Senior HR Manager

A M Qattan Foundation -Ramallah

Job Title: Senior HR Manager

Line of Responsibility: Director of Administration Department.

Work Location: Ramallah

Job Objectives:

Lead the Foundation’s human resource functions according to the approved policies and procedures, in full coordination with the Director of Administration and the relevant staff, and provide information, support, and counselling to staff and supervisors on various human resource and work-related issues.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

Recruitment

1. Develop and follow up on the implementation of the annual hiring plans, including short term and permanent staffing requirements, working in full coordination with the relevant directors;
2. Manage the staff recruitment process in coordination with the relevant directors;
3. Follow up on the hiring process, including reference checking, job offer preparation and negotiation, appointment letters, and contracts, etc.;
4. Oversee new staff orientation, working in full coordination with the relevant supervisors.

Compensation and Benefits

1. Prepare and approve the payroll and maintain employee transactions;
2. Prepare the monthly and yearly reports for the provident fund, taxes, and end of service;
3. Follow up on the procedures of terminated staff as per the available checklist (insurance, EOS calculation, custody, etc.).
4. Oversee the health and workmen’s insurance.
5. Oversee the processing of employee children’s study grants as per the approved policy and procedures;
6. Prepare the needed agreements, statistics, and reports.

Performance Appraisal

1. Develop and regularly review the Foundation’s performance appraisal policy, procedures, and templates;
2. Manage the annual performance appraisal processes;
3. Identify and update the competency modules for each position.

Employee Relations and Grievances

1. Plan and implement employee events and activities as per the approved budget;
2. Deal with grievances and workplace conflicts and implement disciplinary procedures, as per the approved policy.

Time Attendance and Vacations

1. Responsible for the time attendance;
2. Monitor leave and annual vacation activities.

Talent Development

1. Analyse training needs, develop and follow up on the implementation of annual training plans, and process requests for training in light of yearly plans, working in close coordination with the relevant directors;
2. Develop and regularly review the Foundation’s career path policies, procedures, and templates;
3. Prepare the annual career path plans, including development requirements and budgets, and arrange for the needed training sessions for each position, track each employee on their career paths;
4. Develop and regularly review the succession plan policy, procedures, and templates;
5. Prepare the annual succession plan and budget and follow up on the individual development plans (IDPs) and the ongoing onsite training and coaching.

Managerial Tasks

1. Prepare and update all policies related to HR, such as code of conduct policy, HR manual, etc.;
2. Supervise and monitor the daily activities performed by the sub-ordinate staff, conduct appraisals, and determine training needs;
3. Prepare the Foundation’s annual HR budget and contribute to the preparation and implementation of annual work plans;
4. Prepare and present regular reports on all relevant issues, including those for the semi-annual and annual reports;
5. Work closely with line managers and assist them in understanding and implementing HR policies and procedures within their departments/units;
6. Ensure compliance with the labour law and other relevant laws;
7. Carry out any other work-related activities.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in HR management.
• Excellent knowledge of performance review methods and techniques;
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and legislations;
• Proven experience in the utilisation of MenaItech software.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including the ability to operate payroll and HR systems at a highly proficient level;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work within a team.
• Effective communication skills (in English and Arabic);
• Excellent team management skills;
• Results-driven work ethics;
• Ability to collaborate in a team;
• Ability to make competent, independent decisions.

For the detailed job description of this position and the application form, please check the following link: http://qattanfoundation.org/en/hrm

Interested individuals should submit the application coupled with their CV and letter of interest by Wednesday 27/10/2021. Only potential candidates will be contacted for interviews.