Human Resource Officer

Palestine Trade Center (PalTrade) is a nongovernmental organization established in 1998.  PalTrade’s purpose is to lead the development of Palestinian Export as a driving force for sustainable national economic growth. As the National Export Development Organization with membership of more than 200 Palestinian leading businesses, PalTrade advocates a competitive, enabling business environment and is dedicated to improving trade competitiveness through trade promotion and capacity building.

 PalTrade is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resource Officer to start immediately

Job purpose :
To develop and deliver employee’s job objectives towards supporting PalTrade’s  overall strategic aims. The job holder will provide professional advice and support to managers and staff on all aspects of people management, which fully reflects PalTrade’s desire to be an employer of choice and current employment best practice.

Job details :
1-support on the full range of HR activities (including policies and procedures, terms and conditions of employment, absence management, performance management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), work complaints, absence management etc.), in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach to people  management.
2-Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants according to PalTrade HR plan and strategic objectives . recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates;
3-Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
4-Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs and PalTrade growth plan
5-Develop employee performance appraisal system. Monitor and review the system of performance appraisal and continually develop as necessary, ensuring that periodic  appraisals are carried out in a timely manner and followed up
6-Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination,leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system followed in the Organization.
7-analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers,  and Administer the evaluation of all learning and development activities. Maintain training records for all staff and assist with any training initiatives, as required
8-Maintain current knowledge of affirmative action guidelines and laws as per the Palestinian Labor Law.
9-Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee updated  handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
10-Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures and Serve as a link between management and employees.
11-Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records,Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees.
12-Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
13-Follow up the employees’ health insurance on monthly and yearly basis in term of;  invoices reimbursement, renew the health insurance with the same company or other one as per internal regulation and procedures.
14-dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures


Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources Management, Business Management, and Business with languages or relevant field, plus 5 years work experience, at least three years of which were in similar responsible position.


Knowledge and Skills

the incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
-Human resources management;
-Job descriptions;
-Performance review methods and techniques;
-Staff training, development and recognition;
-Mentoring and coaching;
-an understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures;
-Ability to analyze organizational behavior as well as human behavioral characteristics and motivations;
-Display leadership qualities and behaviors;
-Self-confident and professionally tactful to be able to stand your ground and convictions in the face of opposing opinions; and
-Several years of experience supervising staff. Equivalencies will be considered.

For those who are interested and find themselves qualified, please send your CVs with a cover letter explaining your interest to:

[email protected]

Addressed by Human Resource Officer
Deadline to receive CVs is June 23, 2013. All applications will be processed with confidentiality. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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