Employee Services Representative
Provide customer service and support for HR issues at World Vision.
Overview
Provide customer service and support for HR issues at World Vision.
You have:
- Associate’s Degree (or equivalent) or at least three years related experience in human resources or customer service.
- 2 years of experience in HR.
- Excellent written and verbal English and Spanish communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of general HR and experience with HR systems.
- Skills and experience in handling simple HR requests and queries.
- Strong organization and coordination skills with keen attention to detail.
- Continuous learning and process improvement attitude.
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Position Summary
People & Culture Employee Experience Administrators are our front-line customer service representatives for World Vision staff. This position is responsible for providing quality and timely customer service and quick resolution on employee human resources (HR) issues. In addition, the Employee experience Administrator will support day-to-day administrative and operational duties for a number of our local office branches as well as provide support in the area of employment and onboarding of International Assignees.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Experience & Customer Service
- Perform customer service functions for World Vision employees – mainly Global Centre staff and International Assignees (IA).
- Manage P&C Helpdesk related service inboxes by providing first line of service responses, additional resources and guidance.
- Triage more complex HR requests and route/escalate an appropriate P&C Specialist, Generalist or Business Partner or other P&C COE.
- Where appropriate, respond to service ticket issues regarding compensation, benefits and general employee inquiries.
- Identify questions, concerns and inquiries that request further information or additional procedures, guidance and/or help articles.
- Conduct periodic customer satisfaction surveys to evaluate effectiveness of P&C’s helpdesk function.
Local HR Administration and Employee Programs
- Act as a GC P&C point of contact in the local office by building positive relationships with stakeholders and establishing confident and competent P&C presence in the local office.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for different areas of HR in the areas of local P&C office administration.
This can include (but is not limited to):
- ### Employee recordkeeping/personnel files
- ### Local onboarding/orientation of new staff and offboarding
- ### Administration of employee programs such as service awards and unemployment compensation
- ### Employee benefits (statutory benefits, local benefits, etc.)
- ### Vendor management/invoicing
- ### Payroll inquiries and reporting
International Assignees Administration & Support
- Provide support with contracting and employment process for International Assignees using existing contract templates and hiring business processes in the HRIS system.
- Provide support to International Assignees (IAs) onboarding process: ensure banking support to IAs by coordinating account setup guidance, resolving banking inquiries with financial institutions, and managing mailing data and shipment follow-up.
- Act as a point person and connection between International Assignees, Local P&C and Global Centre P&C. Help identify gaps in employment and onboarding processes and provide timely solutions.
Continuous Improvement & Other Duties
- Compile statistical reports and information as needed on P&C Helpdesk issues and other activities.
- Meaningfully participate in team meetings and make contributions into team’s success. Partner and collaborate with team members on their portfolios as needed.
- Engage in continuous individual development and systems learning.
- Perform other duties as needed at manager’s discretion.
Required Education & Training
Associate’s Degree (or equivalent) or at least three years related experience in human resources or customer service. Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
Preferred Knowledge & Classifications
- Excellent interpersonal relationship and customer service skills
- Desired: 2 years of experience
- Basic knowledge of general HR and experience with HR systems
- Skills and experience in handling simple HR requests and queries
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritize requests
- Strong organisation and coordination skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to troubleshoot employee issues and either resolve or know how/when to escalate
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels while personifying our WV value of “We Value People.”
- Excellent written and verbal English and Spanish communication skills
- Continuous learning and process improvement attitude
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you helped resolve an employee issue. | This question assesses problem-solving and customer service skills. | Provide a specific example and focus on your role in resolving the issue. |
| How do you prioritize multiple HR requests from staff? | The interviewer wants to know your approach to time management and prioritization. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with diverse teams? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you collected feedback from employees? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to improve the onboarding process for new employees? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle confidential employee information. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a staff member is dissatisfied with HR support? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to stay organized in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |