Senior Human Resource Specialist

• Design and manage departmental budgets and expense reporting. • Develop and implement HR policies and strategies aligned with organizational goals. • Lead recruitment and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent. • Create and facilitate employee career development programs in collaboration with line managers. • Ensure compliance with child safeguarding protocols and statutory labor regulations. • Represent the organization in court cases and oversee security-related matters. • Serve as the focal point for onboarding security clearance and compliance documentation. • Provide strategic HR support to program teams, ensuring alignment between human capital and organizational objectives. • Coordinate and facilitate staff training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives. • Monitor and analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, engagement) to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. • Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, culture transformation, and workforce planning. • Maintain and update HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. • Collaborate with regional and global HR teams to ensure consistency in HR practices and compliance with international standards. • Lead internal audits and prepare HR documentation for donor and compliance reviews. • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the organization.

Senior Human Resource Officer | November 2017 – November 2019

• Led the full recruitment cycle, including job description development, advertising, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding. • Maintained and updated employee records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and labor regulations. • Provided guidance on disciplinary procedures and supported the resolution of employee relations issues. • Oversaw HR planning and budgeting processes, aligning workforce needs with organizational goals. • Prepared and processed monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement. • Ensured timely contract renewals, performance evaluations, and probationary reviews. • Advised senior management on HR best practices and contributed to strategic decision making.