| Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve. |
| Program Overview |
| Pathfinder International’s mission is to ensure that people everywhere have the right and opportunity to live a healthy reproductive life. The Human Resources department supports this mission by creating a work environment that celebrates diversity, fosters professional growth and development, ensures competitive compensation and benefits, and provides exceptional service to management and staff. |
| Position Purpose |
| The International Human Resources Manager supports the delivery, development and coordination of international and domestic human resource services, initiatives and programs. S/he works closely with the HR team and in partnership with the project staff in supporting field offices on all aspects of international HR including employment, development and implementation of policies and procedures, administration of local labor laws, employee relations/mediation, and office start up, maintenance and shut down. The International Human Resources Manager provides senior level generalist support to all Pathfinder staff and participates in the recruitment process for senior management positions at headquarters and in the field. |
| Key Responsibilities |
- Serves as a member of the Human Resources team collaborating on the development of HR activities, policies, strategy and annual departmental goals.
- Provides advice and coaching to senior project and internationally posted staff on all human resource related matters including hiring, termination, performance evaluations, recruitment, employee relations and organizational policy.
- Partners with country HR Representatives and project staff in developing country-specific employee handbooks, employment agreements, policies and procedures and performance evaluation systems. Ensures that all policies and documents are compliant with host country employment law.
- Researches, develops and implements benefits and compensation plans for field offices. Partners with Benefit Specialist in negotiating and securing benefit delivery systems in international locations through local clinics, HMO’s, etc. Assists in the identification of vendors for other in-country services.
- Partners with Senior HR Manager to drive training initiatives and development program for the organization; Identifies, modifies and implements suitable training solutions to enhance performance; develops and maintains Professional Development page on organization’s SharePoint site to keep employees informed of leaning events, opportunities and general information.
- Partners with other Senior HR staff in the development and implementation of organization-wide recruitment strategies for senior management positions as well as select positions in assigned countries. May attend career fairs.
- Provides advice on HR related start-up and closeout activities and procedures in coordination with Country Representatives and project leadership.
- Orients Expatriate and Third Country National staff to Pathfinder as well as to HR international policies and procedures.
- Partners with the HR Director to oversee, develop and manage Pathfinders compensation structure including grade and salary system, job descriptions, annual increments, equity and cost of living increases.
- Coordinates visa and work permits for internationally hired staff.
- Leads and participates in other projects as needed.
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| Basic Requirements |
- At least eight years Human Resources experience; with 2+ years direct experience in international HR.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, law or related field.
- Experience working in an international development organization.
- Knowledge of USAID policies and regulations as well as an understanding of non-profit management preferred.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to exercise sound and timely judgment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
- Demonstrated competence in compensation, employee relations, recruiting, performance management and training.
- Self motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to present information, make recommendations and influence positively across various levels of the organization while exercising professionalism and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.
- Willingness to travel to developing countries.
- Ability to understand and apply local country regulations/laws to human resources.
- Exceptional ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
- US citizenship, permanent resident or visa permitting work in the U.S required.
- Fluency in English required.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Advanced degree in HR or related field.
- PHR or SPHR certification.
- Experience with Human Resource Information Systems.
- Additional language skills in French or Portuguese.
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