Human Resources Specialist
Resume:
KAMAL PAUDEL
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046-2111
703-***-**** (Home), 240-***-**** (Cellphone)
ad1jdk@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY:
A seasoned Human Resources Specialist with an extensive background in the Human Resources field. Highly experienced in recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration. Skilled in performing a full range of HR responsibilities including talent acquisition, benefits administration, reporting, and performance evaluations. Excels in implementing effective policies, programs, and initiatives to optimize organizational productivity and boost employee morale and retention. Served as a Human Resources Specialist in three Critical Priority Countries (CPCs), Afghanistan, Pakistan & South Sudan and other field Missions in Asia, East Africa, West Africa, Middle East Regional Platform (MERP) and USAID/Washington.
SKILLED AREAS:
Human Resources Policies
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Screening
Interviewing
Employee Orientation & Onboarding
Job Descriptions
Performance Management
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal
Written Communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Executive Management Specialist (Consultant), EXO/HR, USAID/Liberia, Monrovia 9/2022-2/2023 & 6/23-10/23 The Executive Management Specialist (EMS) served as an advisor to the Supervisory Executive Officer (S/EXO), USAID/Liberia, and his designee. The EMS was responsible for managing and training Mission Cooperating Country National (CCN) personnel to take over all aspects of Human Resources management, including USDH, USPSC, TCNPSC and FSN personnel management. The EMS provided advice on human resources development, employee relations, and employee benefits. The EMS was responsible for management of the Mission employment program for both long and short-term, local-hire and off-shore and both OE-funded and program-funded, included the knowledge transfer to the local CCN staffs. Prepared the NSDD-38 documents regarding approvals for all USDH/USPSC/TCN positions.
HR Consultant, EXO/HR, USAID/Liberia, Monrovia 4/2022-6/2022 Reviewed TCNPSC and CCNPSC files. Reviewed and arranged the ASIST filing systems. Prepared Standard Operating Procedures for Human Resources and Administrative Procurement. Provided On-the-job training to HR CCN staff as required. Prepared classification packages for CCN positions. Prepared NSDD-38 documents re increase for USDH, USPSC and TCNPSCs. Classified USPSC/TCN positions.
Human Resources Specialist (Consultant), Rumph & Associates, P.C. 7/2021 to 8/2022 Served as the Human Resources Specialist (Consultant) under the MENA-ISS BPA and provides advice/support to R&A Team. In consultation with Rumph and Associates, P.C.’s Hiring Managers reached out to potential candidates as per the requirements under the MENA-ISS BPA for different Task Orders. Followed-up with the candidates, respond their queries regarding the remote or onsite for ST or LT positions. Collected resumes for different positions and format- ted them as per the Rumph and Associates, P.C.’s standard. Prepared position descriptions as per the MENA-ISS BPA and forwarded them to Director, Human Capital Management. Recruitment Specialist (Consultant), XLA, Washington, D.C. 5/2019-11/2019 Facilitated HR support regarding on-going recruitment actions for USAID/Uganda’s Office of Health and HIV/AIDS (OHH) and EXO Team. Examined and ensured that accurate job descriptions are maintained as per Mission’s recruitment policy. Prepared Justification & Approval (J&A), Benchmark and Summary documents. Obtained approval from HCTM to recruit/extend for US/TCNPSCs. Updated staffing trackers.
Human Resources Specialist, USAID/MERP, Frankfurt, Germany 7/2016-10/2016 Managed the Mission's employment program for US, TCN and FSN PSCs. Compiled solicitations for position announcements in USAID’s FedBiz. Guided TEC panel and oversaw the interviewing, testing and selection of applicants. Negotiated salary with the selected candidates. Prepared Personal Services Contract and its Modifications for Contracting Officer’s approval. Acted as the Buyer on GLAAS and completed fiscal year end contracting actions. Achieved 100%- year end contracting actions.
Human Resources Management Specialist, USAID/Liberia, Monrovia 4/2015-5/2016 Advised Technical Officers regarding completion of position descriptions for ST and US/TCNPSCs. Facilitated recruitment process and achieved 100% hiring needs for the Mission during Ebola period. Guided TEC panel and oversaw interviewing, testing and selection of applicants. Negotiated and prepared Contract and Memorandum of Negotiation for Contracting Officer’s approval. Compiled and maintained staffing trackers for USAID/Liberia. Trained/Mentored FSN employees in EXO/HR Office.
Human Resources Specialist, USAID/West Africa, Accra, Ghana 5/2014-11/2014 Managed the Mission’s employment program for US, TCN and FSN PSCs both local hire and offshore hire. Served as the primary Mission point of contact with the Embassy’s HR Office on matters pertaining to post-specific regulations and guidelines affecting American and Host country employees. Guided TEC panel and oversaw the interviewing, testing and selection of applicants.
Human Resources Specialist/Trainer, USAID/South Sudan, Juba 4/2013-4/2014 Managed the Mission’s employment program for US, TCN and FSN PSCs both local hire and offshore hire. Achieved 100% hiring needs for the Mission. Advised the D/EXO and S/EXO in planning, directing, and administering the full range of personnel services provided to all Mission employees. Guided TEC panel and oversaw the interviewing, testing and selection of applicants. Prepared the Contract and Memorandum of Negotiation for Contracting Officer’s approval. Trained/Mentored FSN employees in EXO/HR Office.
Mid Personnel Manager, AMEX International Inc., Washington, D.C. 11/2012-4/2013 Reviewed Basic Qualifications and screened applications from the Monster Career Connector System for FSL positions. Created/managed electronic folders in OAPA’s internal Applicant Tracking System. Compiled OAPA Interview Tracking Matrix and maintained candidate’s information into OAPA Workforce Management Tool.
HR Functional Analyst, Tai Pedro & Associates, Washington, D.C. 5/2011-10/2012 Reviewed Basic Qualification and screened applications from the Monster Career Connector System for FSL positions. Created/managed electronic folders in OAPA’s internal Applicant Tracking System. Compiled OAPA Interview Tracking Matrix and selected candidate information into OAPA Workforce Management Tool based on interview results provided by the Subject Matter Experts.
Human Resources Specialist, USAID/Pakistan, Islamabad 5/2010-3/2011 Managed Mission’s employment program for US, TCN and FSN PSCs for both local and offshore hire. Guided TEC panel and oversaw the interviewing, testing and selection of applicants. Facilitated mandatory training registration for PSCs. Negotiated and prepared Personal Services Contract and its Modifications for Contracting Officer’s approval.
Human Resources Specialist, USAID/Afghanistan, Kabul 7/2009-5/2010 Managed Mission’s employment program for USDH, USPSC, TCNPSC and FSNPSCs. Guided TEC panel and oversaw the interview selection process. Processed security and medical clearances for new hires. Facilitated mandatory training registration for new hire PSCs. Trained/Mentored new hire FSN employees in EXO/HR Office.
Assistant Project Manager, AECOM International Development, Arlington, VA 2/2005-2/2009
Facilitated HR support to Home/Field Office staffs under a $60 Million ADP/N program in Afghanistan. Reviewed ADP/N’s Monthly Expense Reports and obtained the approval from the Contracting Officer. Negotiated and prepared employment agreements for ADP/N Consultants. Prepared Purchase Orders for commodities. Handled travel logistics/HHE shipments for consultants hired under the ADP/N in the Field Office, Afghanistan. Volunteered to Business Development Unit as a CV Writer and Recruiter.
Human Resources Specialist, USAID/Nepal, Kathmandu 9/1996-11/2004 Managed USAID/Nepal’s employment program for USDH, USPSC, TCNPSC and FSNPSCs. Managed all aspects of the Human Resources Operations at post. Served as advisor to the Supervisory Executive Officer. Reviewed position descriptions, classified, and recommended grade levels. Advised TEC panel and made hiring recommendations for supervisors. Achieved 100% hiring needs for the Mission. Supervised six FSNs in EXO/HR Office. Served as a CTO for group medical and insurance benefits for FSN employees. Managed Mission’s annual training and award programs.
Human Resources Assistant, USAID/Nepal, Kathmandu 7/1989-8/1996 Handled recruitment process for internal and external sources. Developed FSN employees’ medical benefits providers’ contact list. Obtained Medical and Security Clearances for new hire employees. Handled travel for all Mission employees. Administrative Assistant, USAID/Nepal, Kathmandu 7/1983-6/1989 Provided administrative support to Project Officers, Division Chief and TDYers. Prepared travel voucher claims for FSN/US employees and maintained subject files. Prepared project documents, tables, and charts. Handled inventories for Office supplies. Conducted end-use verification for project commodities. Served as the Timekeeper.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS:
GLAAS Requester/Buyer (Refresher) 101/102 – USAID/Liberia, Monrovia
DS Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course, West Virginia, USA
Compensation and Benefits – HR 408 - UVA, Falls Church Campus, USA
American HR Management – PA-235 - FSI, Arlington, USA
Human Resource Management at Post – PA-236 - FSI, Arlington, USA
Personal Services Contract (PSC) Seminar - USAID/Manila, the Philippines
Travel and Transportation Workshop - USAID/Washington, RRB
FSN Position Classification & Compensation – PA-232 - FSI, Arlington, USA
On-the-job Training (OJT) in Personnel Management - USAID/New Delhi, India
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Suites
AVUE and Monster Career Connector
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) course completed – Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
AWARDS:
Received the FSN of the Year Award 2002 under the Professional category.
Received sixteen incentive cash awards during USAID career.
Received two Length of Service (LOS) Certificate Awards.
Received three Certificate of Appreciations (USAID/Nepal – 2 and USAID/Afghanistan – 1)
Received two On the Spot Cash Awards (USAID/Nepal – 1 and USAID/South Sudan – 1)
Special Recognition Award for logistical and administrative support of Planning, Achieving & Learning
Received 2014 Distinguished Honor Award Group - under USAID/South Sudan Strategy Development Team
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