HNP - Human Resources Specialist

BlueForce, Inc. is seeking for Human Resources Specialist to support the US Department of State (DoS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Program in the advancement of professionalization of the Haitian National Police (HNP) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

***Position is Subject to Contract Award***

General Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Creating, implementing, and evaluating all human resource department policies, procedures, and structures for all personnel.
• Managing onboarding and offboarding processes for all personnel involved in the program.
• Manage leave benefits and maintain accurate and complete personnel records including hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics, ensuring that confidentiality and legal mandates are followed. 
• Managing, approving, and tracking timesheets, payroll, and taxation processes. These services might be subcontracted, in such case, the HR Specialist will have to approve, coordinate, monitor, and control such processes with the corresponding vendors and stakeholders.
• Responsible for coordinating, tracking, monitoring, and archival of VISA and Work Permit needs to include:
  • Obtaining VISAs and Work Permits for U.S. Citizens, Local Nationals (LNs), and Third Country Nationals (TCNs), if applicable.
  • Ensure timely renewal of employee VISAs and Work Permits
  • Obtaining VISA and Work Permits for both local and international travel, if applicable.
• Managing health and life insurance programs, if applicable
• Designing and implementing effective employee training and development plans.
• Performing employee performance reviews as needed.
• Ensuring all employee records are maintained and updated with new hire information or changes in employment status.
• Identifying the company’s hiring needs and managing the recruitment process to ensure it runs smoothly.
• Tracking department budgets.
• Responding to employees’ queries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Supporting and leading recruiting processes as needed.
• Local and international travel may be required for this position.

Position Minimum qualifications:

• Local National
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Employee Relations, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, or related field.
• FSI level 3/3 (professional working proficiency) in English.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a in a human resources role.
• Strong knowledge of Haiti’s labor legislation and payroll processes.
• Good understanding of the full recruitment process and the onboarding and offboarding process of staff.
• Familiarity for coordinating, tracking, monitoring, and archival of VISA and Work Permits as needed.
• Ability to deal effectively with senior U.S. and government officials. 

General Qualifications

• Able to pass an RSO vetting carried out by the U.S. Embassy.
• Must pass a physical, medical, and psychological tests; nine-panel drug test and a background check.
• Valid passport and driver’s license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
• FSI Level 3/3 (professional working proficiency) in French and/or Haitian Creole is preferred.