People & Culture Officer
Manage the employee journey from sourcing to onboarding and promote engagement.
Overview
Manage the employee journey from sourcing to onboarding and promote engagement.
You have:
- BBA in Human Resource Management is essential
- MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Related field is desirable
- At least 1 year work experience in staff development or related fields, in a local/international organization, preferably in NGO context is essential
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to convey information clearly is essential
- Proficiency in identifying and attracting high-quality candidates through various channels is essential
- Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and employee feedback to inform strategies is desirable
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
- Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally
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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - TemporaryJob Description:
Position Purpose:
The People & Culture Officer is pivotal in managing the entire employee journey, from sourcing and hiring high-caliber talent to facilitating seamless onboarding and continuous growth. In this role, you will be instrumental in cultivating a positive work environment and promoting employee engagement by orchestrating a harmonious and fulfilling experience throughout their career lifecycle within our organization.
Key Objectives of the Position:
- Develop a comprehensive workforce planning strategy that includes clear and detailed job descriptions to align talent acquisition with organizational needs.
- Implement effective recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates, ensuring a streamlined selection process that meets the organization's staffing requirements.
- Design and execute a structured onboarding and induction program that facilitates a smooth transition for new hires, enhancing their engagement and productivity from day one.
- Conduct a systematic approach for conducting probationary assessments, ensuring that new employees receive constructive feedback and support to meet performance expectations.
- Enhance the efficiency of HR administrative tasks to support the overall HR function, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with organizational policies.
Expected End Results:
1) Workforce Planning & Job Description:
- Proactively analyze current workforce needs and anticipate future organizational requirements.
- Develop and maintain accurate job descriptions that clearly reflect organizational needs.
2) Talent Acquisition:
- Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new hires.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and source suitable candidates.
- Design and implement engaging recruitment efforts to maintain a consistent pipeline of top talent.
- Formulate interview board, fix date and others consulting with Manager-P&C and Hiring Manager.
- Communicate effectively with shortlisted candidates throughout the selection process, and manage the entire selection process, including assessing qualifications.
- Conduct thorough reference checks, Block Party Screening, background checks, and verify all required documentation.
3) Onboarding & Induction:
- Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate new employees' integration into the organization.
- Streamline onboarding procedures to help new hires acclimate quickly and effectively contribute to their teams.
- Oversee the accurate and efficient completion of all required paperwork and documentation for new joiners.
- Lead engaging induction sessions that cover organization policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Ensure all mandatory training is completed by new employees to meet compliance and operational requirements.
4) Probationary Assessment:
- Conduct structured probation period assessments using appropriate tools and procedures, in collaboration with line managers and second-line supervisors.
5) Administrative Tasks:
- Prepare and maintain accurate new joiner personal files, updating information in Workday and soft files as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
- Establish and maintain a database of new joiners for future reference.
- Provide support with other HR-related tasks assigned by the Management.
Education:
- BBA in Human Resource Management is essential
- MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Related field id desirable
Knowledge & Skills:
- Understand WV operation in the response and humanitarian contexts is Desirable
- Understand the vision, mission of World Vision is Desirable
- Proficiency in identifying and attracting high-quality candidates through various channels and techniques is Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to convey information clearly and foster positive relationships with candidates and employees is Essential
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with industry professionals and potential candidates is Desirable.
- Influence to other, personally credible, driven to deliver, courage to challenge and curious minded is Desirable.
- Strong ability to work under pressure, have good time and self-management skills, trustworthy & impartial is Desirable.
- Capacity to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines Essential
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability is Desirable.
- Trusted to organizational policy and maintain high confidentiality is Essential.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, promoting an inclusive workplace culture is Desirable.
Experience:
- At least 1 years work experience in staff development or related fields, in a local/ international organization preferably in NGO context is Essential.
- Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and employee feedback to inform strategies and improve processes is Desirable.
- Experience in promoting the organization’s brand to attract high-caliber talent and enhance the candidate experience is Desirable.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is Essential.
Work Environment: Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally.
Salary: Negotiable Availability: Candidates with immediate joining availability will be given preference. Workplace: On-site (office-based)
Employment Status: 6‑month contractual position, with the possibility of extension subject to donor approval.
World Vision is committed to first do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries, to respect the rights of all beneficiaries, and to uphold the best interests of children as a primary consideration in all actions and decisions; accordingly all the recruits will go through specific checks and compliance procedures in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy.
World Vision Bangladesh has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. World Vision Bangladesh as Child Safe Organization discourages anyone to apply with prior record of conviction related with child neglect, abuse and exploitation.
Women & Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| How do you approach building relationships with candidates during the recruitment process? | The interviewer wants to understand your interpersonal skills and ability to connect with potential candidates. | Share specific examples of past experiences where you effectively built rapport with candidates. |
| Can you describe a time when you implemented an effective onboarding program? | This question assesses your experience in onboarding and your understanding of its importance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure diversity and inclusion in recruitment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle the feedback process with new employees during their probationary period? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What analytic methods do you employ to assess recruitment success? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you faced challenges while managing multiple recruitment processes. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest trends in HR and talent acquisition? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |