Job Summary

Responsible for all People and Culture function, to effectively manage P&C within the assigned countries ensuring full compliance with all relevant local laws/regulations and procedures. Works independently to ensure consistent policy application and proactive risk management

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support on a range of HR issues, procedures and policies consistent with employee standards, Tajikistan labor laws and FHI 360 Tajikistan guidelines.
• Support the senior management on HR functions such as creating job descriptions, workforce and succession planning, talent management, employee relations, etc.
• Manage recruitment processes for FHI 360 local staff; prepare and place advertisements, perform preliminary screening candidate resumes; coordinate with hiring manager for short listing, interviews and hiring.
• Administer employee files and records and maintain a current database of all staff.
• Manage staff payroll in coordination with finance.
• Administer staff database in HRIS to ensure that staff data are updated.
• Arrange induction and onboarding orientation for new employees and coordinate with concerned units for orientation program and facilitate employee offboarding process.
• Ensure staff are familiar with existing HR policies.
• Ensure compliance of policies, keep track of changes in organizational policies, rules and regulations and coordinate orientation sessions on various topics of interest to all staff.
• Manage annual performance appraisals, initiate probationary performance assessment for staff and develop annual performance development plan based on staff’s need for capacity building.
• Support FHI 360 staff training and development activities including solicitation of feedback from staff; designing staff development activities to meet needs of the country office, tracking activities and reporting to senior management.
• Maintain FHI 360 Tajikistan staff timesheet system, leave records and work with finance unit for reconciliation of individual staff leaves and ensure employee LOE/timesheet is correctly recorded and compliance with FHI 360 policy.
• Conduct compensation and benefits survey through job matching, data gathering and analysis.
• Manage team building, organize and facilitate retreats and other team activities.
• Lead and support initiatives that strengthen FHI 360’s organizational culture, staff engagement, and positive work environment, providing actionable recommendations to leadership to enhance motivation, mutual support and collaboration.
• Regularly inform senior management about staffs birthdays, holidays, other related events.
• Participate in HR audits and address any queries regarding HR issues.

• Support Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

- Provide P&C support and collaborate with the country team on P&C matters, including recruitment, job offer, performance management and etc, to ensure alignment with FHI 360, policies, processes and procedures.

-Provide support for P&C system, including WORKDAY and TESS

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• At least Bachelor's degree preferred in in Human Resource Management, humanities, business management or related social science or behavioral sciences. PHR certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience providing HR and logistic support including employee relations and supervisory exposure.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and processes and training.
• Proven experience in completing HR lifecycle for general on-boarding, performance management, and off-boarding tasks.
• Familiarity with Tajikistan local labor laws and staff compensation.
• Familiarity with staff performance management and payroll administration.
• Experience with HR management in project-based settings or INGOs.
• Excellent supervisory skill, Strong negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to initiate and implement activities with minimal supervision and manage high volume workflow and to multitask.
• Resourceful in problem solving with ability to develop and maintain a positive work environment.
• Computer literate and familiarity with modern communication platforms/tools.
• Excellent communication in English, Russian, and Tajik is required;
• Excellent written comprehension skills in Tajik.
• Excellent computer and typing skills, ability to use Word, Excel, and Outlook

Position open to Tajik nationals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

Accountabilities

• Leads end-to-end recruitment for senior and critical positions.
• Handles complex employee relations cases, conducting investigations when needed.
• Coaches managers on performance management, staff development, and conflict resolution. Designs and delivers country-level P&C trainings.
• Identifies and implements process improvements for greater efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with employment law and organizational policies.

Applied Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth understanding of P&C management, local labor law, and compliance requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and situations discreetly.
• Skilled in facilitation, coaching, and training delivery.

Problem Solving & Impact

Resolves complex P&C challenges with minimal oversight.

Plays a key role in mitigating legal and reputational risks.

Supervision Given/Received

Report to People & Culture Partner I

May supervise assigned country P&C Assistants, Associates, or Officers.

Travel Requirements

Up to 15% domestic travel.

**Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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