Joseph Chirwa
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Goal-oriented Human Resources Specialist with 5 years of experience in training protocol development and policy implementation. Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budget development and adherence. Accomplished in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR specialist
Coconino County, Arizona
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Verify that staff adherence to company policies is backed by the data acquired
- Provide support to HR personnel concerning data-driven elements of staff remuneration, benefits, and educational programs
- Assess the company's financial earnings and other monetary records to decide on salary adjustments
- Perform data analysis manually as well as utilizing various analytical tools and software
- Utilize the insights gained to formulate substantial conclusions
- Generate lucid and concise reports detailing the analyses
- Engage in dialogue with HR superiors to discuss findings and subsequent advice
- Participate in crafting company policies.
Pre-Award Research Administrator, Intermediate
Northern Arizona University
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Manage research project finances, ensuring alignment with grant terms and budgets
- Oversee award setup and monitor expenditures
- Conduct compliance audits and address any issues
- Serve as liaison between research teams and funding agencies
- Provide financial updates and guidance to principal investigators
- Handle financial and progress reporting to sponsors
- Oversee sub-recipient monitoring for compliance
- Guide and train staff on financial management and compliance
- Resolve financial and administrative issues during the award period
- Manage closeout process, including final reporting and reconciliations.
HR Associate
Shimla University, India
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Lowered expenses by reviewing compensation packages
- Maintained confidential records for 100 employees
- Helped adhere to the company's budgets.
- Promoted open communication channels between employees and management, addressing concerns proactively to maintain high morale levels within the organization.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective talent acquisition strategies.
- Developed comprehensive HR policies to ensure compliance with legal regulations and industry best practices.
Principal HR
Malawi Immigration Service
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Train and monitor HR employees
- Improve staffing levels through recruitment strategies
- Manage payroll for 1200 employees
- Assist the HR department with the hiring and onboarding
- Help create compensation packages for employees.
- Administered benefits programs for increased employee satisfaction and wellness initiatives.
- Created an inclusive workplace culture by developing diversity and inclusion programs.
- Evaluated HR metrics to identify areas for improvement in workforce planning efforts.
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science And Government
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2024
Master of Arts - Political Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ09.2024
Master of Science - Sustainability Studies
Northern Arizona Universitiy
Flagstaff, AZ05.2020
MBA - Human Resources Management
Shimla University
Shimla India06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
AB University
Lilongwe Malawi05.2011
Skills
- Training development
- HR analytics
- Project Planning
- Confidential Document Control
- Event Planning
- Customer Relations
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Compensation and benefits
- Payroll Administration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 1000 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Teachingexperience
- Instructor of Record, EMGT 252: Technological Hazards & Emergency Management
- Teaching Assistant, POS 659: Government Budgeting, Dr. Zachary Smith, Northern Arizona University
- Teaching Assistant, POS 110: American Politics, Dr. Marija Bekafigo, Northern Arizona University
- Teaching Assistant, POS 659: Environmental Policy, Dr. Zachary Smith, Northern Arizona University
- Teaching Assistant, POL 421(capstone): Topics in Environmental Policy, Dr. Christopher Harrison, Northern Arizona University
- Research Supervisor: Community University Public Inquiry (CUPI), supporting Capstone. students in interdisciplinary research foci at Flagstaff NAU campus.
- Instructor of record. Environmental sustainability (Personalized learning)
GRANTS AND AWARDS
- Student Government, Annual Travel Award winner, 2020 ($1500) Youth SDGs Corps Malawi conference, October 2020. Northern Arizona University.
- SBS-Maxwell Lutz Community Impact Award winner. July 2019($5000)
- US Department of State. Malawi US embassy small grants. (Lead PI) Waste to Wealth Project (July 2019-2020). Award Amount. ($10000).
- US Department of State. Malawi US embassy small grants. (Lead PI) Rural E-Learning Malawi Project (August 2021-August 2022). Award Amount. ($17500)
- Center For International Education-International Excellence Award. 2018 ($10000)
- 2023 N. Cayer Public Administration best graduate paper award. World Social Science Association conference. April 2023
- International public policy Association (IPPA grant) (accommodation and travel ticket). Toronto, Canada. June 2023
- Global achievement Award. Northern Arizona University. $13500. July 2023
Publications
- New development: Government Accounting reforms in southern Africa: lessons from Malawi. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09540962.2023.2255389
- Smart government. Practical uses of Artificial intelligence in local government.https://doi.org/10.1080/10967494.2023.2269901
- Predicting counterproductive Work Behaviors: The Interaction of stressors Emotions, and Narcissism in public sector institutions in least developing countries. (Review and resubmit)
- Smart government: Practical uses of artificial intelligence in local government (Improving financial management with AI) https://doi.org/10.1080/15236803.2023.2254633
- State Capacity and Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Dynamic Panel Examination of Smith's Pillars of Prosperity. Review and resubmit.
References
- Dr. Minzi Su, Professor, Political Science and International Affairs, Northern Arizona University, +1 213 949-4447, minzi.su@nau.edu
- Leah Mundell Ph.D., Professor, Social and Behavior Science College, Northern Arizona University, +1 928 600-2575, leah.mundell@nau.edu
- Carol Kidd, Human Resource Analyst, Coconino County, Arizona, ckidd@coconino.az.gov, 928-679-7104, 928-773-1948
Certification
- PHR - Professional in Human Resources
Timeline
HR specialist
Coconino County, Arizona
01.2021 - 01.2023
Pre-Award Research Administrator, Intermediate
Northern Arizona University
01.2018 - 01.2020
HR Associate
Shimla University, India
01.2015 - 01.2018
Principal HR
Malawi Immigration Service
01.2012 - 01.2015
Ph.D. - Political Science And Government
Northern Arizona University
Master of Arts - Political Science
Northern Arizona University
Master of Science - Sustainability Studies
Northern Arizona Universitiy
MBA - Human Resources Management
Shimla University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
AB University