Human Resource Manager

The position is to be filled as soon possible, with a contract duration of two years. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Damascus, Syria. As HR Manager you are responsible for implementing, upholding, and improving all national HR processes for the MENA region, with a focus on Syria. This includes recruiting, payrolling, employee administration and devlopment according to WHH and donor standards and requirements, as well as in accordance to local legal regulations.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR strategy to support organizational goals and growth.
• Advise senior management on HR trends, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Ensure HR policies and practices align with the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Lead change management initiatives, including organizational restructuring and capacity building.
• Oversee the full recruitment cycle, ensuring diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
• Lead onboarding programs to integrate new staff effectively into the organization.
• Implement career development frameworks and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Act as a key advisor and mediator to resolve workplace conflicts and grievances.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain up-to-date records for audits, including recruitment, payroll, and performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and create development programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
• Develop and manage a competitive compensation and benefits structure.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in coordination with the finance department

Your profile

• A university or college degree in human resources, business or a similar field related to the position
• 5 to 7 years of HR management experience
• Experience in leadership to demonstrate staff development, processess on restructuring
• In depth knowledge of Turkish/Syrian/Lebanese labor law and social security regulations, etc.
• Strong coordination and networking skills
• Fluency both in written and spoken English, knowledge of Turkish and/or Arabic is an asset

Source: https://reliefweb.int/job/4147335/human-resource-manager