Director Human Resources

CBM Director Human Resources (m/f) in Bensheim

Location: Bensheim, Germany

Contract Duration: unlimited

Contract Start: As soon as possible

Objective: 
The position holder proactively manages Human Resources of CBMeV, in order to provide and develop an effective workforce, meeting short- and long-term needs. Reporting to the Vice President Human Resources (VP HR), the position holder creates and maintains a positive work environment and prevents social conflicts by developing a network and adequate communication with employees. 


Main Tasks

Organisation and HR Guidelines Definition and Planning

• Propose and implement a three years operational HR plan that supports the CBMeV strategy and business plan
• In alignment with the VP HR define and propose new or review existing HR Guidelines for CBMeV such as Recruitment, Training and Development, Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits, Staff Council Relations,
• Health Management, Safety & Security, Child Protection and HR internal and external communication
• Support the Leadership of CBMeV in Change Management activities
• Frequently share best practices with other HR managers in the CBM family as well as with other International NGO HR Managers

HR Operations

• Ensure on-time delivery of HR services, accuracy of information and legal compliance
• Identify areas of improvement in administrative procedures and implement appropriate solutions in order to optimise costs, time and quality of the work
• Enhance staff training and development
• Ensure that performance management process is executed by managers in time
• Ensure consistency and follow-up of salary decisions
• Provide a meaningful HR management reporting

HR Coaching and Support

• Coach and supervise the HR team
• Provide managers with methodology and tools to coach them efficiently managing their teams

Social Relations

• Establish and maintain good relationships with employee representatives; handle grievances and questions of the Staff Council with respect to working conditions, Health & Safety and other change initiatives
• Measure the social climate through employee feedback surveys in the International Office

Communication

• Proactively promote CBM’s values and culture within the organisation

Health Management and Safety & Security

• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety measures within CBMeV
• Further develop the Health Management concept of the International Office
• Ensure adherence to legal requirements for a safe work environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Establish and maintain / update classification of jobs in CBMeV
• Analyse external competitiveness of Compensation and Benefits for International Office staff and expatriate co-workers

Professional Profile and Requirements

• First degree in business administration, human resources management or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years in a Human Resources Management position preferably in a multinational corporation or an international not-for-profit organisation
• Overseas work experience for 2 years, preferably in a developing country
• In-depth knowledge and experience of German Labour Law
• Knowledge in Human Resources Information systems
• Language skills: German and English (both in professional proficiency)

Personal Profile / Competencies

• Personal credibility
• Customer orientation
• Persuasive communication
• Managing performance and organizational change
• Developing others
• Decisiveness
• Result orientation
• Resilience
• Holds a valid work permit for Schengen countries

The future job holder adheres to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s Child Protection Policy.

CBM strongly encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.

Candidates with the required profile and proven experiences are invited to submit, via e-mail (max 2MB), a meaningful letter of motivation – stating why he\she wishes to work for CBM, CV, three professional references, salary expectations and availability to (recruitment@cbm.org / www.cbm.org.)


Application deadline: December 31st, 2013.