National Recruitment Manager-Human Resources

National Recruitment

Manager-Human Resources

ICRISAT invites applications from Indian nationals, who are dynamic and innovative individuals, for the position of Manager - Human Resources, to be based at ICRISAT Headquarters,
Patancheru (near Hyderabad), Andhra Pradesh. This is an exciting opportunity for HR professionals, who want to make a difference in their career.
ICRISAT is a non‐profit, apolitical, international organization for science‐based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is one of the 15 Centers in the Consortium of CGIAR. ICRISAT with its Headquarters located in India has regional centers and research teams in Asia and Sub‐Saharan Africa. ICRISAT has its country offices in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, Mali, Niger and Nigeria. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.
The Job:
Under broad direction of the Director Human Resources & Operations, contribute independently to the corporate Human Resources function. Specific responsibilities/deliverables include the following:

• Lead in the implementation of a comprehensive Human Resource Information System and will ensure that HR information is always up to date. This includes new hire introductions, HR manuals, common forms and other HR related communications;
• Develop a solid communication process between headquarters and regional offices to understand and address HR challenges across locations; 
• Establish a robust HR dash board to measure the HR services;
• Develop a comprehensive annual staffing plan and manage the recruitment process this includes visibility of vacancies across the web, social media, print, etc.
• Lead in the recruitment process including shortlisting, coordinating with the candidates, participating in selection panels and preparation of offers;
• Oversee the employment contracting and renewal process across all locations ensuring compliance to established policies and procedures;
• Manage/process staff performance management system;
• Periodic review of compensation and benefits through external benchmarking so that total compensation is competitive to retain and attract competent talent;
• Shortlist and implement appropriate job grading system. This includes grading new jobs/ role changes, etc;
• Review and propose policy and process improvements;
• Support process automation and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain e-filing systems, HR database related to all staff. Support reviews and audits
• Design and develop periodic management reports and analysis.

The Person:

• Masters in Human Resources Management with strong HR conceptual skills.
• 10- 15 years’ experience with at least 5 years in the managerial role in implementing HR best practices.  Work experience multi-cultural/ multinational international organization will be an added advantage.

Competencies Required: 

• Ability to conceptualize human resources practices and benchmark them against industry best practices;
• Ability to analyze complex data, carry out and explain computations or to resolve complex problems;
• Provides inputs into decisions making on complex problems;
• Excellent written and oral English communication.
• High level of diplomacy, tact and inter-personal skills;
• Proficiency in e-filing and use of online HR database application;
• Advanced skills in Windows Operating system, LAN, and Internet

Employment Conditions:
This is a staff position in the Scientist and Managerial Group (SMG) Cadre with an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package. The position is initially for three years, and extendable depending on performance of the incumbent.
How to apply:
Send your applicants latest by 25 Feb 2014 by email to: ICRISATjobs@cgiar.org, with a letter of motivation, full Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience. The reference name of the position (Manager, Human Resources) should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the email. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women on its staff.