HR Team Leader

Contract

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened a main office in Cox’s Bazar, and a support/liaison office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE

Under the guidance of Country HR and Admin Manager, S/he will ensure that all national recruitment, Payroll management, Staff Compensation and Benefits, staff transitions, staff relations, disciplinary and grievances and other administrative functions are in line with DRC policies and Country Human Resources manual. S/he will proactively communicate with hiring managers, complete all recruitments in line with policies and procedures and within the set standard time by ensuring proper documentation.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment and Selection

• With the guidance of HR and Admin Manager prepare recruitment plans for the country program and support functions.
• Take lead and initiate the process for manpower planning by incorporating recruitment planner, from advertising to selection, ensure right people in right place in line with DRC’s set recruitment standards.
• Ensure that all recruitment have been authorized by the CD or his/her designate along with recruitment planner, signed by both hiring manager and recruiter before the announcement/advertisement is made.
• Maintain quality and confidentially of the overall recruitment process. Ensure reference check as per DRC’s referencing policy and documents verification to avoid fraudulence before offer letters are made to the successful candidates.
• Maintain proper documentation of recruitment related files as per set check list.
• Counselling hiring managers on candidate selection; recommending changes. Ensure place of posting and joining.
• Analyze and review systems for efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure the recruitment Turn Around Time (TAT) are in standard place.

Compensation and Benefits

• Maintains payroll information by designing systems, directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, job titles and department/division transfers.
• Ensure collection of monthly timesheets and prepare employees’ payroll within set time frame using payroll software
• Assist Country HR and Admin Manager by providing different HR Reports.
• Calculate the Individual TAX at source and ensure the deduction in line with NBR guidelines and ensure proper documentation of all payroll and Tax related data and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist Country HR and Admin manager by Identifying trends and implement new practices to engage and motivate employees
• Coordinate with the insurance provider and ensure timely disbursement of claim. Maintain the insurance tracker.

Other Administrative Functions

• Support in reviewing and updating job descriptions, structures etc. Ensure job descriptions are in place for all roles and staff have signed and received JDs.
• Support in process of staff disciplinary in line with DRC’s disciplinary and grievances policies.
• Assist Manager to introduce recruitment compliance day (1 day a month).
• Developing staff skills and awarding hiring managers on dos and do nots, their right and responsibilities during interview.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Update HR Talent Management regular basis for application rejection and selection and ensue rejection mail sent immediate after on boarding.
• Share staff movement list, new staff list to update in payroll and ERP.
• Job advert post in Bdjobs, DRC website and Relief web.
• Ensure the recruitment documentation as per the Recruitment SOP and DRC set standard.

Reporting

• Develop a recruitment dashboard report on monthly basis.
• Update the recruitment tracker weekly basis and share with HR & Admin Manager.
• Circulate recruitment update reports to hiring managers as required.
• Update the recruitment TAT and share to the Manager-HR and Admin.
• Develop HRMIS and Expenses report on monthly basis.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources specially in Payroll Management and Recruitment.
• International NGO work experience would be an added advantage.
• Experience in conducting recruitment processes in humanitarian set up.
• Experience working in multi-cultural work settings.
• Technical skills in Payroll Management, Staff Benefits, Talent Management and Quality Recruitment.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Master’s degree in the field of Human Resources Management from a reputed University.
• PGDHRM is an added advantage.

LANGUAGES

• English (Fluent in writing and speaking).
• Bengali (Fluent in writing and speaking).

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Employment Band: G
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
• Closing Date for Application: 21st December 2021

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Two bonus per year
2. Relocation allowance
3. Mobile Allowance
4. Leave Encashment
5. Group life Insurance including Family
6. Dental and Optical benefits
7. Excellent Working Environment and opportunity to Growth
8. Various learning and development platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment’s supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected].

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Bangladesh. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.