Human Resources Manager

What is the opportunity? 
Working in collaboration with the Country Director, Honduras, and the LAC Regional Human Resources (HR) Manager, the Human Resources Manager, Honduras, will assist in the development and implementation of the strategy, policies, and Human Resource functions in alignment with Water Mission headquarters. This position is located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This is a full-time position that reports to the LAC Regional HR Manager. The position requires travel to areas where Water Mission’s Honduras program operates.  Applications must be submitted in English along with an English version of the resume and cover letter. 

 A successful HR Manager will:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.  
• Understand, support, and nurture Water Mission’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Collaborate with headquarters and local senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, development, retention, and employee relations.
• Administer human resources programs within Honduras, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; recruitment and selection; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Work with in-country leadership, LAC Regional Human Resources Manager, and the International HR Director to develop and execute the Honduras Human
• Resources Strategic Plan and the Honduras Staffing Plan.
• Directly supervise HR staff on day-to-day HR tasks including, but not limited to, hiring, onboarding, separation/termination, performance management, recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and organizational policy.  
• Perform supervisory duties including, but not limited to, overseeing staff training and development, prioritizing project requests, managing workloads and deadlines, setting goals, meeting schedules and milestones, conducting performance reviews, and assisting in the recruiting and hiring of direct reports. 
• Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle, including but not limited to the developing of job descriptions, advertising, shortlisting, participating in interviewing and selection, conducting background searches, facilitating onboarding, induction, retention, and off-boarding.
• Prepare and manage employment contracts and employment offer letters and ensure compliance with local labor laws and Water Mission policies.
• Develop and maintain a talent pool of both internal and external candidates.
• Update the human resources manual regularly and ensure it’s aligned with Water Mission policies and Honduras’ regulatory provisions and changes.
• Collaborate with Water Mission headquarters to execute the training and development initiatives of the organization.
• Conduct staff training sessions on human resources policies and/or other areas of training as directed.
• Implement and oversee the Performance Management System.
• Complete benchmark studies with comparator organizations on remuneration, human resources policies and practices, and/or any other employee-related matters.
• Administer employee benefits programs (e.g., medical insurance, life insurance, etc.) and train staff accordingly.
• Manage all aspects of compliance within human resources and implement necessary controls.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and Employment Law; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to local senior leadership and headquarters-based human resources department.
• Prepare reports for management and attend leadership meetings.
• Manage and participate in all human resources audits and respond/close audit queries in a timely manner.
• Handle all employee discipline and grievance-related matters.
• Manage all employee relations, conduct investigations, and coordinate with Headquarters as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required? 

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Master's degree in one of the fields above preferred.
• 6+ years of proven hands-on experience in human resources, including 3+ years of NGO experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory and leadership experience.
• Solid understanding of Honduras labor laws.
• Professional maturity with an ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discernment.
• Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Professional maturity with an ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discernment.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Comprehensive computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to organize personal workload and achieve on-time results.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to thirty percent (30%) of the time to areas where Water Mission’s Honduras program operates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback constructively.
• Home internet bandwidth strong enough to support video conferencing and other job-related responsibilities.
• Legal authorization to work in Honduras without sponsorship.