Regional HRBP, EMECA (Senior Manager Level)

• Work with field leadership and field HR staff to ensure Global HR initiatives are well-timed, meet field needs/priorities, and are adapted to the local context.
• Work collaboratively with field HR staff and management to ensure consistent application of policies, practices and global and country specific HR initiatives and provide hands-on support for effective implementation.
• Liaise with compliance and audit leads to develop and implement Global HR Standards for monitoring, evaluating and updating HR systems, policies, processes, and practices to meet agency, donor, and local legal requirements and standards.
• Provide counsel and practical in-person support as necessary to field HR staff in all areas of employee relations including effective staff management, disciplinary action, conflict resolution, performance, and separations.
• Work closely with management and HR staff to support their efforts in improving work relationships, building morale, and staff engagement. Liaise with in-country HR staff and field leadership to support development and implementation of action plans following the CRS Engagement Survey.

• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted adviser to field leadership, establishing HR needs and priorities that align with the overall agency plans and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with countries and field leadership to identify gaps and make recommendations about appropriate HR staffing and structure in countries based on their complexity. Ensure timely hiring and development of the right talent.
• Work with management and HR teams to provide analytical reports on HR data, metrics, and trends. Promote data-driven decision-making.
• Provide strategic counsel to field leadership regarding complex HR challenges in the region.

• Work with field leadership on the collaborative development of effective capacity building efforts and trainings. Lead delivery of regional HR-related training and capacity building efforts, in-person or using e-learning, as needed.
• Build strong knowledge of the HR capabilities within the region. Build knowledge, expertise, and capacity of field HR staff through purposeful development planning and coaching.
• Travel to the assigned countries or other regions (as conditions allow) as and when needed to provide in-person practical hands-on support, technical trainings and/or management of special projects.
• Collaborate with field leadership to technically lead, empower and mentor the in-country program HR team, including communicating clear HR functional expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely constructive performance feedback.

• Excellent management and leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, performance management and delivering individual and group training.
• Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who can work seamlessly across countries and cultures required. Good knowledge of local context is strongly preferred.
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment laws in the assigned region, employee relations, staff engagement, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, HR Audits, and training and development.
• Superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, other relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of professional HR experience with a minimum of 5 years as a regional manager in an international organization or equivalent with strong knowledge of HR best practices and standards.

• Master's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or other relevant field.
• Experience with and demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and advise on employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and practices for various countries.
• Experience in HR project management and change management.
• Experience as an HR professional in humanitarian sector, emergency response, or conflict zones.

• Personal Accountability - Consistently takes responsibility for one's own actions.
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others - Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn - Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

• Lead Change - Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others - Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset - Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

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