Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Reports to: global director of hr
Job type: full-time, exempt
Region: united states
Location: us-based, remote
Start date: immediate
Contact: please apply by filling out the form below.
Summary
As the regional human resources manager us, you are the point of contact for the us-based employees during their tenure at root capitalYou will partner with all levels of the organization to ensure that employees have the tools and information they need to be efficient, productive, and thrive in our organization.
You will manage all aspects of the employee life cycle for your designated region from recruiting through offboardingYou view hr as more than an administrative, compliance-driven task; instead, you view your role as an opportunity to shape our organizational culture and make root capital a great place to workThe more our employees feel supported, the better they support our clientsThis is our global impact.
You will drive the regional day-to-day responsibilities such as managing payroll and benefits, keeping policies aligned and updated, optimizing recruitment for maximum efficiency and experience, and ensuring smooth onboarding and offboarding procedures.
You will partner with your hr colleagues from around the globe to develop and carry out global initiatives toward a more efficient and productive organizationYour demeanor, workstyle, and approach will be representative of our organization’s values and leadership principles as we work as a united organization toward the organization’s mission and goals.
Mission & history of root capital
Root capital is a nonprofit whose mission is to grow rural prosperity and build the resilience of farming families around the worldWe support the growth of agricultural enterprises so they can transform rural communitiesThese businesses purchase crops such as coffee, cocoa, or grains from smallholder farmersWith growth, they become engines of impact that can raise incomes, create jobs for the next generation of leaders, level the playing field for women, and take urgent action against climate change.
We supply these businesses with vital credit and capacity building to foster their growth and resilienceWe work in hard-to-serve communities where others don’tTo date, we’ve distributed $1.5 billion to improve the lives of over 10 million people in farming familiesHeadquartered in cambridge, massachusetts, root capital currently has associated offices in costa rica, mexico, nicaragua, colombia, peru, ghana, and kenya.
Responsibilities
Recruitment and staffing
Establishing on-going relationships with hiring managers in order to understand their recruitment needs and fill open positions in a timely manner.
Assess job applicants for culture fit to single out candidates whose values, beliefs and behavior fit in with root capital organizational culture.
Perform pre-hire tasks (background/reference checks, etc, as regionally appropriate).
Plan and deliver an onboarding process which ensures new employees have a positive experience of root capital and are successfully integrated into their new role and the organization.
Evaluate & maintain accuracy of the departments’ organizational charts within the region.
Performance management
Monitor the performance review process and ensure both staff and managers complete the reviews in a timely manner.
Provide guidance to managers as they complete evaluations, help them find effective coaching methods, identify areas of development for their staff and assist them to establish plans for improving performance (pips).
Provide training, support and advice to both staff & managers on performance management.
Compensation and benefits
Oversee payroll & benefits administration to ensure full compliance with both statutory and organizational requirements.
Recommend updates to total reward offerings to ensure organizational competitiveness in local markets.
Implement the compensation philosophy and benefit programs within the region.
Employee relations
Partner with the global hr team to identify chronic operational challenges and opportunities.
Conduct regular check-ins with internal & external stakeholders in order to build, cultivate & nurture strong relationships.
Manage complex employee-relations issues, supporting formal appeals and hearings while simultaneously coaching the relevant managers on management best practices.
Review the global and regional employee handbooks to ensure they are localized, valid in the region, interpreted, and apply the local law and root capital hr policies.
Measure, validate, and test the effectiveness of the region’s hr metrics to assess and drive productivity optimization.
Staff development
Curate, review & deliver training on hr related topics.
Identify training needs of staff and enroll them on relevant courses on learning management platform that meet their training objectives.
Compliance
Maintain employee files in the hris, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
Conduct regular hr audits within the region to ensure compliance to policies, procedures, systems and donor regulations as well as ensuring accuracy of employee data (vacation requests, payroll, exit interviews etc.)
Ensure employee transitions are properly documented, handled professionally and in compliance with the labor laws.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure regulatory compliance across the region.
Oversee internal communications for the region (intranet management).
Partner with the global head of hr to prepare the hr us budget for approval by the budget committee.
Assess & manage suppliers/vendors contracts to ensure quality and value for money.
Human resources systems
Contribute to the implementation and optimization of hr systems in order to reduce administrative burden and improve employee data integrity.
Review, understand, and apply hr policies and procedures consistently to ensure efficient and productive processes that are conducive to equal opportunities.
Train regional staff on hr systems, policies and procedures.
Travel to regional offices to review hr systems, policies & procedures.
Recommend, create process documents, maintain and share knowledge of best practice and support the development and implementation of new/improved hr policies, systems and procedures to ensure they are reflective of legislation, and support root capital effectively.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Required skills and experience
Bilingual (english/spanish) is required for the us role.
EngageAbility to understand organizational context and prioritiesAsks questions and develops informed points of viewDelivers on tactical support and identifies ways to deliver incremental value to the business.
ConnectAbility to establish trust and credibility with the hr team and staff through effective communication, collaboration, and consistently meeting commitments.
ChampionRepresents root capital and regional points of view in the development of hr priorities, effectively advocates for, and implements, hr priorities within root capital’s global context.
AgileRoot capital is a complex and fast-paced environment and one that is constantly evolvingThis role can be ambiguous, and requires a leader who can think critically and be agile to change course to achieve objectivesLeading through change is key.
Problem solverAbility to approach work with an analytical and solution-oriented mindsetSeeks out the root cause of problems/issues, and leverages data to build a business case for changeApplies an end-to-end view when developing and implementing solutions to problems/issuesApproaches every issue with employ
Subject matter expert of and competency with hr best practices in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, compensation, performance management, terminations and compliance.
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Applications
More information about root capital is available at www.rootcapital.orgApplications are accepted on a rolling basisCandidates are encouraged to apply using the form below as soon as possible, making sure to include a resume and cover letter that describes your interest, qualifications, language abilities, salary requirements, and how you learned of the positionFinalist candidates will be required to provide at least three work-related references.
Root capital provides equal employment opportunities (eeo) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, active military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding and expressing breast milk), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by lawRoot capital is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that upholds our leadership principles of: empowerment, equity, integrity, service, and transparency.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
