Human Resources Manager

As the HR Manager for UNICEF in Syria, you will play a pivotal role in navigating the unique challenges of the Syrian context, providing both technical expertise and inspirational support to a dedicated team. You will lead initiatives in talent acquisition, staff development, performance management, employee relations, policy guidance, cultural, diversity, inclusion, and staff well-being. Your strategic insights will ensure that our HR practices are closely aligned with the Global HR strategy, reflecting UNICEF’s core mission and values. As a key member of the country management team, your guidance on policy direction will be integral to the decision-making process. Your passion for excellence and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive work culture will be essential in making a positive impact.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Strategic Human Resources
• Business Partnering
• Technical HR Leadership
• Managing Human Resources Services
• Learning and Capacity Development
• HR Data Analytics
• Staff Well-being and Culture

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The following minimum requirements:

• Education: An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology, or another related field is required.
• Work Experience: Eight years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management.
• Experience and ability to help design and implement targeted and innovative human resources strategies to address clients’ people-related needs.
• Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve same.
• Ability to provide technical and administrative leadership to staff and to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
• Demonstrated capability in leading, managing and supervising teams in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to facilitate difficult conversations in a considered and tactful manner.
• Ability to liaise with other departments, builds and maintains effective partnerships with clients, and partners.
• Ability to empathize with client managers, supervisors and staff while advocating for consistent and equitable applications of promulgated HR regulations and rules
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/