Senior Human Resources Specialist, USAID/Madagascar

Dexis Consulting Group - State College, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

State College, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. HR Specialist at Dexis will support USAID/Madagascar under the Southern Africa Mission Support (SAMS) Institutional Support Contract (ISC). This role focuses on managing the recruitment lifecycle and HR administration actions, requiring in-country support in Antananarivo, Madagascar for six months. The position emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a safe and respectful work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full range of recruitment actions for USPSC, TCN and CCNPSC positions
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires including notifications, start date negotiations, contract execution, etc.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR-related questions and matters
• Lead process improvement efforts, ensure compliance, and advise on rules and regulations related to HR activities
• Lead onsite training of HR team members
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 8+ years of experience in human resource management at USAID, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, personnel performance management, and offboarding
• Eligibility to obtain a USAID Facility Access Clearance (FAC); priority for candidates with existing clearance
• Expertise in USAID processes, procedures, and regulations related to human resources
• Experience organizing and managing HR systems, processes, communications, documents, and data in a large organization
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus
• Willingness to work from Antananarivo, Madagascar for the duration of the assignment

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance
• Staff welfare benefits and perks