AATF is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Human Resources Manager to lead AATFâs people strategy and drive a value-based, high-performing culture across their international operations.
The Human Resources Manager will lead the strategic and operational delivery of the HR functionâensuring that our workforce is empowered, well-supported, compliant, and aligned with the Foundationâs mission. The role will oversee talent acquisition, performance management, organizational development, HR governance, staff wellbeing, and digital transformation of HR systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Strategic HR Leadership: Provide advisory support to senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, and HR governance to enhance performance and compliance.
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Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Lead full-cycle recruitment processes, including executive hiring. Oversee onboarding and staff induction across programs and country offices.
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Performance & Staff Development: Manage performance appraisal systems.
Design staff development plans, deliver training programs, and promote structured career growth.
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Policy Development & Compliance: Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures in line with applicable labor laws, safeguarding standards, and donor requirements.
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Compensation & Benefits Administration: Manage salary structures, staff contracts, medical and pension schemes, and insurance benefits. Support payroll inputs and claims processing.
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Organizational Design & Job Evaluation: Coordinate role design, job grading, and salary reviews to ensure efficiency, fairness, and alignment with market standards.
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Digital Transformation & HR Systems: Drive HRIS implementation and automation of HR processes. Leverage data for workforce planning, analytics, and reporting.
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Employee Relations & Change Management: Promote positive work culture, address grievances, and guide disciplinary procedures. Support staff transitions during organizational change.
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Subsidiaries support: Support of multiple programs, countries or entities in set up of HR units, and administration of HR functions including payroll, staff files, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelorâs degree in human resource management, Business Administration, or a related field (Masterâs degree will be an added advantage)
- Postgraduate diploma and/ or Professional certification such as CHRP, SHRM-CP, or CIPD is required.
- Certifications in Human Resources Audit is desired.
- Minimum of 8 yearsâ progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or strategic role.
- Prior experience working in international NGO settings or multi-country operations is a strong advantage.
- Proven experience in strategic human resource planning and effective implementation of HR initiatives.
- Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, including executive-level recruitment.
- Hands-on experience in performance management systems and driving staff engagement strategies.
- Strong background in HR policy development, with a solid understanding of labor laws and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing employee benefits and implementing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Strategic HR planning and implementation.
- Talent acquisition and executive recruitment.
- Performance management and staff engagement.
- Policy formulation and legal compliance.
- Benefits administration and HRIS implementation.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- High integrity, discretion, and cross-cultural sensitivity.