Human Resources Specialist in U.S. Embassy in Kyiv

U.S. Embassy Kyiv Ukraine , Посольство США в Україні — дипломатичне представництво Державного Департаменту США у Києві. Human Resources Specialist Position Description: Serves as a senior principal advisor to the HRO on a myriad of complex issues related to HR management. Is responsible for supervision and performance of the full range of personnel functions (LE Staff and American services) at post. This includes recruitment and onboarding of employees including third country nationals, if necessary; preparation of all types of personnel actions; placement and promotion of local employees; resignations and disciplinary actions; submission of classification requests of local positions to Regional Classification Center (RCC); participation in local wage surveys; maintenance of position control records for ICASS; staffing patterns; personnel records and files; and the preparation of periodic and non-recurring reports. Also, oversees personnel activities for American employees including processing of incoming and outgoing personnel. Supervision of subordinates is generally a component of these positions. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following areas: Locally Employed (LE) Staff Personnel Services 70% (Compensation/Benefits; HR Policies and Procedures, Counseling and Disciplinary program; Performance Management/Merit Based Compensation (MBC); Position Management and Classification Advisory; Management of Personnel systems and actions; etc. American Personnel Services 15% Administrative Support 15% Qualifications required: Option 1 EXPERIENCE:Minimum of three (3) years of experience in human resources management is required, plus at least one year of supervisory experience is required. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration is required. Option 2 EXPERIENCE:Minimum of five (5) years of experience in human resources management is required, plus at least one year of supervisory experience is required. EDUCATION: Two years of college/university studies is required. Language Proficiency: Fluent English (speaking/reading/writing) Fluent Ukrainian (speaking/reading/writing) Skills/knowledge: Good working knowledge in MS Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, managerial and organizational skills. Thorough knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to compensation, retirement, and other phases of personnel management is required. Good working knowledge of theories, concepts and practice of all aspects of HR Management: staff motivation, performance management, and position management in an organization. Link to the vacancy (Vacancy #Kyiv-2024-19) Deadline for applications: April 1 , 2024 Опис посади: Виконує обов’язки старшого головного радника HRO з безлічі складних питань, пов’язаних з управлінням персоналом. Відповідає за нагляд та виконання повного спектру кадрових функцій (штат LE та американські служби) на посаді. Це включає наймання та адаптацію працівників, у тому числі громадян третіх країн, якщо це необхідно; підготовка всіх видів кадроof actions; placement and promotion of local workers; resignations and disciplinary sanctions; submission of classification applications for local positions to the Regional Classification Center (RCC); participation in local wage surveys; maintaining position control records for ICASS; staffing schemes; personnel matters and affairs; as well as preparation of periodic and one-time reports. Also oversees human resources for US employees, including processing inbound and outbound personnel. Supervision of subordinates, as a rule, is a component of these positions. Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas: Local Personnel Human Resources (LE) 70% (Compensation/Benefits; HR Policies and Procedures, Counseling and Disciplinary Program; Performance Management/Merit-Based Compensation (MBC); Management positions and classification consultation; management of personnel systems and activities, etc. Human Resources 15% Administrative Support 15% Required Qualifications: Option 1 EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of human resource management experience is required, with at least one year of managerial experience. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration required Option 2 EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years of human resource management experience required, plus at least one year of managerial experience EDUCATION: Two years of college/university education required. Language skills: Fluency in English (speaking/reading/writing) Fluency in Ukrainian (speaking/reading/writing) Skills/Knowledge: Good knowledge of MS Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication, customer service, management and organizational skills. Thorough knowledge of local labor and welfare laws, as well as common practices and customs applicable to compensation, retirement, and other aspects of personnel management, is required. Good working knowledge of the theories, concepts and practices of all aspects of personnel management: personnel motivation, performance management and management of positions in the organization. Link (Vacancy #Kyiv-2024-19) Application deadline: April 1, 2024