The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Human Resources Manager to our Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Analytics (MELA) team based in Jordan.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Manager will support the day-to-day delivery of HR services for MELA, including recruitment, onboarding, personnel files, timesheets, leave administration, consultant invoicing, performance management, and compliance with HR policies. The HR Manager will work closely with project staff, Finance and Operations, and the MSI Home Office and will report to the Senior Finance and Operations Manager. This is a full-time, Amman-based role with a period of performance from September 2026 – September 2027.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of project employees and consultants, including reference checks, salary verification, and completion of required forms.
Maintain complete and up-to-date electronic personnel and consultant files in Egnyte.
Ensure timesheets are accurately completed, approved, and submitted on time.
Process staff leave requests and maintain an accurate and current leave tracker.
Monitor employee and consultant agreement periods and coordinate required modifications or extensions with the MSI Home Office.
Prepare and verify HR information required by Finance for monthly payroll, income tax, social security, medical insurance, and other benefits.
Coordinate with employer-of-record service providers regarding contracts, payroll, benefits, leave, and other routine HR matters.
Review short-term consultant invoices and supporting documentation before submission to Finance for payment.
Coordinate probationary, mid-year, and annual performance appraisals and maintain the related records.
Support the consistent application of project HR policies and applicable labor laws.
Assist expatriate staff with visas, work permits, residency, relocation, and settlement in Jordan.
Respond to routine employee questions and refer sensitive or complex HR matters to the Senior Finance and Operations (SFO) Manager or Home Office.
Promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
Perform other related HR and administrative duties as assigned by the SFO.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
At least five years of relevant HR experience, preferably with an international organization or donor-funded project.
Knowledge of Jordanian labor law and standard HR practices.
Experience with recruitment, personnel administration, payroll inputs, leave, and performance management.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive personnel information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document-management systems.
Professional proficiency in Arabic and English.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

This position has no work or environmental factors outside of a standard office environment.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position. The expected work week is from Sunday to Thursday, 40 hours per week.
This position is required to be in the office Sunday – Thursday. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.

Life At Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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