Short-Term HR Recruitment Support at Jhpiego

Responsibilities

Facilitation of Office-Based Permanent Staff Recruitment:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to recruit (posting advertisements, selecting eligible candidates, setting interviews and report on final selection in coordination with the interview panel and hiring manager) approximately 10-15 positions aligned with the program organogram.
• Conduct background and reference checks for successful candidates.
• Finalize salary negotiations and make job offers in collaboration with the Country Director and Regional HRBP.

Assistance in Recruitment and Placement of Jhpiego Secondees:

• Support the recruitment process for approximately 50 secondees transitioning to various institutions.

Collaboration with HR Focal Persons:

• Work closely with the transitioning team and partners on HR and labor-related processes.

Ensuring Compliance with Labor Practices:

• Provide guidance during the transition phase to ensure adherence to both Jhpiego and South African labor practices.

Remuneration Package Assessment:

• Assess and determine remuneration packages for transitioned staff in accordance with Jhpiego standards and requirements.

Induction Program Development:

• Conduct inductions for newly recruited staff in accordance with Jhpiego policies to facilitate smooth integration.

Development of Staff Secondment Policies and Guidelines:

• Assist in the development of policies and guidelines for staff secondment to enhance clarity and efficiency

Deliverables:

• Timely completion of recruitment processes for office-based permanent staff and secondees.
• Comprehensive documentation and compliance reports on HR and labor practices.
• Induction materials and sessions conducted for newly recruited staff.
• Draft policies and guidelines for staff secondment reviewed and finalized.

Duration and Engagement: This engagement involves 2-3 months in-person support in Centurion during the month of July - September 2024, in order to align with the critical phases of the startup and operational planning period.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field with a post graduate degree prefferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ progressive practical work experience in Human Resource. Background as a HR generalist will be an added advantage
• Experience working with medium to large sized donor funded INGOs. Experience working with USAID funded organisations will be an added advantage.
• In depth knowledge of South African employment practices

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, sensitivity, and respect for confidentiality.
• Effective organizational skills, attention to details and ability to handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Highly motivated, energetic, independent self-starter with strong team orientation.
• Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps.
• Strong presentation and communications skills, oral and written.
• Proficiency in computer applications to include MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Donors policies and procedures.