Human Resources Officer

Job Overview/Summary:   The Makhzoumi Foundation is seeking a Human Resources Manager who will be based in and work from our Beirut office. The HR Manager will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. The HR Manager will ensure compliance with local rules and regulations and improve the capacity of the current programs and units as the office continues to grow and diversify its projects and activities. Activities include the review and update of the personnel manual, recruitment, performance and attendance monitoring and promotion procedures in addition to other related matters in order strengthen HR processes while ensuring consistency, transparency and fairness. Major Responsibilities: Manage the recruitment and selection process Review job promotion policy for existing staff and suggest change in process if needed. Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records. Monitoring staff performance and attendance Nurture a positive working environment Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs Maintain pay plan and benefits program Other Approve job descriptions and advertisements look after the health, safety and welfare of all employees Key Working Relationships:  Position Reports to:  General Manager/ Programme Managers Indirect Reporting: Finance Manager/Chief Accountant Other Internal and/or external contacts: Project Coordinators/ Administrative Coordinators Job Requirements: Qualifications: -          Advanced University Degree in HR or Business, Economics, Law, Management or Psychology with specialization in HR. -          At least three years managerial experience dealing with team and organizational building. -          Experience in a Lebanese organization Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:         -          Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure in complex, high-speed and challenging Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics  -          Extensive knowledge of the Lebanese Labor Law and HR best practices -          People oriented and results driven -          Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills -          Flexible and strong team worker -          Proven analytical and problem solving skills -          Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills Language Skills:  Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic skills.  Working Environment:  Office work and field trips  Experience required: Education degree: Advance University Degree in HR or Business, Economics, Law, Management or Pshychology with specialization in HR. At least three years managerial experience dealing with team and organizational building. Experience in working for a humanitarian organization