Human Resource Manager
United Nations Development Programme
Total years of experience :28 years, 11 months
Administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies ensuring full compliance of records and reports with UN rules, regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control framework.
Provision of information to management and staff on strategies, rules and regulations.
Implementation of recruitment processes including drafting job description, provision of input to job classification process, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, participation in interview panels.
Provision of efficient and effective recruitment and selection service.
Scheduling and conducting written tests and oral interviews for short listed candidates.
Preparing interview reports and submit for endorsement; ensuring that interviews are conducted and documented.
Conducting reference checks for recommended candidates and ensuring that medical examination requirements are met.
Ensure effective management of all national and international recruitment processes for the Country Office.
Preparation of contracts (fixed-term, Individual Contracts, Service Contracts) and recurring Purchase Orders (POs) in Atlas.
Serving as ex-officio for various panels (short listing and interview, the Career Review Group).
Ensure regular communication to Programme Managers on the status of all recruitments.
Participating in relevant inter-agency working groups and fora.
Timely follow up with Finance staff on Global Payroll issues.
Input and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivities, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas.
Provide training, as required to ensure that managers understand the performance management system and its application.
Participation in preparation of Office Learning plan and individual learning plans in consultation with Senior Management, Operations Specialist.
Managing the recruitment and selection process in line with business needs, continually looking to introduce improvements where possible.
Participate in the development and delivery of company induction process for new starters.
Ensuring compliance of human resource policies and procedures with relevant statutory legislation and industry best practice.
Advising and supporting line managers and employees in interpreting and understanding HR policies and processes.
Provide guidance on performance management and advise line managers on best practice in relation to people management processes.
Liaising with HR and recruitment agencies regarding employment of new staff
Organising induction and training for new employees.
Co-ordinate recruitment and selection of permanent employees
Prepare contracts of employment and new starter packs for new hires.
Keep employee records and HR database up to date at all times.
Track annual leave, attendance and other leave ensuring policies are adhered to.
Responsible for headcount reporting.
Collate and analyse statistics for reporting purposes.
Responsible for benefits administration - healthcare, pension, insurance etc. ensuring that all records are accurate and up to date.
Responsible for monthly payroll and all queries relating to payroll.
Reconciliation of payroll, taxes, pensions payments and authorised payroll deductions.
Act as a point of contact for employees’ queries - payroll, benefits, leave entitlements etc. and ensure positive employee relations are maintained.
Maintain pay records, leave records and related information.
Assist in the review and analysis of company policies and practices to ensure they continue to support the organisation’s needs.
Interviewing candidates and checking references.
Liaising with the Public Service Commission regarding job applications issues.
Co-ordinating with various ministries regarding staffing issues.
Deputised the Principal Personnel Officer (PPO) including organising and conducting induction training sessions for all new employees.
Supervising Assistant Personnel Officers (APOs).
Carrying out job inspection and producing reports of findings and recommendations.
Preparing and placing vacancy advertisements in the national press.
Producing job descriptions and contracts of employment.
Corresponding with various government ministries on various HR issues.
Handling appointments of all temporary staff in the civil service and processing their wages.
Managing and maintaining staff personnel records.
Resolving staff and public queries
Administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies ensuring full compliance of records and reports with UN rules, regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control framework. Provision of information to management and staff on strategies, rules and regulations. Implementation of recruitment processes including drafting job description, provision of input to job classification process, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, participation in interview panels. Provision of efficient and effective recruitment and selection service. Ensure that all applications received are registered Scheduling and conducting written tests and oral interviews for short listed candidates. Preparing interview reports and submit for endorsement. Conducting reference checks for recommended candidates and ensure that medical examination requirements are met. Ensure effective management of all national and international recruitment processes for the Country Office. Facilitating and coordinating the orientation of staff and consultants. Ensure that interviews are conducted and documented Preparation of contracts (fixed-term, SSAs, SCs) and recurring Purchase Orders (POs) in Atlas. Ensure regular communication to Programme Managers on the status of all recruitment. Participating in relevant inter-agency working groups and fora. Creation/updating of positions in Atlas, association of positions to chart fields, updating Charts of Accounts (CoA) information, setting up vendor profile, performing the functions of Admin. HR, Position Administrator and Absence Processor in Atlas. Ensures proper staff performance management and career development; provision of background information and maintenance of the related data and acting as Secretary of the Career Review Group.
My dissertaion was on 'Administrative Reform in The Gambia'.
Administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies ensuring full compliance of records and reports with UN rules, regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control framework. Provision of information to management and staff on strategies, rules and regulations. Implementation of recruitment processes including drafting job description, provision of input to job classification process, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, participation in interview panels. Provision of efficient and effective recruitment and selection service. Ensure that all applications received are registered Scheduling and conducting written tests and oral interviews for short listed candidates. Preparing interview reports and submit for endorsement. Conducting reference checks for recommended candidates and ensure that medical examination requirements are met. Ensure effective management of all national and international recruitment processes for the Country Office. Facilitating and coordinating the orientation of staff and consultants. Ensure that interviews are conducted and documented Preparation of contracts (fixed-term, SSAs, SCs) and recurring Purchase Orders (POs) in Atlas. Ensure regular communication to Programme Managers on the status of all recruitment. Participating in relevant inter-agency working groups and fora. Creation/updating of positions in Atlas, association of positions to chart fields, updating Charts of Accounts (CoA) information, setting up vendor profile, performing the functions of Admin. HR, Position Administrator and Absence Processor in Atlas. Ensures proper staff performance management and career development; provision of background information and maintenance of the related data and acting as Secretary of the Career Review Group.
Diplome de Langue Francaise