Website Corus International
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Human Resource Officer
Corus International incorporating, Lutheran World Relief in Nepal is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced candidates for an anticipated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food For Progress project in Nepal. The project is designed to address food security through improvements in the aquaculture value chain by incorporating climate smart technologies, improving end market linkages and incomes for farmers, increasing access to finance for farmers to expand trade of agricultural products, and strengthening the public and private sector.
Reporting to the Country Director and working closely with the Regional HR Partner, s/he will serve as the HR focal point between office staff, management and U.S Headquarters. Ensure legal compliance in all areas of Human Resources in conjunction with statutory legislation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Working closely with Regional HR ensure that country office adhere to employment standards, and CORUS policies and procedures.
- Responsible for staff payroll, pay slips, NSIF other benefit processing and management.
- Working closely with Regional HR, Support in the development of personnel guidelines, manage, and implement personnel policies and procedures.
- Take lead on project recruitment, selection and onboarding of all employees.
- Prepare and disseminate internal and external vacancy publications and liaise with candidates and management at different stages of the recruitment process.
- Initiate and follow up on reference checks, ensure that other background checks e.g. Bridger are performed before offers are send to successful candidates.
- Update information on all staff members and manage different types of employment contracts e.g. Contract, Recruitment and performance management trackers.
- Counsel and advice staff on personal and work-related issues including providing guidance and direction to management team and employees on human resource related topics.
- With support from regional HR, work with staff and management to facilitate staff development and training opportunities.
- Communicate and ensure compliance and consistency with office practices and policies and compliance with all employment related laws
- Assist Regional HR in disciplinary management, follow up and documentation.
- Manage staff benefits and act as the key liaison person with the insurance companies with regards to Medical and any other Insurances
- Ensure appropriate leave authorization and administration as per policy
- Manage and update HRIS e.g. EDSS, ADP, ApplicationPro and Culture Amp etc.
- Maintain staff files in a confidential and safe manner
- Do any other duty as assigned by his/her supervisor or designee
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Art degree with a major in Business Administration or Human Resource Management with at least 3 years of relevant HR experience. HR Professional Membership will be an added advantage.
S/he should have experience required working with USG-funded programs, good understanding of Nepal Labor laws, NGO Act and other relevant laws.
S/he should have exceptional interpersonal, strong organizations skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate should have fluency in Nepal & English Language
To apply for this job please visit corus.applicantpro.com.