Job Summary:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks an experienced HR professional to serve as Head of Human Resource Services (HRS). The Head of HRS will lead a capable and service-oriented HR team that provides strategic services to the Institute's approximately 500 employees based globally. The successful candidate is essential to all core HR functions, with responsibility for recruitment, employee and labor relations, benefits and compensation administration, welfare and retirement plans, professional development and training, and legislative compliance. The Head of HRS will ensure that IFPRI is able to attract and retain the high-quality and diverse staff needed to achieve the Institute's goals and objectives, as well as foster a collegial and creative working environment. This is a two-year, full-time, fixed-term, exempt, renewable appointment based in IFPRI's headquarters in Washington, DC.
Essential Duties:
- Provide leadership to IFPRI's Human Resources Services (HRS).
- Provide strategic advice to management on all HR issues.
- Design and administer HR policy, procedures, and programs that promote diversity.
- Develop communication systems for the provision of timely and accurate HR information.
- Manage recruitment, as well as related activities such as immigration issues, visas, relocation, appointments, appointment renewals, and terminations.
- Administer IFPRI's compensation program; coordinate the annual performance appraisal process.
- Coordinate training and career development activities.
- Ensure all legal reporting requirements related to HR are fully met.
- Prepare reports related to the Institute's HRS as requested by management.
- Network with heads of HR in sister CGIAR centers, global think tanks, and NGOs on HR policy issues of common interest.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR or a related field; SPHR or GPHR preferred;
- Minimum of ten years of demonstrated HR administration and management experience, preferably in an international research or development environment;
- Sound knowledge of HR functions and an understanding of applicable US federal laws and regulations;
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with individuals from many different cultures and backgrounds;
- Demonstrated skills in problem solving, group facilitation, and solid knowledge of HR management software packages;
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally, particularly to developing countries;
- Demonstrated leadership, management, and supervisory skills; and
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the CGIAR Consortium. IFPRI's mission is to provide research-based policy solutions that sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger.
IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. We encourage women and developing-country professionals to apply.
TO APPLY:
Go towww.ifpri.org. Click on "Careers" and then click on "Other Positions" to link to Position # 13-132 - Head, Human Resources Services, FAD. Please complete the online application, including a complete resume and a detailed letter of interest. Also complete section providing three references.
For more information about IFPRI, please visit our website at www.ifpri.org.
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