Human Resources Specialist
| Location | Khartoum, Sudan |
| Date Posted | November 16, 2019 |
| Category |
Administration
|
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | SDG |
Description
For 30 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world’s most challenging environments. SOSi is privately held, was founded by its current ownership in 1989, maintains corporate headquarters in Reston, VA, and specializes in providing logistics, construction, training, intelligence, and information technology solutions to the defense, diplomatic, intelligence and law enforcement communities.
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist for a proposal located in Juba, South Sudan.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
• Provide on-site HR support for international and host country employees
• The Human Resources Specialist will perform duties in close coordination with both his/her supervisor and SOSi’s corporate HR Department in Reston, VA
• The qualified candidate will have prior knowledge of, or demonstrated aptitude to learn, local labor laws and corporate HR requirements
• Works with management and home office HR organization to:
o develop position descriptions
o administer benefit plans
o manage annual performance evaluation process
o conduct and monitor compliance training
o oversee collection, maintenance and reporting of HR data
• Coordinates with management and corporate Recruiting Department in Reston, VA to execute hiring strategies and ensure compliance with HR policies
• Works with South Sudan Labor Office to source host country national personnel
• Manages employee onboarding and terminations; conducts orientation sessions and exit interviews
• Handles employee relations issues; conducts investigations and provides recommendations for corrective action
• Maintain all employee data and metrics associated with employee population
• Maintains knowledge of corporate HR policies and South Sudanese labor laws and governmental regulations
• Oversees event planning as needed
• Performs other duties assigned by management
• Minimum of five (5) years of HR experience with three (3) years supporting an organization with over 50 employees
• Experience with international HR
• Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and adapt to shifting priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and employee information
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Living and working conditions are in established facilities in an urban environment
• May include long hours, exposure to weather and potentially hazardous conditions
• Personnel should be aware of potential requirement to move on short notice and under adverse conditions
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.