Regional Human Resources Director Latin America - Devex

FINCA International, one of the world?s leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 900,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East.

FINCA International is looking for Regional Human Resources Director-Latin America. Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resource,? partner with the Vice President- Latin America Regional Director, Subsidiary Leadership and Subsidiary HR Managers to implement effective HR initiatives in support of the regional and local business goals and contribute to the development of strategy and business plans throughout the Region.?

Provide guidance and leadership on people management dimensions of business strategy. As a member of the Regional Management team representing HR, ensure the team is briefed on agreed HR projects, priorities and initiatives.

Represent Regional perspectives and HR issues to Global HR to ensure that support and initiatives are relevant and contextualized.?

Collaborate with subsidiary HR Managers and regional leadership to ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and corporate policies and standards. Responsible for creating and implementing HR strategies aligned with the FINCA mission, and the business plans of the Region.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and corporate HR to ensure that HR strategies support and drive the accomplishment of regional business initiatives.? Engage line management as the client and demonstrate strong understanding of business needs.
• Provide expertise and guidance in the development and implementation of human resources policies to meet organizational needs and comply with local laws.
• Monitor regional priorities and manage deliverables.? Provide management with regular progress reports and recommend and implement measures necessary to ensure progress is on track.
• Create coaching and mentoring partnerships with subsidiary HR managers; help? others to understand their ?skill set?; create? joint development and coaching plans; facilitate? learning opportunities; provide? relevant, high-impact feedback; is an effective role model for development.
• Provide compensation expertise and support to assigned organizations to include; partnering with management to address any compensation issues, assisting with employee questions relating to promotional opportunities and internal equity; compensation program roll-outs, and training and education on compensation philosophies and practices.
• Work with regional HR Managers and senior leadership to develop pragmatic and effective approaches to talent acquisition in a way that improves attraction and retention of talent.
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with regional human resources staff to exchange information and provide ongoing support and problem resolution.
• Provides guidance in the implementation, development and maintenance of human resources information systems to ensure record keeping and reporting requirements are accurate and timely. Provide expertise in the research, evaluation and implementation of other HR automation software solutions.
• Analyzes regional trends in turnover, hiring, promotions, separations, and grievances to determine support or action needed to adjust unfavorable trends.
• Provides HR support to the Information Services- Shared Services Center including oversight of all human resources systems and procedures for the SSC including performance management, recruitment and selection and HR administration.
• Act as the regional subject matter expert and team member for the global implementation of PeopleSoft 9.1 HRM system.
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• Incumbent can be based in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, in Central America, or in the US.

Ideal profile:

• Requires 10+ years of progressive operational human resources management experience with a broad understanding of human resources principles and concepts in areas of employee relations, staff development, staffing, compensation & benefits, compliances, regulations, labor law, HRIS and organizational design and diagnosis.

• Proficiency in oral and written Spanish and English language is a required.

• Demonstrated proficiency using commercial HR systems.? PeopleSoft experience preferred.

• Experience using HR reporting tools such as Crystal reports is preferred

• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices in one or more of the region?s countries

• HR leadership experience across multiple countries with experience of working within a complex and matrix organization structure.??

• Demonstrable track record of leading substantial change ? maximizing benefits and minimizing risks.?

• Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.?

• Experience of building, leading and developing staff with different backgrounds and expertise.

• Able to create ?appealing expertise? which encourages senior managers to seek help and counsel in resolving people matters maturely and with minimal disruption.??

• Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organization.??

• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.? Commitment to FINCA mission and values.??

• Knowledge of compensation principles and practices

• Willingness to travel in developing countries.

• Proven track record in developing and managing a broad range of HR activities on an international scale, including dealing with a disparate expatriate workforce.

• Capability to handle highly confidential information discretely.

• Six Sigma training would be a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE ???????????????????????????????????????

Master?s degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILL ????????????????????????????????????????

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.? Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.? Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

COMPUTER SKILLS ??????????????????????????????????????

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Human Resource systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, NuView, or similar global HR products; MS Visio, MS Project, Internet software; Payroll systems; MS Office products.

CERTIFICATES GPHR preferred

FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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