HR Assistant - Fixed Term Contract
GiveDirectly
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GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.
GD has raised over $1B since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD’s leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.
Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. Team members bring experiences from the private sector, NGOs and government. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it’s an incredible group of people.
Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, fast moving and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.
We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.
Overview:
This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or individuals with 1-2 years of experience who want to develop their skills in recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and other core HR activities. The successful candidate will ensure smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions by employees.
The position reports to the HR Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies)
- Process documentation and prepare reports relating to staff activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations e.t.c)
- Assist in the recruitment process by posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates
- Provide support during new hire onboarding and orientation sessions
- Assist with employee benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries
- Help with payroll processing by collecting and verifying data and uploading it to our payroll system
- Organize and maintaining our learning and development schedule, process learning and development requests and updating the various e-learning sites
- Help prepare HR-related reports and documents
- Keep abreast with new trends and best practices in the field
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the Human Resources Manager
- Travel to the field locations as and when required
Desired abilities/experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field
- Pursuing CHRP Certification
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Empathy, honesty, and the highest standards of integrity, including positive attitude, strong work ethic, strong follow-through mindset, and team-player mentality
- Candidates with strong excel and data analysis skills will have an added advantage
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Hands on experience with HR software (HRIS)
Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization serving some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.
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