Director of Human Resources at Financing Alliance for Health

THE ROLE

Context for the role:

Financing Alliance for Health seeks to appoint the Human Resource Director. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to expand the reach of pioneering a highly reputable organization, dedicated to pushing the envelope on how to finance community health as part of an integrated health system towards Universal Health Coverage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Management

• Lead and manage the HR team responsible for the day-to-day administration of staff contracts, benefits and compensation.
•  Guide and advise the senior leadership team, and managers on HR practices and policies.
• Partner with senior staff on all people management activities including organizational structure, team growth, career paths, performance management, promotions, recognition, and rewards.
•  Ensure that the HR policies are kept up to date, making timely recommendations to the supervisor on policy enhancements.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and stay current with best practice in countries that adhere to upholding employee human rights, and international governmental organizations to advise management on necessary actions to remain compliant.

Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding

• Overall accountability for the selection and recruitment of all positions and consultancies to meet organizational requirements and growth strategy in accordance with FAH recruitment standards.
• Support workstream leads in developing staffing capacity for programs and projects.
• Help to drive optimal hiring decisions in partnership with managers, for immediate openings and longer-term strategic hires.
• Develop and update recruitment strategies to enhance access to qualified candidates.
• Oversee and update the onboarding process for all staff members.

People Operations, Staff Development and Retention

• Define and utilize all people operations processes including performance review cycles, compensation reviews and planning, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance as it relates to employment, and ensure that FAH develops processes appropriately as it expands and contracts with organizational changes.
• Review and perform employee check-ins, exit interviews, and employee surveys, and look for external sources of insight and new ideas to develop in a continuous way recommendations and improvements to the FAH employee experience, leadership practices and employee management.
• In accordance with the FAH internal communications strategy, own and manage effective internal communications including new hires, company updates, policy changes, and staff briefings.
• Work with managers to ensure all staff have annual performance development plans.
• Identify training requirements and design learning and goal development to enable all team members to grow in their roles and careers, through a mix of internal and external available resources.
• Implement training for hiring managers in various HR best practice.

Compensation

• Oversee, update and manage FAH’s salary scales and appropriate allowances for staff.
• Implement and enhance FAH’s compensation and benefits programs.
• Review job descriptions in close consultation with relevant managers. Implement job classification in line with other international organizations and review salary structure and recommend salary adjustments in accordance with FAH’s policy.
• Assess the competitiveness of compensation programs and benefits against relevant markets and make recommendations for improvements and changes.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

• Work closely with the FAH Leadership Team to create and support DEI initiatives that remove barriers and foster inclusion and equity for all.
• Work in conjunction with key stakeholders to develop policies collaboratively that are fair and consistent for the whole workforce.
•  Work with the leadership team to advance DEI knowledge, resources, best practice and experience to help leaders and team members build capabilities.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Professional Experience

• Master’s level education in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or similar
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience as a human resources generalist with at least 5 years managing the HR function at the senior level in an international organization.
• Professional designation such as SHRM-SCP, HRP or similar, is a strong asset.
• Prior experience working in a similar international organization is mandatory.
• Proven experience in assessing, developing, articulating, and implementing strategic HR plans, policy development, and project management.
• Knowledge of employment law and best practice, labor relations, within international organizations; knowledge of Kenyan employment laws is an asset.
• Strategic thinker and ability to be creative in problem solving.
• Experience working with staff at all levels within the organization, external stakeholders and vendors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative, open to feedback, able to manage and protect confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously, a self-starter able to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to pivot easily between strategic operations and daily tactical Human Resources administration.

Mandatory requirements

• Professional fluency in English
• Proficiency in French is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender.

Personal Qualities

• Outstanding team leadership, communication, and relationship building skills.
• Strong delivery focuses approach and can-do attitude.
•  A collaborative style with the ability to inspire a shared mission throughout an organization, ensure continuous development and empowerment.
• A structured approach where efficiency, consistency, performance, and accountability are prevalent.

Compensation

This position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate to the background and experience of the candidate.