Senior HR Business Partner – Compensation & Benefits

International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref.:17-15 SRBP/NRS/HQ

Senior HR Business Partner – Compensation & Benefits The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner with a background in Compensation and Benefits and a passion for people.

The position: Join a team of Business Partners that will report to the Head of People and Organization Development (POD), and work closely with the POD global team and senior leaders to refine our cash compensation programs that will ensure competitive compensation and attract and retain talent whilemaintaining cost effectiveness and compliance. As a Senior Business Partner,you will providecomprehensive and in-depthexpertiseto internal clients, andcontributes to business and talent strategy, policy formulation and implementation of people management agenda. The Role:

• Contributes to the organizational POD strategy including succession planning, recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, and organizational development with internal clients and senior leaders, to achieve business objectives
• Support and advise managers and staff in solving HR issues and help them to interpret and apply HR policies and practices in their day to day work
• Manages complex and challenging functional POD projects and implements initiatives
• Provides advise to business leaders on pay decisions, promotions and retention strategies for existing staff, and policy or guideline interpretation
• Develop and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation policies, practices, processes, procedure and guidelines and identify financial costs impacts
• Ensure market data analysis and recommendations are aligned with compensation strategy and direction
• Create and implement compensation communication for managers and staff
• Liaises with managers to understand recruitment needs and develop sourcing strategies
• Manage staff grievances and all other employee relations issue

Competencies:

• Broad business thinking - Maintain a deep understanding of key business units and makes decision to ensure consistency across the organization globally
• Project management - Defines, plans and manage large projects with a high degree of technical complexity
• Deliver results – guides clients to evaluate new possibilities and takes full accountability for managing risk
• Collaborate across teams – enable collaborative behavior and recognizes collaboration and contributions of others while involving others in decision making
• Share knowledge – encourages a culture of learning and knowledge by promoting open feedback, mentoring others and generating continuous improvement
• Maintain highest level of Integrity and confidentiality.Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; Industrial Engineering. Master/ Specialization in compensation and benefits is an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in related fields
• Experience on Human Resources law and policies (Recruitment and Selection, Talent Management)
• Global compensation experience preferred.
• Desirable experience in the analysis, design/creation and administration of compensation and/or benefit programs
• In-depth understanding of all aspects of rewards management
• Meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy required
• Analytical, results-oriented, self-directed and have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to balance client interests/needs with organizational values, guidelines and practices
• Proficient on Microsoft Software (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Good interpersonal and collaborative team working skills
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and proven ability to handle confidential information is essential for success in this role.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is a World Food Price Winner 2016, and very proud of our achievements and our staff.

CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research for development institution with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean Root and Tuber Crops. Its vision is to enhance the use of roots and tubers crops to improve the livelihoods of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru with staff and activities in over 20 locations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

Conditions: This position is local thus limited to Peruvian nationals and permanent residents. Employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period). CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth. CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open- vacancies/), including a cover letter, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin onJune20,2017andwillcontinueuntilthepostisfilled.Allapplicationswillbe acknowledged; howeveronlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.