The ICRC Regional Delegation for East Asia Based in Beijing
seeks to fill the following position:
Human Resources Manager
PURPOSE
Human Resources manager plans, organizes, and monitors HR activities in the regional delegation of Beijing, supporting teams and operational activities in 4 countries (China, Republic of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Mongolia).
S/he ensures that overall administration, coordination and evaluation of HR plans and programs are carries out. S/he brings insight on HR matters, provides professional HR services and advice, and sees to it that needs are translated into HR objectives, and that HR strategies are aligned with strategic objectives, in order to enable responses to operational needs and challenges.
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internally, interacts with staff and management in the regional delegation of Beijing and with all other People and Culture Unit, in particular Talent Attraction and Acquisition (TAA) Unit and other Centers of Expertise in Headquarters.
- Externally, interacts within the broader HR community and humanitarian sector in China and South Korea, and with local labor authorities' HR practitioners and HR service providers on specific issues, in accordance with HR department priorities.
SCOPE AND IMPACT
- Typically contributes by providing expertise to others and working on complex, multidisciplinary problems, using professional knowledge to deliver results either directly or through a team of professionals.
- Covers 4 countries (China, Republic of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Mongolia).
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (as per role description)
- Is a key advisor to the delegation's management team and contributes actively to reflection on and analysis and understanding of the working environment, giving upstream insight on the HR impacts or requirements of decisions potentially taken.
- Translates operational needs and strategic priorities into HR strategy and priorities; implements the corresponding action plan validated for the delegation.
- Contributes actively to the maintenance but also the development of HR processes, policies, and tools; ensures HR processes are implemented and harmonized throughout the delegation, and related services delivered according to ICRC policies and guidelines and in compliance with local legislation.
- Identifies and solves technical, operational, and organizational problems in accordance with existing policies, procedures, and functional business plans.
- Acts as troubleshooter for matters held up at HR service-provider level, liaising with the HR partner and relevant stakeholders at HQ and finding sustainable solutions to challenges.
- Acts as focal point and centralized communication channel for all staff, explaining all HR novelties, new processes, policies, and tools.
- Coaches and assists HR service providers, line managers and the management team in applying good HR-management practices and fulfilling their people-management responsibilities (HR capacity-building).
- Functions as the Code of Conduct facilitator for the delegation.
- Develops and maintains sound knowledge of local labor market and recruitment channels and keeps an overview of the local talent's availability.
- Facilitates collaboration and communication between the delegation and HR units in the field and at HQ.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, communicates difficult concepts effectively, persuades others to adopt a given point of view on ideas and initiatives.
- As line manager, oversees and supports the implementation of HR responsibilities of HR service providers.
- Draws up and monitors the annual HR budget.
- Plans, drives, and participates in talent attraction projects/initiatives with Key internal stakeholders and partners (Movement actors, Universities, etc.) to support the Regional TA efforts.
People management responsibilities
- Yes: directly supervises 2 HR Officers and 1 Staff Health Officer and act as the technical support for HR officer in Seoul.
REQUIREMENTS
- Typically 10 – 12 year's overall professional experiences.
- 5-8 years at least, of progressive leadership experiences in HR positions, for instance, as an HR manager or other HR executive in a similar, large global organization.
- In-depth knowledge and experience of good HR practices and sound grasp of HR systems and databases.
- In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR administration, workforce and organizational planning, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection and staffing, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, employee engagement, and
staff health and safety. - Knowledge and experience in Talent Attraction.
CERTIFICATION / EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- At least a bachelor's degree, in human resources management, business administration or organizational development.
- Specified training in change management a must and in project-cycle management an asset.
- Excellent command (written and spoken) of English and second ICRC working language, such as French, Arabic, Spanish or Russian an asset.
- Computer proficiency, with excellent skills in Microsoft Windows environment and HRIS.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
- Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
- Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
- Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
- Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
- May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary
CONTEXT
- This position will be based in Beijing. Travel within China, other countries covered by the regional delegation, and in Geneva or to operational contexts is necessary.
Preferred starting date: Mid-December
Deadline for applications: 09 October, 2024
Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as salary expectations, to the email: shzhang@icrc.org
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted)