HR Manager – Ukraine

• Design and execute recruitment plan that align with the expansion of the organization’s operations in Ukraine.
• Lead on and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff required for the upscaling of projects.
• Develop wellbeing-initiatives aimed at improving staff morale, mental health, and overall work-life balance.
• Develop the national HR manual and relevant guidelines as per MI guidelines and Ukrainian legislation.
• Keep updated on the Government new labor regulations and ensure that MI abide by them and orient managers and Country Coordinator on the changes taking place regarding the regulations. 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or a related field; a master’s degree or professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is an asset.
• Min. 5 years of relevant work experience in HR roles and 3 years of proven experience in similar positions with international NGOs. 
• Previous experience in Ukraine (onsite or hybrid) is a must 
• Proven track record in supporting office growth and staff wellbeing
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical and communication skills.
• Proven hands-on experience in developing policies, manuals and SOPs.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Ukrainian is an asset.
• We encourage both national and international candidates to apply.

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: Lviv or Kyiv / Ukraine and Hybrid
• Duration of contract: 4 months on a consultancy basis (with possibility to extend to a national contract)
• Salary according to qualification and experience

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

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