Consultant, HR – International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Apply by Monday, 7 November, 2022 

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is the global leader in publicly-funded maize and wheat research and related farming systems. Headquartered near Mexico City, CIMMYT works with hundreds of partners throughout the developing world to sustainably increase the productivity of maize and wheat cropping systems, thus improving global food security and reducing poverty. CIMMYT is a member of the CGIAR System and leads the CGIAR Research Programs on Maize and Wheat and the Excellence in Breeding Platform. The Center receives support from national governments, foundations, development banks and other public and private agencies.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position Consultant HR.

The position will be based at Hyderabad, India.

The main responsibilities of this position will be:  

• Support for the execution of all HR administrative services related to the Local Staff in Regional Offices and consultants
• Assist in operational processing of recruitment, internal mobilities, consultancies, trainings, or any other administrative issues.
• Regular monitoring of data in HRIS system and further coordination with HR Reps to review, enter and curate data as needed.
• Support labour contractor, temporary staffing, intern, trainees hiring and retiring as and when required.
• Support initiatives on HR communication and systems for regional offices and any other HR development initiative where necessary.
• Propose to the HR Manager HR process improvements where possible (strategies, policies, and practices for the LRS-RO Administration team).
• Contribute to training and other Talent Management initiatives for LRS-RO as required in coordination with the training function and country HR representatives.
• Facilitate meetings as and when required and drafting minutes for records.
• Maintain records of extension, probations, joinings/exits, consultants etc.
• Maintain trackers for various HR activities.
• Prepare reports, ppts. & Statistics on different topics as and when needed.
• Support supervisor/team in conducting investigation on compliance matters whenever needed.
• Compile grievance report on regular basis and highlight most sensitive cases to supervisor.
• Perform other duties & assumes other responsibilities as assigned and delegated by the supervisor.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualification, skills and attitudes:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management/People Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resource Operations preferable in non-profit sector.
• Good time management and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office especially MS Word and MS Excel.
• Previous experience in capturing metrics and producing various employment reports.
• Able to integrate into a multi-cultural team and cooperate with co-workers.
• Able to be flexible in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as required.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various functions in an uncertain, constantly- changing environment.
• The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 11 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.

Email cover letter and CV as a single document with last drawn salary, salary expectations and notice period no later than Monday, 7 November, 2022 to Human Resources, CIMMYT

(Email:n.kashyap@cgiar.org / Please mention ‘Consultant HR’ in the subject of your email).

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.  It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.