Human Resources Assistant (Recruiter)

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 600 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2023 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for a Human Resources Assistant (Recruiter) for its activities in Chernihiv.

Overall purpose of the role:

To provide Human Resources assistance and support in compliance with DRC's and local guidelines and procedures.

Sector responsibilities: With technical support from the country HR Manager, ensure all HR related task are carried out in Area Office with focus on recruitment, induction, assistance in HR record keeping, support with code of conduct related issues, guide other team members with relate to HR maters.

Responsibilities:

General Human Resources tasks:

• Assist management and employees in Human Resources related issues and concerns;
• Lead the recruitment of staff for the area including advertising, prepare long list, organizing interviews, reference checks and relevant documentation;
• Assist with compliance of personnel documentation with legislation in the field of labor law and personal data protection. Interact with DRC Country office, to assure timely and accurate documentation turnover;
• Assist with hiring, transfer and dismissal of employees in accordance with labor legislation, regulations, instructions, as well as orders of the Head of the Representative Office;
• Assist with form and administers personal files of employees, Personal Files were sent to the DRC Country Office in a timely manner;
• Assist with ensure leaves of DRC employees in the Area of responsibility, Internal Orders and send them for archive to DRC Country Office;
• Perform role of HR User in DRC dynamics (ERP), including hire, terminate and extension of employees’ contracts, checking leave requests and approvals, benefits and compensation;
• Provide information on HR related changes in the Area of responsibility to DRC Country Office in a timely manner.

Development, people planning, and well-being

• Ensure that the performance appraisal process is conducted, and that there are learning and development opportunities available to the employee;
• Assist in inducting training on Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, etc. as needed;
• Assist in people planning activities (e.g. ensure job descriptions are in place for all roles);
• Assist or drive people well-being initiatives.

Required experience and competencies:

• University degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or Social Science or equivalent professional qualification;
• Advanced English (speaking/reading/writing);
• Proficiency in written and spoken Ukrainian language.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes;
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback;
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation;
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly;
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Additional information:

• Contract length: 12 months with the possibility of renewal depending on the effectiveness and funding of the program. Preliminary 3-month trial
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing date for applications: 15.09.2023
• Type of contract: full-time, work in Chernihiv office

Application process: All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 15.09.2023.

DRC as an employer By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise.
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do.
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution.
• Culture, values & strong leadership.
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!