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International Rescue Committee (IRC) Tanzania Jobs 2023HR Manager – Compensation and Benefits
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of | req47041
Requisition ID: req47041
Job Title: HR Manager – Compensation and Benefits
Sector: Human Resources
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Background: Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to serious humanitarian crises around the world and helps victims to survive and rebuild their lives. For over half a century, Tanzania has been a country of asylum, hosting one of the largest refugee populations in Africa.
Currently, the country hosts approximately 287,903 Burundian and Congolese refugees, many of whom arrived in 2015 as the crisis in Burundi increased. To date, refugees continue to co-exist with the host communities in Kigoma region expressing multiple reasons and needs. Within this context, IRC provides protection and basic assistance in the areas of Safety (comprises of Protection and Rule of Law, Women Protection and Empowerment, and Child Protection), Health (mental health and psychosocial support services and reproductive health), and Education.
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the HR Coordinator, the HR Manager for Compensation and Benefits will be responsible for designing, developing, executing, and communicating the compensation and benefits guidelines, policies, and procedures for the Tanzania country program. They will ensure that the compensation for the Tanzania Country Program remains competitive by staying current with sector-specific and general compensation trends and best practices, enhancing the organization’s ability to attract and retain employees.
The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's initiatives to enhance retention, engagement, and recognition for its workforce, vital for sustaining the delivery of our strategic mandates while overseeing the development and administration of strategic reward programs, manage contract administration, maintain records, handle insurance-related matters, audits, manage leave policies, generate reports (Metrics), implement government statutory compliance and monitor approved employee engagement plans.
This role demands a comprehensive understanding of compensation and benefits strategies and a proactive approach to fostering a positive work environment that aligns with the organizational goals. This role requires a collaborative approach with different department leads to ensure that structural changes align with our global guidelines.
Major Responsibilities
Human Resource Management
Key Working Relationships:
External: Relevant stakeholders, lawyer, Ministry of Labor, Social security and tax offices, Regional Compensation and Benefits Advisor
Qualifications
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Working Environment: Security level yellow - The situation in most of the country is calm. Some parts of Kigoma region experience insecurity-highway banditry. The position works primarily in an office setting but will regularly be required to travel to field locations and occasionally to overseas events.
The IRC Core Values and Commitments:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Adult and Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality.
IRC acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IRC is also committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits.
Warning:
Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of | req47041
Requisition ID: req47041
Job Title: HR Manager – Compensation and Benefits
Sector: Human Resources
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Background: Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to serious humanitarian crises around the world and helps victims to survive and rebuild their lives. For over half a century, Tanzania has been a country of asylum, hosting one of the largest refugee populations in Africa.
Currently, the country hosts approximately 287,903 Burundian and Congolese refugees, many of whom arrived in 2015 as the crisis in Burundi increased. To date, refugees continue to co-exist with the host communities in Kigoma region expressing multiple reasons and needs. Within this context, IRC provides protection and basic assistance in the areas of Safety (comprises of Protection and Rule of Law, Women Protection and Empowerment, and Child Protection), Health (mental health and psychosocial support services and reproductive health), and Education.
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the HR Coordinator, the HR Manager for Compensation and Benefits will be responsible for designing, developing, executing, and communicating the compensation and benefits guidelines, policies, and procedures for the Tanzania country program. They will ensure that the compensation for the Tanzania Country Program remains competitive by staying current with sector-specific and general compensation trends and best practices, enhancing the organization’s ability to attract and retain employees.
The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's initiatives to enhance retention, engagement, and recognition for its workforce, vital for sustaining the delivery of our strategic mandates while overseeing the development and administration of strategic reward programs, manage contract administration, maintain records, handle insurance-related matters, audits, manage leave policies, generate reports (Metrics), implement government statutory compliance and monitor approved employee engagement plans.
This role demands a comprehensive understanding of compensation and benefits strategies and a proactive approach to fostering a positive work environment that aligns with the organizational goals. This role requires a collaborative approach with different department leads to ensure that structural changes align with our global guidelines.
Major Responsibilities
Human Resource Management
- Coordinate the periodic review of HR policies and procedures, recommending changes to the HR Coordinator.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of IRC Tanzania HR policies and ensure employee compliance.
- Implement IRC’s HR compliance with all employment and local regulations to minimize legal risk exposure as part of general IRC Tanzania risk management.
- Support the development of IRC Tanzania’s compensation and benefits HR strategy, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate and implement audit recommendations in areas of responsibility, collaborating with the HR Coordinator, and supporting overall HR risk management efforts.
- Manage staff contracts, including writing offers and contracts, confirmation letters, contract amendments, extensions/renewals, transfers, and notices.
- Develop a tracking system to monitor contract periods and communicate relevant information to supervisors for corrective actions.
- Collaborate with the HR Coordinator and the regional compensation and benefits advisor to research, establish, and maintain IRC Tanzania's salary framework and analyze internal salary data for equity.
- Support periodic pay and benefits reviews, acting as a subject matter expert on current market practices to ensure externally competitive compensation policies.
- Provide counsel to operations and programs teams on promotion and retention strategies.
- Administer monthly payroll, staff benefits, and leave plans, and oversee the implementation of life/medical insurance and allowances.
- Develop and maintain a tracking system for effective pay decisions, making policy recommendations when necessary.
- Collaborate with other departments on proposals, evaluating job profiles and assigning them to appropriate categories while partnering with the grants team to budget proper pay, benefits, and bonuses in new proposals.
- Coach and mentor, the compensation and benefits team for performance excellence, setting challenging objectives, providing administrative support, on-the-job training, and keeping them updated with new initiatives and policies.
- Maintain an up-to-date record management system and ensure compliance with IRC Tanzania Cross Border audit checklist.
- Conduct job analyses and evaluations to determine appropriate salary bands and compensation levels, updating the annual salary band structure based on organizational needs and market developments.
- Design compensation training programs in coordination with HR Co and regional Compensation and Benefits lead.
- Act as the technical lead for Workday/HRIS system, ensuring accurate data, training HR team, and serving as a liaison for troubleshooting.
- Finalize exit clearance and prepare settlements according to IRC national handbook.
- Prepare and update the international staff Payroll Information Sheet monthly and stay informed about market salary conditions.
- Ensure country salary structure reviews follow IRC’s guidelines.
- Ensure an up-to-date and accurate record management system is in place, and staff files (both electronic and physical) are updated in compliance with IRC Tanzania audit checklist.
- Prepare monthly strategic metrics and other relevant reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly etc.) as may be requested from time to time.
- Ensure record-keeping is up-to-date and in line with local IRC policies and legislation.
- Oversee time sheet management and salary allocations, ensuring timely submission and accurate recording of all timesheets.
- Identify new trends to engage and motivate IRC Tanzania staff.
- Coordinate and take the lead in activities related to employee engagement surveys and other satisfaction surveys, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Support the design, development, and establishment of appropriate employee recognition schemes.
- Assist the HR Coordinator in conducting job analysis and evaluation exercises.
- Model, encourage, and implement active practice of the principles of the “IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct”.
- Maintain a healthy and empowering environment that encourages open, honest, and productive communication among staff.
- Provide direct support to the HR Coordinator on staff communications relating to benefits and compensation to ensure clear, consistent, and transparent communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to the success of the HR department and function at IRC.
Key Working Relationships:
- Position Reports to: HR Coordinator
- Position directly supervises: HR Officer/Assistant
- Other Internal and/or external contacts:
External: Relevant stakeholders, lawyer, Ministry of Labor, Social security and tax offices, Regional Compensation and Benefits Advisor
Qualifications
- University studies/ Higher education in Human Resources, Business administration or related field.
- 3
to 5 years of experience in human resources; 2-3 years in a similar
role. Professional experience with INGOs/NGOs and/or international
experience is a plus; interest in humanitarian field is preferred.
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Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- Written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development in English and Arabic.
- Proven sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to manage situations diplomatically and to effective resolution.
- Excellent management, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context.
- Proven ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional grace.
- Highly collaborative and able to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other stakeholders to maximize cooperation and productivity.
- Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.The desire to continually learn and develop is a must.Working knowledge of Tanzanian labor law is required.
Working Environment: Security level yellow - The situation in most of the country is calm. Some parts of Kigoma region experience insecurity-highway banditry. The position works primarily in an office setting but will regularly be required to travel to field locations and occasionally to overseas events.
The IRC Core Values and Commitments:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Adult and Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality.
IRC acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IRC is also committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits.
Warning:
Please be warned of various scams, being circulated via e-mails, from Internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely being issued by or associated with the IRC. Beware that The IRC does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fee). IRC does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact TZ-Recruitement@Rescue.Org.
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