Associate, Human Resources

Population Services International • Washington, DC

3d • $19,000 - $35,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges. Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on! Join us! The PSI Regional Office in Kenya provides strategic global leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight to multiple country programs across the region and globally. To support our complex portfolio, we seek an Associate, Human Resources professional to join our team. This role will support day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment coordination, employee records management, onboarding, and HR reporting. The Associate HR will work closely with the global and HR Network teams to ensure efficient, compliant, and people-centered HR services that enable staff to perform at their best in support of PSI’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
• At least 3 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
• Working knowledge of HR operational functions and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and timeliness.
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Working knowledge of HRIS-based software, ATS, LMS, and other HR systems (Meridian, Unit 4, iCIMS).
• Able to pick up new technologies and systems quickly.
• Able to maintain complete confidentiality for sensitive issues and information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to think creatively and approach tasks or problems in a new or different way.
• Excellent collaboration, customer service, relationship building/management and consensus building skills. Able to respond calmly and confidently in any situation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working with international staff or within Host Country Agreement frameworks, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding : Support recruitment processes of staff, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and local legal requirements of the assign office(s). Facilitate onboarding of staff, including orientation on employment terms, code of conduct, and entitlements under the assigned office(s).
• Employee Relations & HR Administration : Maintain accurate personnel records for the assigned office(s), ensuring confidentiality. Support the interpretation and application of HR policies in the context of the assigned office(s). Provide guidance on employee benefits, including health coverage, leave entitlements, and retirement schemes. Act as a contact point between staff and HR management for general queries.
• Compliance & Contract Management : Prepare and administer employment contracts, ensuring consistency with the assigned office(s) and local labor regulations. Monitor probation, contract renewals, and terminations in line with organizational policy, local labor laws, and office(s)’ obligations.
• Payroll & Benefits : Support the preparation of payroll data for staff under the assigned office(s). Ensure accurate deductions, reporting, and compliance with statutory obligations. Assist in administering benefits (medical, insurance, retirement) as per organizational policy and provisions.
• Learning & Development : Coordinate staff training and development initiatives for the assigned office(s). Support performance management processes, including annual reviews and performance improvement plans.
• Embody PSI’s values : Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.

Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: PSI affirms its commitment to diversity and believes that when people feel respected and included, they can be more honest, collaborative, and successful.
• Health & Wellness: In all of our locations, PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that offers health, financial planning, family care, and flexibility for work life fit.
• Time Away: We want you to take time away when you need it. PSI offers a competitive leave package. On top of our leave, some PSI offices offer a compressed work week throughout the year, giving you additional work-life flexibility.
• Learning & Development: PSI is committed to your career growth. Through PSI’s job architecture, there are many potential career paths you can follow depending on your skills and interests. Additionally, PSI University, our learning management system, offers hundreds of courses, hosts org-wide trainings, offers Great Manager/Leader trainings, as well as a mentorship program for all staff levels.
• Innovation & Collaboration: With over 53 years of insight, PSI reimagines how to bring quality healthcare closer to those who need it most. Innovation requires stepping out of comfort zones, and our employees are encouraged to think beyond boundaries, collaborate to drive impact, challenge conventions, and pioneer new solutions.
• Salary Ranges: PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive. Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees