CIMMYT

Job description:-

The Regional HR Manager will play a critical role in strengthening operational efficiency across country offices within the region for Human Resources. This position ensures that country offices are aligned with organizational goals, adhere to policies, and operate effectively within their strategic mandates. The role involves regular monitoring, capacity building, and strategic advisory to enhance overall performance and accountability.

Responsibilities

Strategic Support and Alignment

• Conduct regular assessments of country office operations to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regional priorities.
• Review and provide insights on the impact of country office activities and initiatives.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, DOA, and compliance standards.
• Conduct reviews and spot checks to ensure compliance, recommending corrective actions for HR processes and activities.
• Collaborate with Legal and other departments to review compliance and address irregularities.
• Monitor ongoing compliance through regular reporting and data analysis.

Operational Effectiveness

• Monitor operational performance, identifying inefficiencies in key HR processes at the regional level. Implement process improvements and training initiatives.
• Ensure effective resource utilization and alignment with cost management strategies (structure, staffing, and work allocation).
• Work with the regional Director and Country Offices, to include HR management, training, support, well-being, and other relevant aspects in operational plans and budgets.
• Contribute for HR to the opening or closing of country Offices in the Region.

Workforce and Talent Development

• Evaluate and promote/ support leadership and management practices to enhance team engagement and morale.
• Support talent development initiatives, focusing on building local/ regional capacity.
• Work with relevant areas to address workforce gaps and strengthen team cohesion.
• Develop and implement annual training plans with program leads/managers and HQ.

Risk Management and Compliance in HR processes

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures (e.g., DoA for contracts).
• Identify significant risks regarding staff relations/ management and coordinate actions to mitigate them.
• Implement best practices in staff relations/ management across country/ regional offices.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation

• Strengthen partnerships with external recruitment companies and networks to boost the organization’s reputation and enhance talent attraction and retention.
• Act as a representative of the Regional/HQ team in country offices, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

Environmental, Health and Safety Management

• Oversee the implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety Programs.
• Collaborate with OHS specialists to train staff in health, safety, and emergency procedures.

skills:-

• Strong understanding of labor laws, internal controls, and audit.
• Experience developing and implementing training and capacity-building plans.
• Experience working in a regional or multi-site capacity, ideally within an international organization.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, recruitment practices, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with cultural sensitivity for diverse, multi-lingual teams.
• Proficiency in presenting HR data and insights to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across regions with high attention to detail.
• Expertise in planning and implementing HR initiatives effectively.
• Adaptability and cultural sensitivity for working in diverse regional contexts.