SayPro Country Human Resources Business Partner

Country Human Resources Business Partner (INT8895)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role

We are looking for a Country Human Resources Business Partner to interpret country strategy, to develop and implement operational plans, and to enhance the organisation’s performance through its people. The successful candidate will work closely with Country leadership, Programme and Project Managers to deliver high quality HR support, and capacity building of national HR staff. The successful candidate will lead on the development of the Iraq human resource strategy that includes organisation development, Talent management, succession planning and emergency response.

What we are looking for

• Providing professional advice to senior managers on areas of work covered in their remit
• Influences the development of strategy and ensures and supports operational implementation.
• Develops solutions to diverse and complex problems within organisational policy
• Interprets and applies operational and specialist information in a variety of formats from a variety of sources.
• Flexibility to anticipate and resolve challenges within corporate or divisional parameters, with moderate scope.
• Decisions are made, with a specialist/ divisional context, to further the objectives of Oxfam and the division regarding the external HR environment.
• Contribute to and influence operational planning
• Influence managers, staff and volunteers in Oxfam and develop effective networks with external bodies.
• Implement best practice – legal responsibility – eg. employment law, Influences in specific areas

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.