HR Manager

Who is the client?

Our client is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence all around the world.

The organization has implemented a collaborative approach to combating violence against those vulnerable for the last 25 years in 44 offices and 28 countries around the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, collecting international best practices in tackling human trafficking. The capacity building model of criminal justice system transformation implemented by them includes individual support for survivors, support for government initiatives and jointly proposing policy changes to strengthen Criminal Justice Systems (CJS) to respond effectively to human trafficking.

Position Overview

The HR Manager for European Anti-Trafficking Program (EATP) will be responsible for the development and execution of the People Support strategy across: Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, France, Italy, Spain and other European Countries.

This position also placed a central role in People Support being responsible in leading and managing Human Resources, Staff Care, Interns and Fellows and Orientation processes for EATP staff.

Roles And Responsibilities

1.Leadership and Management

• Procure and manage legal vendors to deliver labor, health, safety and security policies compliance and ensure timely and compliant filings.
• Perform HR management functions including recruiting, on-boarding, employee engagement, compliance, performance management, professional development, benefits, transition (off boarding), etc.
• Manage the staff care program to encourage emotional and professional health of staff members.
• Lead and manage Interns & Fellows program.

2.Policies, Procedures and Regulatory Compliance

• Advise and ensure labor and workplace statutory requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance for all regulatory reporting and GDPR compliant data management.
• Assist in drafting policies and procedures.
• Develop, recommend, draft, and streamline other policies and procedures including HR best practices, employee manual, retirement plan policy, service anniversary reward policy, etc.
• Regularly evaluate HR practices and programs and develop processes accordingly.

3.Networking & Partnership

• Maintain professional relationship with all external vendors and partners including the government ministries (Ministry of Labor and Social Solidarity, Ministry of Health).
• Maintain strong networks and relationships with other NGO partners through HR Forums, groups of Christian Leaders and HR professionals for HR leaders

4.Training and Development

• Conduct trainings for staff members to increase compliance with HR policies.
• Identifying staff for the training and encouraging individual development plans.

5.Communication

• Provide routine updates for staff on news and changes through the appropriate internal and external channels.
• Keep staff informed about relevant policies, strategic direction, and specific decisions impacting their work.

Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation

• Plan resource requirement, strategy for hiring of staff (contract and full-time) and interns and volunteers.
• Plan recruitment drives/ interviews and ensure timely closure of the positions.
• Develop and implement sound induction and on-boarding programs for new staff and ensure their alignment to the organization vision, mission and program goals.
• Implement and comply with the internal regulations and conduct compliance audits to ensure that the high reputation as a compliant employer.
• Develop and monitor overall People Operations strategies, systems, tactics and procedures and ensure legal compliance to nurture a positive working environment.
• Oversee employee recognition program and develop creative ways to encourage and motivate employees.
• Analyze staff working pattern regularly and provide recommendations to the leadership.
• Direct and advise other folks to identify training resources for employees.

Reporting & Data Management

• Provide periodic reports as needed to the Director of Operations and to the Director, European Anti-Trafficking Program.
• Ensure that all employees, interns, and fellows filing, and documentation are maintained in an accurate, up to date and confidential manner.
• Maintain and review employee agreements, contracts, insurance coverage documentation.
• Together with the Director of Operations and Administration, develop surveys, monitor and analyze response and develop action plans accordingly.
• Work with various ministries related to visa application, visa extension, and work permit for all expatriate staff.

Education and Skills

• Masters degree in HR, or a related field.
• At least 5 years experience in supervisory role and managing teams.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Romanian..
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Active listening, negotiation, presentation and communications skills.
• Excellent planning and implementing with great attention to details.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels

Non-Technical Competencies

• Servant-hearted, humble.
• Courageous, ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Attention to detail, organized and disciplined with priorities.
• Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity.
• Intelligent, creative, and proactive problem solver.
• Diplomatic and flexible with strong service ethics.

This position is based in Bucharest, Romania

Onsite Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and Remote Monday and Wednesday.