Lead HR Specialist

Job Scope:

The Lead Specialist – HR is accountable for implementing effective people strategies through a close coordination with employees, line managers and key stakeholders. S/He acts as a point of reference on all HR functional areas and maintains an effective level of business literacy on the company, its products/services and external environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

-Provide day-to-day guidance to line management on HR functional areas including recruitment, onboarding and employee relations among others;

-Conduct business trips to affiliates to tackle HR related matters and tasks;

-Assess recruitment needs with department heads and manage the full recruitment cycle and onboarding formalities accordingly;

-Prepare periodic HR dashboards, analyze KPIs and metrics and recommend solutions, programs and policies;

-Update, develop and monitor HR policies and SOP’s, procedures and related forms as well as job descriptions and organizational charts for all departments;

-Follow up on the proper launch and implementation of the yearly performance appraisal ensuring fairness and transparency all across;

-Maintain and update the HR database, records and employee files while monitoring schedules, attendance and leaves for proper action;

-Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, transfers and terminations;

-Conduct exit interviews identifying trends and remedial actions;

-Ensure that probation meetings are conducted and forms are filled in due time;

-Work closely with the Center of Excellence to identify and fulfill specific employee and organizational needs;

-Manage and solve employee relations, address performance concerns and other related issues and escalate to direct manager when and as needed;

-Partner with other departments such as Finance, Legal and IT achieving shared organizational goals and objectives;

-Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements, local labor laws and HR best practices reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance;

-Assess and improve work relationships through creating a motivating environment to increase productivity and accomplishments;

-Identify training needs and participate in evaluating and monitoring training programs and related ROIs;

-Coordinate in the planning of HR initiatives and events focused on enhancing employee engagement and company culture;

-Support in the implementation of myMidis modules across all departments.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or any other related field

Qualifications/Skills:

CIPD or SHRM is a plus

Experience:

At least 6 years of relevant experience