The People & Culture Partner II is a strategic P&C partner to client group leaders and to P&C departmental leadership. The P&C Partner II role leads P&C support across all disciplines for the Middle East, Eastern Europe and West Africa regional hub and ensures consistent people strategy application across organizational divisions. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, performance management, learning & development, employee relations, compensation, benefits, employee engagement, and workforce planning. This role is a highly visible leader who leads by example, engaging constructively with collaborators both within and outside of the P&C department. The P&C Partner II is expected to take leadership of assigned strategic initiatives on behalf of P&C department. This role may supervise a People & Culture Partner I, regional P&C staff, and/or project-funded P&C staff, and is expected to role model best practices and mentor P&C employees.

Accountabilities:

• Strategic P&C advisor to client group leaders and P&C departmental leaders.

• Provides responsive support across all P&C disciplines to an assigned client group as a direct service provider and/or indirectly as a supervisor of project-funded local P&C teams. This includes, but is not limited to recruiting, compensation, benefits, payroll, training & development, and HRIS systems.

• Manages workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management cycles according to established best practices.

• May oversee work of P&C Partner I, regional P&C staff, and/or project-funded P&C staff.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable labor laws.

• Leads P&C process improvements initiatives and programs.

• Provides capable leadership to cross-departmental initiatives.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced expertise across all P&C disciplines.

• Experience working in international organizations/companies.

• Strong consulting, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.

• Project management and facilitation skills.

• Strong supervisory skills.

• Proficiency in English and French.

Problem Solving & Impact:

Resolves complex P&C challenges with broad organizational impact within assigned portfolio. Contributes to policy alignment and cultural outcomes. Leads strategic initiatives on behalf of the department with guidance from supervisor. Independently coordinates and advises on issues and projects. Enhances P&C capacity and standardization within assigned portfolio.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Reports to People & Culture Partner III.

• May supervise P&C Partner I, and/or P&C Partner II, and/or regional or local P&C staff.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred. Certification as HR professional preferred.

• 8-12 years of P&C experience in generalist or client-facing roles in a medium to large organization.

• 3-5 years in a consultative role.

• Supervisory experience.

• Advanced skills in MS Office suite, HRIS systems, and payroll systems.

• Prior work in an international non-governmental organization helpful.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel domestically or internationally may be required

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: USD 110,000 - 130,000 annually

International hiring ranges will differ based on location”

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