Laterite is looking for an experienced human resources professional to lead efforts to meet our strategic people’s objectives. The role will be focused on helping develop and retain staff across the organization. The People’s manager will be responsible for putting systems in place to provide long-term visibility on careers at Laterite, to empower managers at Laterite and to maintain well-being across the organization. The Manager will also be responsible for helping us reinforce the ethos of the team as we grow, including our culture, the spirit of learning and discovery and our focus on rigor and structure. The position is open in any of our country offices.
Job description & key responsibilities
As a People Manager, you will be responsible for leading Laterite’s human resources and establishing processes to ensure top-notch staff recruitment, development, growth and retention at Laterite. You will:
Identify, develop and implement program/systems that facilitate staff learning, growth and retention, and ensure that learning and growth opportunities are equitably accessed
Review career paths to ensure staff are provided with individual career plans and longer-term visibility on their potential growth trajectory
Review current systems for performance evaluation to ensure they align with Laterite’s strategic learning objectives and enable staff to grow professionally
Strengthen decision-making processes around staff promotions, including reviewing transition points between roles and teams
Put in place systems to assess staff needs, ensuring their wellbeing and pre-empting emerging issues
Strengthen overall management through coaching, regular advice, and other initiatives to managers
Work with Laterite’s leadership to introduce structures, systems and initiatives that will help us maintain our team ethos as we grow, including the team culture, the innovation spirit and the emphasis we place on research quality
Lead the recruitment function at Laterite with the support of an HR Associate to ensure we continue to attract the best talent
Requirements:
Master’s degree in human resources, business or similar field
5+ years of experience in a similar role within a professional services environment (e.g., consultancy, start-up), or in an international development organization.
Proven work experience in people/ talent management.
Demonstrated ability working with senior management teams to improve how organizations support career growth including performance reviews, promotion decisions, and professional development
Demonstrated experience developing systems to improve staff experience, retention and general well-being
Excellent written and oral communication skills (in English)
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