Senior Global HR Officer

POSITION TITLE: Senior Global HR Officer

POSITION LOCATION: Remote (Canada preferred - or other countries in which WUSC operate)

REPORTS TO: Director, Human Resources

CONTRACT TERM: Indeterminate

SALARY LEVEL: PRO2 (CAD 60,000 to 74,000 in Canada)

Based on local salary scale in other countries

LANGUAGES: Fluency in English - French a strong asset

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

BACKGROUND

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian international development organization focusing on three programmatic areas: Economic Opportunities, Education, and Empowerment. Our vision is a better world for all young people. It is a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world in which all young people, especially women, and refugees, are empowered to secure a good quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

WUSC currently works in over 25 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $50 million. Globally, we partner with a network of higher education institutions, civil society organizations, private sector partners, professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders who work with us to achieve our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Director Human Resources, the Senior Global HR Officer will contribute to WUSC’s overall HR strategy, legal and procedural compliance, and talent management in Canada and internationally. The Senior Global HR Officer will be part of a collaborative team, partnering with, and providing support to, managers to ensure compliance with international and national labor laws in countries where WUSC operates, help research and analyze trends in global and local compensation and total rewards, and assist in drafting and updating HR policies, procedures and guidelines.

More specifically, the Senior Global HR Officer will be responsible for:

Global Compensation Policy & Procedures

• Developing and implementing WUSC’s global compensation policy, procedures and salary administration guidelines;
• Leading and facilitating global compensation initiatives, implementing changes or improvements to WUSC’s global compensation practices;
• Developing communication products and Intranet web content on global compensation topics and facilitating employee information sessions in cooperation with the HR team and Country Directors;
• Ensuring that WUSC’s compensation policies and practices are in full compliance with the policies and requirements of WUSC funders;
• Supporting the coordination and collaboration between finance, supervisors and HR as it relates to compensation;
• Providing support to new WUSC Country Offices, such as supporting Country Directors in the development of the country specific personnel policy manual, contracting templates, salary scales and benefits packages;
• Providing support to Global teams on HR best practices as it relates to promotions, title changes and salary increases.

Global Compensation Analysis & Recommendations

• Analyzing trends, participating in compensation surveys, keeping up-to-date on new legislation, and developing strategies and tools to support WUSC’s global compensation practices;
• Providing recommendations to Global teams regarding benefits for Locally-Engaged Staff and ensure the overall package remains competitive in local markets and provide expert advice in the benefits management area;
• Providing analysis of salary increases, fluctuations in cost of living and purchasing power;
• Collaborating with Global teams in the implementation of the salary structure for Locally-Engaged Staff in Global Offices;
• Conducting annual pay equity analysis for management;
• Provide decision making support to the Director, HR and supervisors on compensation matters;
• In collaboration with the Director, Human Resources, liaising with WUSC’s staff-lead Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion committee on issues related to pay equity.

Organizational Design and Job Classification

• Conduct job evaluations to maintain internal relativity and equity according to WUSC’s compensation practices and processes;
• Make classification recommendations to the Director of Human resources, Country Director and the Chief Executive Officer, as applicable;
• Provide advice on organizational design, job descriptions and job structure at WUSC;
• Participate in resource planning and allocation of resources with Programs, Finance and HR.

HR Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

• Assist with researching, drafting and updating HR related policies, procedures and guidelines and communicating to the global team.

Work environment

• Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust, respect and safety.
• Create a working environment is free from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH)
• Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SEAH are in place consistent with the WUSC's safeguarding policies and WUSC's Code of Conduct.

Other Relevant Activities

• In cooperation with the HR team, participate in other relevant tasks aimed at improving efficiency of HR processes, monitoring and reporting obligations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and professional experience.
• A certified compensation professional designation is an asset.

Experience & Competencies

• Minimum of five years experience in human resources or a related field with a focus on global compensation;
• Experience working in the international development sector would be an asset;
• Strong skills in compensation, benefits, classification and regulatory and legal compliance;
• Strong understanding of Canadian laws and knowledge of diverse labour laws of other countries is a strong asset;
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint or Google Sheets or Google Slides;
• Proficiency in Google systems, MS Office and experience with HR systems such as Bamboo HR;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Sound understanding and experience in international human resources issues;
• Outstanding collaborative, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills
• Great problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Impeccable integrity and reliability
• Curious, enthusiastic and willing to innovate and adapt.

Languages

• Complete fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is a strong asset.

WHY WORK WITH WUSC?

Join Us. Our work is important, cutting-edge, and rewarding. We encourage curiosity, innovation, and flexibility.

WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference in the lives of youth around the world. Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, economic opportunities and empowerment.

Here’s some of what you can expect working with us in Canada*:

• 35-hour workweek, ability to work flexible hours
• Remote-friendly workplace, with free access to our Ottawa office
• 4 weeks annual leave, plus the week between Christmas and New Year
• Paid sick days (10) and special leave days (5)
• Extensive health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, 100% covered by us
• Group RRSP contributions, from day 1
• 300$ reimbursement for home office equipment
• Parental leave top-up
• Being part of a friendly, caring and enthusiastic team!

*(Benefits vary in other countries of operation)

APPLICATIONS

WUSC’s activities seek to balance inequities and create sustainable development around the globe; the work ethic of our staff, volunteers, representatives and partners shall correspond to the values and mission of the organization. WUSC promotes responsibility, respect, honesty, and professional excellence and we will not tolerate harassment, coercion, sexual exploitation or abuse of any form. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check.

WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada or in one of WUSC’s Countries of operations (Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Ghana, Guyana, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Suriname, South Sudan and Uganda)