Regional Human Resources Specialist

Contract

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

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Overall purpose of the role

This role has a regional focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the region. The role contributes to the development of regional strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing activities with regional scope.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment, development and people planning

• Drive and support recruitment and selection activities ensuring compliance with recruitment process
• Ensure proper onboarding process for new staff in regional office
• Ensure oversight and consistency in position titles and grades, across all field locations
• Support staff development activities including promoting the DRC Learning Catalogue.
• Lead or supporting HR Manager in provide People Management Training for all managers in the region.

Performance, well-being and compensations & benefits

• Proactively respond to and manage performance counselling, employee grievances and disciplinary issues as required, with a focus on building manager competency and ensuring that documentation is kept
• Lead the performance management process
• Act as an impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is administered in an equitable and fair manner and meets all legal and labor regulations and requirements
• Lead people well-being initiatives
• Support implementation and review salary structure in partnership with the Senior Management team and HR in country and coordinate annual compensation review process and compensation adjustments as needed.

Human Resources Policies and Support

• Ensuring the countries are following global processes, policies and the operations handbooks for HR and ensure they are always up to date.
• Ensuring that global policies and regional frameworks are localized and are aligned with local labor laws
• Proactively pursue continuous process improvement in Human Resources related practices in order to enhance the quality and efficiency of output/delivery
• Work closely with HQ and country offices within the region to share information and provide support as required
• Support implementation of global HR policies and other HR projects in collaboration with HQ HR Partner and RO HR Manager
• Ensure proper gap-filling for short time substitution if needed

ERP DRC Dynamics System

• Maintain quality of data, perform quality check-up and regular clean-up of data for the regional office & COs
• Support COs with troubleshooting any occurring issues related to DRC dynamics.
• Train new users on HR module, and new employees on the self service module

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 3 years' working experience in Human Resources, preferably with at least 2 years in a senior Human Resources role within an NGO preferable in a regional position
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge/experience of Human Resources Management principles, concepts & processes
• Extensive knowledge on labor laws within the region, preferably expert on navigating the labor laws on countries in Europe
• Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issues
• Experience in developing Human Resources strategies and policies, and driving implementation
• Experience using an online system for recruitments and extensive experience working with ERP systems

Languages

• English (Fluent)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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: 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.

  Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, or Social Science Degree specializing in Human Resources

  We offer

Contract length: (24) Months

Position Band: This position will be placed at Non-Management (G1) band

Start date: ASAP

Duty station: Tbilisi, Georgia

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment . For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Younes.elazm@drc.ngo

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: January 22, 2024

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.