Human Resources Officer

Human Resources

Overview

Support HR operations including recruitment, employee support, and HR administration.

You have:

• At least 2 years of work experience in Human Resources management, administration, recruitment or in the related field.
• University degree in HR Management and Labor Economics, Law, Documentation and Information Activity, Record Keeping or related specialization.
• Practical experience in HR Administration such as maintaining employee records and personal files.
• Strong knowledge of labor law and HR administration.
• Experience with HRIS/ERP systems and HR data management.
• Experience in administering leave requests and time sheets preparation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of English (B2 level or higher), fluent Ukrainian.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Additional certification in HR Administration and/or recruitment will be an asset.

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 800 staff in Ukraine and implements 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 Officer to join our team in Mykolaiv.

About the job

You will be responsible for supporting HR operations, including recruitment, HR Administration, HR Advisory & Employee Support, HR Documentation & Compliance, HR Systems & Data Management, Leave, Time & Attendance Management, etc.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provide HR guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and HR-related concerns
• Support and lead recruitment processes, including job postings, screening, interviews, and reference checks
• Assist with workforce planning and ensure job descriptions align with organizational structure
• Prepare timesheets for all employees in the Area of responsibility twice per month and provide payroll-related HR inputs
• Maintain and administer employee personal files and HR documentation
• Process hiring, transfers, contract extensions, and terminations in compliance with labor law
• Prepare annual leave balance summaries for management, issue Internal HR Orders, coordinate archiving with the DRC Country Office, and ensure data consistency of leave records across all HR platforms
• Perform role of HR User in HR Systems, including hire, termination and extension of employees’ contracts, checking leave requests and approvals, benefits and compensation

• Coordinate documentation flow with other DRC offices and the Country Office

  About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 2 years of work experience in Human Resources management, administration, recruitment or in the related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• University degree in “HR Management and Labor Economics", "Law", "Documentation and Information Activity", "Record Keeping" or related specialization.
• Practical experience in HR Administration (preparing and processing hiring, contract extensions, transfers, and terminations, maintaining employee records and personal files, etc)
• Strong knowledge of labor law and HR administration
• Experience with HRIS/ERP systems and HR data management
• Experience in administering leave requests and time sheets preparation
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of English (B2 level or higher), fluent Ukrainian
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desirable

• Additional certification in HR Administration and/or recruitment will be an asset.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 1 year fixed-term contract renewable depending on performance and funding after successful completion of 3 months probation period
• Band: H - non-managerial
• Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv
• Start date: March 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; please refer to our website for more details.

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: 11****th Februa****ry 2026.

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