The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a bilingual and dynamic Human Resources Specialist with high level of commitment and excellent organizational skills to provide support to the People and Organizational Development department.
About the role:
The objective of this position is to perform a variety of duties on HR services support, mainly managing and administrating national payroll to ensure accuracy of information. The person selected will be based in HQ-Lima, Peru and will report directly to the Compensation & Benefits Manager in Human Resources.
Key responsibilities:
• Manage the NRS payroll according to the designated budget in a timely manner in close coordination with the external accountant outsourcing company.
• Administrate, coordinate and monitor closely all NRS staff benefits programs (e.g. vacations, pension, income tax, loans and so on) and handle all inquiries and complaints regarding them.
• Responsible of processing the payments according labor law, deadlines for the different government and private entities: taxes of staff and consultants, retentions, private and public pension contributions, CTS in close coordination with finance team and the external accountant outsourcing company.
• Support in the TM process issuing the letters for NRS staff regarding promotions, salary increases, changes of positions, etc. and duly implementation in the payroll and HR systems.
• Informs new staff about the HR policies, HR handbook and regulations.
• Responsible to administrate and monitor the exit procedure for NRS staff, updating and registering in the system and the different areas of the organization.
• HR systems management: ensure that the information in the HR system (ERP) is up to date.
• Prepare a full costing for new positions to confirm with Finance unit the availability of funds.
• Participate in the development of the unit’s agenda and policies and provide recommendations in areas of responsibility.
• Build strong work relationship with NRS staff, HR BPs, in order to assist them with queries/ requests and to deal with employee’s issues.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes, in accordance with legal requirements. Provide and prepare information and support documentation as requested to auditors.
• Prepare KPI indicators of the area and presentations for the Board and Managers as requested.
• Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.
What are we looking for?
• Bachelor´s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Accountant or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in in managing and administrating national payroll.
• Proven experience in Human Resources processes, policies and KPIs.
• Specialization or wide knowledge in Peruvian labor legislation.
• Proficient in MS Office and experience working with some HR ERP.
• Advance level in English.
• Interpersonal communication and strong teamwork skills.
• Customer service oriented to support colleagues in HR and all CIP staff in HQ.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in developing countries and supported by more than 50 donor members.
What are we offering?
• Excellent working environment.
• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Six-month term contract with possibility of renewal
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
Candidates should submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on August 19, 2020 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
How to apply:
Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Candidate also can send the documentation by email to Ana Paula Gonzales (email: a.p.gonzales@cgiar.org). Screening of applications will begin on August 19, 2020 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.