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Human Resources Manager- Land for Prosperity Activity

Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Human Resources Manager position on an anticipated USAID funded program in Colombia.



Responsibilities:

*Ensure compliance with legal norms in Colombia related human resources management.

*Compliance with the rules of USAID and home office (Tetra Tech) in relation to the selection and linking of personnel.

*Main liaison Program staff on matters relevant to human resources.

*Monthly payroll review.

*Control of t vacation registration of employees.

*Ensure that all employees from the beginning of their contract are linked to social security entities, by preparing the relevant documentation.

*Provide direct assistance in recruitment and hiring processes of personnel in the Program (long-term personal sea or short-term consultants).

*Agreements in accordance with local standards, practices and policies of Tetra Tech, and within the USAID regulations established in the contract.

*Maintenance of personal assistance records through time sheets; obtain supporting documents for vacation registration; absences due to illness and emergencies; and unpaid absences.

*Ensure that the processes of recruitment, hiring, evaluation and administration of the Program's personnel in the regional offices meet all the requirements of local, USAID and Tetra Tech regulations.

*Train Program staff (when necessary) on matters relevant to human resources.

*Ensure the proper administration related to personal histories, timely payments of social benefits and severance payments.



Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. Relevant fields include but are not limited to Business Management, social sciences, psychology;

*Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources management and organizational development, or similar fields.

*Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar type role on a donor-funded project;

*Expert in Colombian labor regulations and knowledge of USAID standards.

*Systems knowledge and management of MSOffice tools.

*Knowledge and application of labor legislation standards.

*Experience with the general Social Security systems in Colombia.

*Knowledge and management of affiliation to the general systems in ARP, Health and Pension.

*Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;

*Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish.

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