Job Description

HR Generalist, Workplace Investigations will be responsible for leading investigations reported by field-based employees, partner organizations and or donors. The nature of these complaints includes, but are not limited to, harassment & discrimination; insubordination; bullying or hostile work environment; retaliation; conflict of interest; verbal altercations; threats and violence in the workplace. The position will be responsible for recommending and issuing discipline, if needed as well as, providing coaching and counseling to employees.

Responsibilities:

Workplace Investigations

• Lead investigations of Workplace policy concerns raised through the open reporting system and or whistleblower hotline
• Conduct prompt, thorough and complex investigations, including conducting interviews with concern raisers, witnesses and subjects, assessing risk, reviewing documentation, and making recommendations/corrective actions in the context of an investigation; in partnership with the HR Partner/Manager, as appropriate
• Provide regular updates on the status of cases to business stakeholders
• Prepare high quality written reports of the investigation which provide a clear and logical account of the allegations, investigative work performed, key findings and conclusions, ensuring that the conclusion is evidence based
• Where appropriate, and in consultation with HR, make recommendations as to corrective actions
• Provide briefings to senior leaders on investigative matters as required
• Build and maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions
• Inform and provide updates to JHU General Counsel as needed
• Partner with HR community i.e. national and international forums to understand trends or changing legal requirements
• Monitor open cases assigned to ensure timeline and compliant closure, using established guidelines

Legal Case Management

• Manage and monitor current active legal cases by country
• Prepare updates for Leadership on a regular basis
• Proactively manage conclusion of open cases
• Works with country HR and Chief HR & Admin Officer to review any litigation documents and prepare responses
• Tracks progress of all cases in legal tracker

Compensation & Benefits

• In coordination with GHR Compensation Manager, country office HR and Country Director, assist with reviewing all staff salaries for market and internal equity
• Ensures benefits are compliant with local law and within Jhpiego policies
• Works with country finance team to review any documentation regarding tax exemptions
• Advise recruiters on taxation requirements for expats & TCNs before hire

Strategic Partnering

• Assist with internal and legal review of country employee manuals at least every two years
• Facilitate HR compliance with regards to:
• Personnel records - assist with conducting audits
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies, guidelines and procedures
• Contributes to the overall HR organizational effort by assisting other HR Partners and HR teams as necessary to support a high performing human resource work team
• Provides guidance and recommendations to country office HR on employee issues, including those that may involve grievances or litigation
• Requests approval from Chief HR & Admin Officer for any involuntary terminations, and for staffing plans for any reductions-in-force
• Assist in education and training on regulatory and compliance issues for HR, working with internal and external experts

Special Skills Knowledge & Abilities:

• International HR Generalist experience
• Experience work for USG funded programs
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment and effectively interface with high-level business and operations leaders
• Proven communication, coaching and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to support clients in multiple locations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process and detail oriented, including strong organization skills
• Experience driving business solutions through influence and collaboration in a global, matrix organization
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret international employment agreements and labor laws
• Ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field.

• Three years of progressive experience in a professional human resources capacity.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years\' experience conducting or leading workplace investigations in international development arena

Classified Title: HR Generalist
Working Title: HR GENERALIST
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC
Starting Salary Range:
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Jhpiego
Department name: 60000108-Global Human Resources GHR
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University\'s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees\' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate\'s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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