Human Resources Specialist (Посольство США)

To apply for this position you should complete an application in English at the link provided below. 

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ukr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Deadline for applications: April 1, 2024

Duties:

Serves as a senior principal advisor to the HRO on a myriad of complex issues related to HR management. Is responsible for supervision and performance of the full range of personnel functions (LE Staff and American services) at post. This includes recruitment and onboarding of employees including third country nationals, if necessary; preparation of all types of personnel actions; placement and promotion of local employees; resignations and disciplinary actions; submission of classification requests of local positions to Regional Classification Center (RCC); participation in local wage surveys; maintenance of position control records for ICASS; staffing patterns; personnel records and files; and the preparation of periodic and non-recurring reports. Also, oversees personnel activities for American employees including processing of incoming and outgoing personnel. Supervision of subordinates is generally a component of these positions. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following areas:

Locally Employed (LE) Staff Personnel Services 70% (Compensation/Benefits; HR Policies and Procedures, Counseling and Disciplinary program; Performance Management/Merit Based Compensation (MBC); Position Management and Classification Advisory; Management of Personnel systems and actions; etc.)

American Personnel Services 15%

Administrative Support 15%

Requirements:

Option 1

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in human resources management is required, plus at least one year of supervisory experience is required.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration is required.

Option 2

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in human resources management is required, plus at least one year of supervisory experience is required.

Educational Requirements:

Two years of college/university studies is required.

LANGUAGE:

Fluent (writing/speaking/reading) English

Fluent (writing/speaking/reading) Ukrainian

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good working knowledge in MS Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, managerial and organizational skills.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Thorough knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to compensation, retirement, and other phases of personnel management is required. Good working knowledge of theories, concepts and practice of all aspects of HR Management: staff motivation, performance management, and position management in an organization.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Regular working hours (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
• Comfortable office with a bomb shelter
• Medical insurance for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
• Life insurance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Military exemption for male employees
• Trainings and professional development
• Holiday days off (both Ukrainian and American holidays)