• During Humanitarian responses in close collaboration with the HR Director provide support to managers with implementing the emergency HR plan and other emergency HR actions.

· To represent and champion staff views and concerns and ensure these are communicated to the HR Director,

• Collaborate with the HR Director in implementation of HR Initiatives in relation to reward and compensation, employee retention, Gender & Diversity
• Supporting the HR team in the field office in implementing effective and robust HR systems and processes
• Take the lead on HR aspects for government audits
• Work closely with the HR Director building and developing the capacity of the HR
• Perform any other duties as directed by the line manager

Staffing and Employee On boarding:

· Lead the management of recruitment process cycle for National and International staff working closely with the hiring managers to ensure a full, fair and open recruitment process at all times.

· Implement effective induction plans and processes, ensuring that all staff are aware of the policies and practices relating to their employment.

• Responsible for ensuring that all staff receive the Global induction

· Understand current and anticipate future staffing needs, build pools of ready candidates through internal succession planning and external market knowledge.

Capacity Building, Staff Development and Wellbeing :

• Contribute to the implementation of effective Performance management tools, undertake quality reviews and ensuring performance management system is well understood by managers and staff
• In close collaborate with the Learning & Development Co-ordinator support managers in the implementation of the country capacity building plan, ensuring that all staff are provided with equal opportunities to further their career

· Coordinate with HR Coordinator (Learning Development & Wellbeing) and promote, Propose and implement wellbeing initiatives for all members of the staff.

· Implement SCI annual performance review system and processes and provide guidance to managers and members of the staff on best practices.

· Provide day to day coaching, mentoring and on job training on HR technical skills to the HR Coordinators and officers and support dissemination of capacity building to field HR personnel

· Develop and deliver HR trainings for non-HR personnel for all cadres of staff to raise awareness of HR processes and procedures

· Work with the HR Director, HR Coordinator (staff development & Wellbeing) to identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff.

· Ensure that the capacity building of the HR and all other teams is planned within budget parameters and realistic.

• Application of appropriate measurement tools to monitor and evaluate the quality and impact of learning initiatives on work efficiency, value for money and identify areas of improved performance that will feed into future plans

HR systems, policies and procedures:

· Take lead in ensuring the role out and implementation of HR global operational initiatives in the Country Office

· Work with the HR Officer to ensure that the HRIS is regularly updated and managed appropriately and the quality of data is maintained accurately

· Ensure that personnel files are updated at all times and managed in the highest level of confidentiality

· Ensure the Implementation HR policies and procedures in support of organizational goals

· Make use of all available policy, practice, checklists and guidelines in order to ensure Save the Children good practices are in place and provide advice to staff and line managers.

· Manage employee relations, grievance issues and where necessary collaborate with the HRD Director on disciplinary management and related processes.

· Conduct debriefing and exit interviews with all staff who leave the programme and any issues affecting staff retention are addressed.

· Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures

Pay and Benefits:

· Process monthly payroll for international staff and ensure the payroll for national staff is processed in a timely manner.

· Ensure proper documentation and filing of all payrolls and the support documentation in an orderly manner

· Work with the HR Director with the review of compensation & benefits for Turkey as required

· Collaborate with the HR Director in job evaluation system and salary review exercises.

· Work with managers to review staffing structures, grading and job profiles

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

· 4-6 years of relevant experience at a HR management level in complex environments particularly in the Middle East and ideally within an INGO

· Proven operational HR experience of providing a senior generalist HR service to managers across a full range of HR issues

· Experience of building and developing the capacity of HR staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plan

· Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of Human Resources in the Country Office and ensuring the most effective support to line management (including the ability to synthesise and analyse complex information and present clear and informed solutions)

· Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;

· Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people, both internally and externally

· Demonstrated experience in leading multicultural teams, working across multiple locations and building value driven teams

· Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issue.

· Experience of and well developed skills in international recruitment

· Good attention to detail

· Good facilitation skills and ability to deliver induction briefing/training

· Strong communication (written and spoken) in English.

· Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments;

· Commitment to Save the Children aims and principles and in particular commitment to Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety policies.

Desirable

· Fluent in English,

· Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage

· Experience working with Syria crisis or neighbouring countries.

Benefits Package provided to National Staff:

• Salary commensurate with the pay-grade of the position.
• Annual leave
• Medical Scheme, Accidental and Life insurance.
• Transportation allowance
• A motivating work environment

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English by sending your up to date CV with a cover letter as a single document explaining your salary expectations to turkey.recruit@savethechildren.org and mention the position that you are applying for to the subject section. The advertisement will be closed on 26th May 2017 at 5:30 PM (Turkey local time).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.