M25119 HR assistant

Assist with HR functions including recruitment, training, and employee engagement initiatives.

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CIMMYT - International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center

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Overview

Assist with HR functions including recruitment, training, and employee engagement initiatives.

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • 1 year in various HR functions such as training, recruitment.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Upper-intermediate proficiency in English, both written and conversational, with an expected minimum CEFR level of B2 (evaluation required).
  • Exhibit competencies such as Organization, Critical thinking, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Client Orientation, and Communication.

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of HR Assistant to work in the Human Resources Department.

The positions will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

Specific duties:

  • Execute the HR administrative services related to the Local Recruited Staff and consultants of the assigned portfolio/client group, throughout the Staff employment period onboarding, offboarding, consultancy and student process).
  • Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates for the recruiting process.
  • Assisting in the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews
  • Support in the organization of initiatives and activities to increase employee morale, engagement, and retention, including wellness programs and team-building events.
  • Support in the implementation of induction, training and staff development plans based on the analysis of training needs and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • The selected candidate must have 1 year in various HR functions such as training, recruitment.
  • The selected candidate must have a knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Upper-intermediate proficiency in English, both written and conversational, with an expected minimum CEFR level of B2 (evaluation required).The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Organization, Critical thinking, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Client Orientation, and Communication.

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully handled a recruitment process from start to finish. This question assesses your practical experience in recruitment and your ability to manage the hiring process. Focus on the steps you took, the challenges faced, and how you ensured a positive outcome.
Can you give an example of a training program you developed or contributed to, and what the results were? The interviewer wants to hear about your experience in training and development and its impact on employees. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple HR responsibilities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time when you had to resolve a conflict between employees. What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What initiatives would you suggest to enhance employee morale in an organization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: cgiar.org