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The HR Manager plays a key and strategic role in strengthening HR systems and partnering with senior leadership on programme level HR objectives and deliverables. Supports the delivery of effective human resources services across the programme, ensuring the efficient implementation of HR processes and contributing to staff recruitment, development, engagement, and compliance. The postholder applies HR policies, procedures, and best practices consistently across a geographically dispersed programme while providing day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.   Job responsibilities 1.       Strengthening HR systems: ·       Strengthen and standardise HR systems, processes and practices in line with organisational policies and global HR standards. ·       Identify gaps and in existing HR processes and recommend practical improvements with action plan and timelines. ·       Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR tools, trackers and reporting mechanisms. ·       Ensure timely and accurate HR reporting and provide relevant HR data to management for decision-making. ·       Strengthen compliance with HR policies, employment contracts, statutory requirements and internal procedures. ·       Support the effective implementation of performance management, recruitment, onboarding, leave management and other key HR processes. ·       Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on HR policies, procedures and systems. 2. Recruitment & Onboarding Lead recruitment processes in line with programme needs and approved staffing plans. Prepare and update job descriptions and recruitment documentation. Advertise vacancies, screen applications, coordinate interviews, and administer recruitment assessments. Conduct reference checks and background verification. Prepare offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation. Coordinate onboarding activities with hiring managers and relevant departments. Support recruitment processes for international staff as required. 3. Induction & Onboarding Deliver HR inductions covering organisational policies, Code of Conduct, safeguarding, and employee benefits. Ensure all mandatory onboarding documentation is completed and filed. Update HR systems and personnel files with new employee information. Support managers to ensure new employees have a positive onboarding experience. 4. Learning & Development lead the programme's annual training plan and monitor implementation. Development of systems in learning & development including all key processes. Organise internal and external training sessions, workshops, and learning activities. Maintain training records and monitor completion of mandatory training. Deliver HR-related training, including safeguarding, Code of Conduct, recruitment, performance management, and HR policies. Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to learning programmes. Support career development initiatives and succession planning activities. 5. Performance Management lead the annual performance review process for national staff. Monitor appraisal completion and follow up with managers. Provide guidance to managers and employees on the performance management process. 6. Employee Relations & Compliance Support the resolution of employee relations issues, grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace concerns in accordance with organisational policies. Ensure HR practices comply with national labour legislation and organisational policies. Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and templates. Conduct periodic reviews of employee feedback mechanisms and recommend improvements. Liaise with legal advisors on employment-related matters when required. 7. Safeguarding Support safeguarding investigations while maintaining confidentiality and accurate documentation. Promote awareness and com