Human Resources Manager

Description

Job Announcement 

Human Resources Manager

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a Human Resources Manager, in our Human Resources/Administration Department at our headquarters in Springfield, VA. The HR Manager will partner with assigned departments using a collaborative approach to provide support, perspective and recommendations across a wide range of human resource issues, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, and compensation administration.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities noted with bullets are considered to be the essential functions of the job).

• Acts as internal consultant by analyzing and recommending solutions to human resource issues relating to assigned department and/or programs.
• Ensures assigned departments/programs are in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor and follow up HR systems such as Oracle HCM and ADP etc.
• Day-to-day support of employee’s in assigned departments:  employee relations.
• Provides guidance to employees and managers on company policy, and general employment issues both tactical and strategic; investigate and advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Coaches, counsels and guides managers before the implementation of employee disciplinary actions.
• Partners with department leaders in terminations, promotions, and performance review.
• Regularly assess the training and develop needs of assigned department(s) staff and coordinate and/or deliver the necessary training to address the needs.
• Prepares management reports for purposes including headcount, staffing, salary planning, etc.
• Ensures applicable tracking, compliance and reporting of HR related issues as required by applicable federal and state laws and MBN policies.
• Assists HR Director in the coordination and support of key processes, including salary and budget planning, compensation, performance feedback, employee communications, succession planning and employee development.
• Takes lead in process improvements within the department to enhance delivery of services.
• Maintains tracking systems to reflect current status of open issues.
• Coordination of benefits administration, and benefits-related events. 
• Administration of FMLA/Disability leave with full understanding of related laws. 
• Processes and audits monthly benefits invoices. 
• Presents training sessions related to assigned program or section area. 
• Conducts periodic audits of human resource activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. 
• Assists with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the program or section area. 

OTHER DUTIES:

• The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.

Candidates are required to have: 

• A minimum of 4 years of experience providing direct support to assigned groups.
• Bachelors degree.
• Fluency in Classic Arabic desired not mandatory.
• Current PHR or SPHR certification or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Background in compensation and benefits administration.
• Solid experience investigating and resolving employee relations issues; current knowledge of applicable federal and state labor laws.
• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills to be able to provide advice and counsel to management, employees.
• Experience in a multi-cultural, international workplace is a plus.
• Organizational ability to manage and direct multiple priorities and programs within a tight timeframe. Must be able to adapt easily in a developing environment.

MBN is a non-profit grantee of the federal government that directly communicates with the people of the Middle East and North Africa through television, radio, and digital media.  MBN’s mission is to expand the spectrum of ideas, opinions, and perspectives available in the media of the Middle East and North Africa; provide objective, accurate, and relevant news and information; and, accurately represent America, Americans, and American policies.  Through its multimedia broadcasts, MBN seeks to inform, engage, and connect with the regions’ people in support of universal freedoms.

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

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