CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

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CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of HR Assistant to work in the Human Resources Department.

The positions will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

Specific duties:

• Execute the HR administrative services related to the Local Recruited Staff and consultants of the assigned portfolio/client group, throughout the Staff employment period onboarding, offboarding, consultancy and student process).
• Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates for the recruiting process.
• Assisting in the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews
• Support in the organization of initiatives and activities to increase employee morale, engagement, and retention, including wellness programs and team-building events.
• Support in the implementation of induction, training and staff development plans based on the analysis of training needs and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• The selected candidate must have 1 year in various HR functions such as training, recruitment.
• The selected candidate must have a knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Upper-intermediate proficiency in English, both written and conversational, with an expected minimum CEFR level of B2 (evaluation required).The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Organization, Critical thinking, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Client Orientation, and Communication.

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).