The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a notforprofit agricultural research for development organization with partners in over 100 countries.

CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, selfmotivated, and serviceoriented professional for the position of HR Analyst for the execution of all HR administrative services related to the Internationally Recruited Staff and support Program’s staffing plans, including internal mobility and recruitment needs.

The position is based at CIMMYT’s campus in Texcoco, State of Mexico, located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico.

Specific Duties:

HR Business Partner:

• Support Program’s staffing plans, including internal mobility and recruitment needs
• Analyze trends and metrics of the IRS services
• Train and mentor colleagues on HR communication and systems.
• Work closely with the international staff to improve work relationships. Monitor Performance Improvement Plans where necessary
• Provide HR policy guidance to international staff.
• Propose to the Manager HR strategies, policies, and practices for the IRS Administration team.
• Prepare compensation and benefit packages.
• Conduct IRS recruitments in representation of the Manager where necessary
• Contribute to training and other Talent Management initiatives as required in coordination with the training team.
• Managing staff wellness initiatives.
• Follow up on the fulfillment of the Global Mobility Manager’s requests. Support Program’s staffing plans, including internal mobility and recruitment needs

IRS Administration:

• Responsible for the execution of all HR administrative services related to the Internationally Recruited Staff (IRand consultants of the assigned portfolio/client group, throughout the Staff employment period.
• Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts and any other document related to the working conditions and/or compensation of international staff.
• Prepare and review payroll incidences and all benefits payments.
• Support the on and off boarding process for the assigned programs.
• Contribute to recruitment processes as requested in coordination with the recruitment team.
• Support Staff throughout the relocation process.
• Ensure accurate and timely enrollment of Staff members and dependents to CIMMYT’s insurance plans.
• Maintain accuracy of all IRS data in the Human Resources Information System with high level of attention to detail.
• Manage and keep current personnel files as per the assigned programs: staff biography, leave, benefits and entitlements, and other support documentation.
• Implement policies in strict compliance with the applicable HR policies and relevant regulations.
• Support Management in the revision of all IRS related HR policies.
• Propose process improvements where possible.

Requirements

Required academic qualifications, skills, and attitudes:

• The selected candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, International HR, Business Administration, International Relations, Law Degree, or related.
• The selected candidate must have more than 5 years of progressive experience in a related position
• Advanced level of English. English will be tested and candidate should score a minimum of C1 on CEFR
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Organization, Critical thinking, Teamwork, Client Orientation, Problem Solving decision making, Negotiation and Conflict resolution.

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes yearend bonus (40 day, vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavi.