Governance and Human Resources Officer

Flexible schedule
Muslim Hands USA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit working to alleviate poverty amongst some of the most vulnerable communities around the World. It primarily focuses on improving access to WASH, providing Health, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods, and responding to Emergencies.

Position Summary

The Governance and Human Resources Officer is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of governance, risk, and compliance policies, processes, and procedures for Muslim Hands USA. Additionally, this role involves managing human resources functions to ensure efficient and compliant operations. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in ensuring organizational adherence to statutory requirements, fostering a culture of excellence, and facilitating employee engagement and development.

Governance

# Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain governance, risk, and compliance policies, processes, and procedures.
# Ensure compliance with statutory governance requirements by enhancing organizational understanding, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing policy training for staff and board members.
# Maintain and update board member records, including declarations of interest and register updates, and manage board member registrations and removals with regulatory authorities.
# Implement and manage a risk management system to protect the organization from harm across various areas including legal, operational, financial, and reputational.
# Manage grant funding processes, including applications, approvals, and compliance.
# Human Resources:
# Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, handling internal and external HR inquiries efficiently.
# Develop relationships with staff at all levels, providing comprehensive HR support through various communication channels.
# Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising to onboarding, contract issuance, and HR system updates.
# Conduct effective induction sessions for new hires and collaborate with departmental leads to establish appropriate training plans.
# Support department leads in probation reviews, absence management, disciplinary actions, contract variations, and staff departures.
# Promote organizational values, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with personnel expectations, safeguarding, health and safety standards, and well-being initiatives.
# Stay abreast of HR policies, trends, and best practices, offering recommendations for continuous improvement and ensuring overall compliance.
# Proactively identify opportunities for staff development and capacity building through training and feedback mechanisms.

Demonstrate adherence to Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in all work-related activities
# Promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures, and Professional Practices. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field. Proven experience in governance, risk management, compliance, and human resources management. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HR software applications. Occasional travel may be necessary for board meetings, training sessions, or other organizational activities.