Human Resources Coordinator (HRC)

Job Synopsis

The Asia HRC works closely with the Asia Area Directors and the MCC Human Resources Department. Under direction of relevant MCC policies, national labor laws, and working in close cooperation with MCC Canada and MCC U.S. HR Teams, the Asia Area Directors, and the Global HR Network, the Asia HRC provides general human resource support to MCC’s Asia programs. The primary role is to provide support for MCC’s human resources function to MCC’s programs in Asia, with a focus on HR issues relating to staff in the Asia country programs. The Asia HRC will support managers (primarily Representatives and Area Directors), and other HR personnel to ensure MCC’s procedures and policies are carried out. This position requires knowledge of and/or capacity to access the human resources laws and understand context in those countries where MCC’s programs are located. A main objective of the Asia HRC role is to advise MCC’s Asia program leadership on relevant HR issues. Responsibilities include areas such as assisting with recruitment and retention, policy interpretation, job description creation, incident reporting, HR-related training, and workplace investigations. 
This position serves as part of the regional Asia team (Central & Southern Asia and Southeast & Northeast Asia). The employee will likely work from his/her own home, interacting with MCC staff primarily by email and video calls. Travel to other MCC Asia offices, or for regional meetings, is required.
Appointment to this position is for an initial one-year term, renewable. The employee must have a willingness to maintain flexible work hours based on time zones differences between North America and Asia. While some work can be accomplished during regular office hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., there will be times when evening and weekend work is expected and necessary. There is no extra pay for work outside of office hours, but staff will be compensated with time off from work to be taken when the work schedule allows.
Job Details

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE
Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply. Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).
 University degree in human resources or equivalent experience required
Minimum 3 years of human resources (or similar) work experience required, preferably in the international development sector
Excellent communications and negotiation skills; ability to interact clearly and effectively orally and in writing in English
Excellent relational skills; ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment
Strong self-starter, willing to take both direction and initiative
Well organized with a strong aptitude for complex human resources matters
Ability to attend to many important details simultaneously and accept direction from Asia Area Directors balanced with oversight from MCC Canada and MCC U.S. HR Directors
Ability to maintain professional confidentiality
Proficiency in online research (Ex. local labor law)
Ability to travel throughout the region for one week on average every other month, or as needs arise; ability to attend virtual meetings outside of normal office hours.
Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
An additional relevant language spoken desired, (such as, Lao, Bangla or Khmer)
Previous MCC experience is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities

Provide Support for MCC Staff HR Matters Provide guidance and support to Area Directors, Reps and supervisors in areas of performance management and staff issues
Assist Area Directors and Reps in recruiting and hiring staff as well as terminations
Assist MCC Reps in developing national staff compensation packages that meet local legal requirements and are consistent with MCC policies
Assist Reps in updating National Staff handbooks, reviewing them to ensure compliance and regional equity/consistency.
Develop sources of information to access country labor laws and assist Reps in interpreting these laws.
Provide worker care support to MCC Asia staff
Provide Support for General HR Services In consultation with Worker Care Specialists and relevant HR staff in the wider MCC system, assist with HR policy interpretation
Assist with safeguarding and other incident reporting, as directed by MCC Canada and U.S. HR Directors
Oversee MCC Safeguarding Focal Point duties
Manage workplace investigations, in consultation with Asia Area Directors, MCC Canada and MCC U.S. HR Directors
Develop, lead, and participate in training on HR-related matters
Receive and manage grievance processes as required, in consultation with Asia Area Directors and MCC Canada and MCC U.S. HR Directors
Participate in various Working Groups and Standing Committees, as part of the wider MCC system
Participate in the IP Compensation Model revision for implementation and assisting with developing policy, procedures, best practices and various tools to support the new model
OtherLead or support MCC orientation and similar gatherings held in Asia
Participate in the MCC Global HR Network and related MCC working groups as assigned.
Other duties as assigned

Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).
 Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organization culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC; supervisors are expected to take leadership in assessing and addressing these barriers. 

Safeguarding commitment: All MCC Staff are expected to work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations). 
Challenges

Extreme Heat;High levels of pollution;Heavy use of peanuts in local diet;Occasional overnights;Occasional long days;Work requires healthy boundaries;Large geographical scope;Diverse group of stakeholders;Occasional evening and weekend work
Start Date

07 Apr, 2025 - Yes
Term Length

1 year, renewable
Salary Details

. Compensation for international roles is calculated based on prior experience and anticipated living expenses of the household in the location of service.
Benefits

Benefits will depend on the candidate's country of origin.
MCC cover all basic needs in addition to providing a stipend/allowance. These include coverage of travel expenses to and from assignment, housing including utilities, local transportation related to assignment, food & household allowance, personal allowance, vacation allowance, education for children, Retirement Plan, Life Insurance and Death Benefits, Student Loan reimbursement, and Resettlement Allowance.
Additional Information

This vacancy can be a National or International Staff position.