View Vacancy – MYR – Human Resources Manager (Operation Delivery and Corporate Services Team), EO

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

HR

Main purpose of job:

The jobholder plays a vital role in managing human resources and supporting the delivery of learning & development and performance management at post. He/she will closely work with the Head of Corporate Services (HOCS), Deputy Head of Mission (DHM), HR Hub and Country based staff association (CBSA) to ensure effective delivery of this role.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

Operational Human Resources Management

  • Lead on local post HR policy, operations, employment terms and conditions, working closely with Regional HR Hub in Manila.
  • Ensure country-based staff (CBS) terms and conditions of service are compliant with local employment law and following global CBS policy (including global minimum standards) by working collaboratively with Honorary Legal Advisor (HLA)
  • Manage and monitor work permits and applications.
  • Support post leadership teams on workforce planning and budgeting.
  • Support post activity on wellbeing and mental health.
  • Co-own the country-based staff charter in conjunction with country-based staff associations (CBSA).

 Pay and Benefits

  • Manage Medical provision including contract management, annual reviews and mandatory submissions.
  • Ensure procurement procedure (relating to annual flu vaccination programme and other medical provision) is compliant with FCDO policy.
  • Working with the HR Hub, review benefits and allowances on a bi-annual basis to ensure value for money.
  • Provide data and support for local pay processes; including monthly income tax and liaison with local tax authority
  • Overview payroll preparation for data accuracy and make required recommendations to the HOCS on pay and exceptions.

Recruitment and Onboarding

  • Manage local recruitment processes working closely with the HR Hub,
  • Oversee specifications, criteria, and approvals, run local adverts. Convene and manage panel logistics.
  • Own, review and update on-boarding and exit processes and documents, ensuring they are up to date and relevant and tailor induction to local needs.
  • Manage local recruitment schemes including interim personnel pool and internships.

Performance Management

  • Working closely with the HR Hub, manage local disciplinary and misconduct procedures, advice and guidance on post leadership on bullying, harassment and discrimination issues.
  • Offers guidance and support to staff and line managers where required.
  • Support the delivery of the learning and development agenda at post, advising on best practice processes and tools.
  • Act as performance management champion, working closely with global HR teams.
  • Oversee performance management process for country-based staff, including leading on the process of calibration in co-ordination with the calibration panel.
  • Contribute on designing and implementing post reward and recognition policies.

Team Support and Line Management

  • Deputise for the Head of Corporate Services and cover for the HR officer during the absence period.
  • Support other members of the corporate services team as required.
  • Train and line manage the HR Officer to ensure delivery of their responsibilities.
  • Participate in post crisis activity as a roster lead.
  • Provide advice and assistance to the country-based staff association (CBSA) on local HR policy, operations and employment terms and conditions.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

One Human Resources Officer

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent diploma
  • At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management function
  • Ability to get things done with minimal supervision. Strong people skills and an ability to influence at all levels.
  • Dynamic, well organised self-starter with excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent team working skills, with strong ability to build co-operative working relationships across a large network, including external contacts.

Language requirements:

Language: English, Myanmar  

Level of language required: Fluent in written and spoken Myanmar and English

  • CIPD certified.
  • Experience of working in an international/multi-cultural organization
  • Line Management experience.
  • Experience of working in an international/multi-cultural organization
  • Good knowledge in local labour law and income taxation

Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together

4 November 2024

Executive Officer (EO)

Full-time, Permanent

35

Asia Pacific

Myanmar

Yangon

British Embassy

1

monthly

6 January 2024

The British Embassy Yangon offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, leave entitlement of 22 days per annum (calculated in pro rata).  

We will seek to accommodate flexible working requirements if possible.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Yangon is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. 

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.  

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
 
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate these behaviours, including through your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours Framework, which provides detailed guidance on how the behaviours are defined.

Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to prepare specific examples of when they have demonstrated these behaviours in their application. Using the STAR format to provide evidence of your skills and experience in your application and at interview helps to give a structure. You briefly describe the situation in which you showed the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.

For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender and nationality. 

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

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