GLOBAL EMERGENCY GROUP, INC.
HR Coordinator
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Location: Remote
Consultancy, part time (50% minimum)
Background
Founded in 2007, Global Emergency Group, Inc. (GEG) is a benefit corporation that supports vulnerable people affected by crisis in 52+ countries by providing a broad range of humanitarian support services to a wide range of organizations, including the United Nations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, donor governments, companies, major international and national NGO’s and local communities.
In addition, as a partner of Team Credence, Global Emergency Group provides field support to USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance.
The GEG headquarters is near Winchester, Virginia with a global team based all over the world. GEG currently has a global team of 42 people (full-time and part-time personnel).
Requirements Overview
Human Resource (HR) requirements for GEG have increased over the past months, particularly as a result of GEG’s work with USAID/BHA and partner Credence. The HR Coordinator will report to the GEG CEO and work closely with the HR team and Field Programs Directors. The HR Coordinator is required to have had previous experience working domestically in HR with the US.
Scope of Work
Position Description
The HR Coordinator will be the HR Lead Consultant for GEG. The HR Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in guiding GEG’s human resources and in particular, ensuring fulfillment of GEG’s contractual obligations under the USAID/BHA and partner Credence contract.
The HR Coordinator will:
- Serve as the HR focal point for GEG employees and consultants.
- Ensure that all employee agreements and consultant contracts meet the requirements of GEG and GEG partner Credence, including drafting contracts, managing their execution and storage, as well as any extensions or modifications.
- Further the development of GEG’s benefits package in coordination with the GEG broker and coordinate/communicate the offerings to GEG employees.
- Lead the onboarding and orientation processes for all new GEG employees and consultants.
- Ensure GEG compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations.
- Recommend adjustments and improvements to GEG HR management including procedures, policies, and standards.
- Support the finalization of the GEG employee handbook.
- Manage and service the HR email account, ensuring timely response to all messages/inquiries.
- Develop systems for safely and securely storing all HR related information, with particular attention to safety, security and privacy of confidential documents and personal information.
- Develop a performance and development strategy in conjunction with Team Credence, as well as a suite of training solutions for the GEG team.
- Consult and guide GEG on an HR strategy for the company.
- Build and create standard operating procedures and workflows for various elements of HR positions as needed.
- Work closely with GEG’s focal points for compliance, finance and recruiting to ensure key elements of HR are appropriately streamlined.
- Support the GEG Recruiter in various elements of recruitment, including the posting of positions, the gathering of applications, and any other areas needing support.
- Remain accessible to the GEG team as a human resources specialist.
- Support GEG in meeting the highest levels of client satisfaction.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Required:
- Education and Experience: BS 2+ Years, MS 0+, or HS 6+
- 5 years proven experience in HR management
- At least 2+ years experience in HR management working domestically within the USA
- A sound understanding of US employment laws and human resources best practices, policies and systems
- A good knowledge and application of contract employment
- Experience of staff onboarding
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills – written and verbal
- A commitment to humanitarian principles
- Proven ability to contribute to a strong team
- A demonstrated high level of personal responsibility, self-motivation and leadership ability
- Demonstrated professional aptitude that includes, but is not limited to, being responsible, disciplined, adaptable, accountable, client-focused and having a strong work ethic
- “Can-Do” attitude and ability to overcome significant challenges by using problem-solving techniques, open-mindedness and adaptability
- Strong team, problem-solving and inter-personal skills
- Strong relationship builder and exceptional communication skills.
- Proven respect of others regardless of age, gender, economic status, cultural background, nationality, religion, political affiliation, race or sexuality
- Values consistent with the GEG Way including integrity, honesty, courage, acting in an honorable manner and respect of all others
Desired:
- Proven experience in operational HR in humanitarian crises
- 2 years + experience working at field level in humanitarian emergencies
Competencies/Performance Criteria
- Customer Service: Handles customer questions and complaints, communicates with customers, handles service problems politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedure to solve customer problems, understands company products and services, maintains pleasant and professional image
- Accountability: Takes ownership of work responsibilities and holds high standards. Keeps commitments and takes appropriate actions to ensure obligations are met. Pursues efficiency and effectiveness and adheres to organization policies and procedures
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates ability to work in cooperation with others and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and other outside contacts
- Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues professional development that is aligned with organizational role, contribution, and goals. Proactively shares knowledge with others to foster learning across the organization
- Innovation: Takes initiative to propose new ideas/approaches and demonstrates ability to find new and better ways to accomplish work
Working Conditions
The consultancy is remote, and the HR Coordinator is expected to be online and work for 50% of normal Washington DC working hours.
Global Emergency Group
Global Emergency Group is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer and recruiting people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. GEG does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, age, medical condition, disability, ancestry, national origin or ethnic group. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
How to Apply:
Please send your motivation letter and CV in English to talent@globalemergencygroup.com no later than 20 September 2024, with “HR Coordinator” as the subject title of your email.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. References will be contacted after interview.
