Join AIR as a Senior HR and Operations Associate with our International Development Division (IDD) and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.
The Senior HR and Operations Associate will support the Mexico office with its portfolio of work as well as our business development activities. They will be responsible for leading Human Resources (HR) and operational tasks and activities such as full life cycle project recruitment and the onboarding of new staff, helping manage consultants and contractors, developing and implementing protocols as well as surveys, and other policies within the institution according to internal policies and Mexican laws. This role will report to the Senior Human Capital Partner for the International Development Division (IDD) in AIR’s HQ office in the US, to coordinate efforts and support IDD with useful and updated information.
Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:
Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.
Candidates hired for the position will be based in Mexico City and selected candidate must have the legal right to work there. The Senior HR and Operations Associate will be expected to go into the Mexico office one day per week.
About AIR:
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.
The responsibilities for the position include:
Recruitment
Onboarding and Staff Management
HR policies and compliance
Operations
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Skills:
Disclosures:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
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