HR Officer

Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for an HR officer who, under the direct supervision of the National HROD Manager, will be responsible to lead the implementation of an HR information system, Dynamics 365 HR Module and administering and overseeing the full HR cycles/workflows on the system. The job incumbent will also be responsible to support the development and implementation of upcoming D-365 HR Modules and ensure that up to date HR data is captured and maintained on the system. He/she is also in charge of the administration of Compensation and Benefits packages including payroll preparation.

What we provide...

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!

Your role....

Priority Task and Responsibility

HRIS ADMINISTRATION (D-365 HR, ProDIGI, iCIMS & Global SOS User Management)

• Leads the implementation, integration, and administration of D-365 HR Module in the MA
• Keeps track of the different workflows on the system including new position, termination, and transfer requests circulating within the in the system
• Ensures that accurate and up-to-date HR data is captured and maintained on the system at all times
• Performs ongoing data quality check, undertake data analysis and generate analytical reports from the system as needed
• Works closely with the he HROD Manager on job assignment of new positions according to the job taxonomy
• Collaborates with finance to capture departmental budgets
• Trains and coaches staff on how to use the different functionalities which include ESS and MSS for Leave and Absence in the system and on developments coming from time to time.
• Advises the staff on requests and reports regarding the system and report any challenges faced to the system roll out team at IO or IOR.
• Enters key statistical figures/FTEs on ProDIGI in consultation with program and finance team
• Plans D-365 HR, ProDigi, and ICIMS user license needs
• Organizes and provides on going advanced training for location HR colleagues on the system
• Manages Global SOS User Management to create new user accounts, modify/update user profiles, and to activate or inactivate user accounts in consultation with the ICT team.
• Prepares monthly payroll for national office and generates reports for finance as needed

Compensation and Benefits Management

• Administers various co-workers benefit programs, such as group insurance, life endowment insurance, medical, pensions;
• Review ,advice and facilitate benefit requests coming from respective program locations
• Provides benefit orientations, enrolments, claims processing and self- billings of insurance.
• Update and maintain employee files regarding the tracking of raises and Payroll preparation;
• Handle and coordinate all co-worker’s incentive programs.
• Assist co-workers in filing health, endowment insurance policy, and all other related and benefit claims;
• Participates and assists on local and international compensations surveys
• Updates the salary band on a yearly basis as per the salary adjustments made
• Plans for compensation and benefits needs in collaboration with the HRDO team as well as finance department
• Participates on the new position classification assignments undertaken in the MA
• Prepare terminal benefits for employees leaving the organization
• Implement new benefit programs as authorized by concerned supervisor, arranges and conducts co-worker information presentations and enrolments;
• Compiles statistical and information and facilitate the renewal process of endowment insurance;

Job Requirements

MUST CRITERIA

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Management, Business Management, and Information System, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience: a minimum of three year relevant work experience

COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications especially excel
• Ability to multitask and plan
• Detail oriented
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent English language
• Familiarity with using HRIS such as D-365 HR or other
• Understanding of current compensation and benefit trends
• Payroll administration

“SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.  Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes”. 

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with the names and contact details of three referees.

Applications that are late, or do not have CV, will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be sent electronically through SOS Children Villages Application prortal (ICIMS)

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply