Director, Human Resources Management Department Apply NowVacancy No. Rest_HR00090 Contract Type Geneva based positions Application Deadline 07-Feb-2025 Job Posted on 17-Jan-2025 Country SWITZERLAND Duty Station Geneva, Switzerland Duty Station Status Family Duty Station Duration 24 months Accompanied Status Accompanied Grade G1Organizational ContextThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies. The overall aim of IFRC is to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world. IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into four main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Coordination; (ii) Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; (iii) Management and Accountability; and (iv) People and Strategy.IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity. IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.The Human Resources Management Department (HRMD) falls under the People and Strategy Division. It is responsible for acquiring, assigning, developing, and promoting staff to ensure that the right people occupy the right positions at the right time to enable the IFRC to achieve its strategic and operational goals. HRMD also provides advice and support on human resources management matters to other departments/divisions at the IFRC Headquarters and to offices in regions and delegations around the world.The Director of Human Resources Management (DHRM) leads the global HRM Team and is chief representative of the IFRC regarding all official matters relating to the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit. DHRM leads a team of global HR managers as direct reports as well as five regional HR managers and other HR staff with dual line management responsibility. The position is based in Geneva.Job PurposeThe DHRM will lead the development and implementation of innovative HR strategies and initiatives that align with IFRC’s mission and objectives. This role is crucial in fostering a positive organizational culture, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with international HR standards.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe DHRM has the following duties and responsibilities:Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy that supports IFRC’s strategic goals.Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with operational needs and organizational objectives.Advise the Global Leadership Team (GLT) on HR strategic issues to ensure overall organizational coherence and coordination with regards to HR matters.Inspire and manage the HRMD Management Team to optimize HR services while improving efficiencies within available resources.Oversee the work of 5 Regional HR Managers to ensure consistency with the global HR vision, operational alignment, and transfer of best practices across IFRC.Define clear roles and accountabilities and assign them across HR units and/or team members; set and adjust departmental priorities on an ongoing basis.Talent Management:Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to attract, nurture and retain top talent.Implement performance management systems that promote employee development, engagement, and accountability.Work with member National Societies to foster collaboration in all areas of human capital management.Employee Relations:Foster a positive organizational culture and promote effective employee relations.Address employee grievances and conflicts, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.Carry out HR-related disciplinary investigations and take appropriate follow-up actions.Training and Development:Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.Foster a culture of continued employee learning and professional development.Diversity and Inclusion:Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workforce.Develop policies and practices that support an inclusive workplace for all employees.Compensation and Benefits:Oversee the design and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits programs.HR Policies and Compliance:Oversee the development, updating, dissemination and implementation of HR policies and programs.Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations.Institutional Development:Lead change management initiatives to support organizational growth and adaptability.Representing IFRC:Be the IFRC HR representative regarding all official occurrences and developments related to the employee lifecycle.Serve as IFRC’s principal representative in external HR Directors forums and related policy-making bodies.EducationRequired: Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent), in HR management or another related field.ExperienceRequired: At least 15 years of working experience, with at least 10 years of HR experience in a senior management position.Knowledge, Skills and LanguagesRequired: Strategic thinker with outstanding written and oral communication skills.Competencies, Values and CommentsValues: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making.Functional competencies: Strategic orientation; Building alliances; Leadership; Empowering others. #J-18808-Ljbffr