Human Resources Business Partner

Chemonics seeks a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for the Health and Supply Chain business line. This senior specialist-level position serves as a strategic partner for the HSC Business Unit leadership and employees, with responsibility for designing and implementing team strategy in the areas of employee relations, global HR, compensation talent management, recruitment, new business and other HR initiatives. The HRBP ensures global staff resources and tools meet internal and external client needs and ultimately result in improved outcomes for business units. The HRBP will focus on employee resolution mediation and support, conduct investigations, staff care programs, and maintenance of the policy manual. The HRBP will partner with Recruitment, Compensation, D&I, Total Rewards and other HR services to cultivate and champion an inclusive and rewarding employee experience at Chemonics. S/he should demonstrate the ability to provide employment life cycle knowledge and advice on investigation processes, U.S. labor laws, practices, and regulations; taxation; benefits; compensation; performance management and terminations. S/he will coordinate and lead employee activities and initiatives. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities Include:

Project Management

• Acts as pivotal member of the HR team, demonstrating clear understanding and facility in employee relations and international employment understanding,
• Drives effective working relationships with internal and external clients, confirms that appropriate parties are involved and engaged to ensure integrated approaches, and continually promotes outstanding client service with home office and field teams.
• Works to proactively avoid crisis situations which could lead to legal suits. Takes the lead in solving problems by gathering facts, conducting proper consultations, and responding appropriately to each crisis situation working towards solutions that meet both the client and Chemonics' needs.
• Applies understanding of Chemonics' polices, standard operating procedures, cost accounting practices, international personnel management best practices, restrictions and policies to problem-solving, decision-making, and implementation of local employment practices.
• Serves to ensure quality control for international employment by promoting consistent quality standards to our overseas employment practices.
• Develops templates and guides for employment letters, agreements, amendments; service agreements; release agreements; and letters of commitment to ensure compliance with company policies and all relevant field office/local legal requirements. Coaches and mentors staff in using those templates.
• Develops templates for and reviews local policy manuals to ensure they are consistent with local labor codes and Chemonics standard practices.
• Consults with legal counsel as needed.
• Acts as liaison for Employee Relations to global staff on how Chemonics might apply best practices and mitigate or reduce potential liabilities.

Technical Capacity

• Applies in-depth technical expertise to employee relations and Chemonics knowledge base.
• Takes leadership role in advancing employee relations knowledge and quality standards throughout Chemonics.
• Delivers presentations, trains staff, coaches and mentors through one-on-one sessions, small groups, corporate training programs, and information dissemination.
• Advises management, divisions, regions, and individuals on solving problems and implementing resolutions concerning performance management, disciplinary problems, policy violations and other dilemmas.
• Interprets and advises staff on employee relations, policy, and employment issues.
• Liaises with other HR departments, divisions, regions, and individuals on joint planning and activities, including policies and procedures as well as keeping the company up to date on current industry developments.
• Partner with division leadership and Ops team to develop succession plans.
• Advises staff on employment actions to ensure legal compliance with applicable regulations, and provides guidance/expertise on Chemonics policies, procedures, and compliance. Interprets Chemonics, USAID and other federal agency compliance policies and procedures and provides advice to home and field office staff accordingly.
• Undertakes assignments on projects or special initiatives, both billable and non-billable as required.

New Business

• Actively participates in new business activities and proposal teams.

Management and Leadership

• Consistently demonstrates and promotes maturity, dependability, integrity, and initiative at all levels within the company.
• Attracts, recruits, and recommends hiring of new staff who fit the profile of the Chemonics professional.
• Manages relationships with external clients, vendors, partners, and consultants that serve to enhance Chemonics' reputation.
• Effectively trains and mentors staff on Chemonics tools and systems.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates assigned staff. Ensures that staff receives regular constructive performance feedback, prompt resolution of problems, and time and opportunity to grow professionally.
• Demonstrates leadership, integrity and versatility

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; HR certification preferred.
• Minimum six years of progressive human resources experience required.
• Experience working in an HR capacity for an international development firm highly desired.
• Working knowledge and experience in all functional HR areas, particularly employment law, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of Department for International Development (DFID), European Union, European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), and USAID funding mechanisms and its operations strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
• Fluent English required; proficiency in a foreign language preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work abroad a minimum of four to eight weeks per year.

Application Instructions:

Apply through our Career Center by April 12, 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

COVID-19 Recruitment Information
Chemonics International is continuously monitoring COVID-19 activity around the world. The health and wellbeing of our staff and potential candidates is of the utmost importance to us and we continue to offer virtual interviews for all on-going recruits. On-boarding for new staff is offered in hybrid format through our Washington, D.C. and London, UK offices to accommodate remote workers.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Chemonics requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated.

The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $84,320 - $105,400.

An employee's pay position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, ESOP, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible to US based employees. Please visit https://chemonics.com/life-at-chemonics/our-benefits/ to find out more about the benefits this position is eligible for.