As the senior human resources assistant, the incumbent advises the Management Officer on human resources (HR) policies and programs and is viewed as the mission expert in dealing with the full range of American and Locally Employed (LE) staff human resources issues. The incumbent provides a wide range of HR services, including but not limited to recruitment, employee compensation and benefits management, position classification, training and development, performance management, employee relations, payroll, and HR policies. The incumbent supervises two HR LE Staff employees. The incumbent is expected to operate with a high degree of independence.

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum five years of progressively responsible HR work experience in government or private sector involving analysis, evaluation and reporting required.


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to local staff compensation, retirement, and other phases of personnel management. Good working knowledge of concepts and practice of all aspects of HR management, i.e., staff motivation, performance management, and position management.

Education Requirements:

• College studies is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluent of English (Reading/Writing/Speaking) is required. Fluent Lithuanian (Reading/Writing/Speaking) is required.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good working knowledge of MS Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, organizational and managerial skills; personality which inspires confidence in local national employees and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Vilnius, Lithuania may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.


For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.


The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.