HR Officer

SyriaHR OfficerOrganizationOxfamPosted 7 Aug 2025 Closing date 22 Aug 2025Key ResponsibilitiesRecruitment, Induction, and Contracts ManagementCoordinate and facilitate delivery of timely recruitment and selection processesEnsure completeness of all recruitment documentation (from staff requisition to filed signed contracts and contract amendments). Coordinate and facilitate all on boarding processes and have signed completed schedule filed for reference. This include ensure new staff undertake all mandatory courses. Welcome new and transferred employees ensuring that they have the tools and knowledge needed to perform their job properly and get engaged within the Organization, Assuring the proper arrangements of new staff equipment’s (ID, laptop, phone …Where applicable).

Timely coordination with the HR Manager in terms of contract extension, end of contract notice and new contracts. Prepare and issue service contracts and volunteer agreements in line with required approvals from AM/CHRMBenefits And CompensationTimely processing monthly national payroll changes and submit the same to the payroll focal pointAdvice and participate in benchmark processes with purpose of maintaining adequate, affordable and attractive reward package.

Ensure all staff in your respective location have all details related to Social security paymentsPerformance ManagementCoordinate and facilitate Let’s Talk processes to ensure each staff has agreed annual performance objectives with clear deliverables, clear success measures, and Learning development. Review all completed Performance review and provide input to Senior HR Officer to develop the training planMake follow up on performance related gaps as reported from the Let’s Talk sessions in coordination with the CHRM and AM.

Provide periodic orientation session to staff so as to understand application of various forms of Let’s Talk and how this is linked to JPsEnsure timely probation appraisal and implement required action. HR Data Management and ReportsTimely updating of GOLD in accordance with OGB standards. Ensure data entered into the system is 100%. Monthly updating of Organogram to reflect Payroll and GOLD system data. Updating of Physical file and ensure all required documents are in the hard copy file and in the GOLD system.

Prepare monthly HR reports by 5th of each month, this will include Staff List Tracker, Let’s Talk Tracker, Field Audit Tracker, Leave Tracker, Timesheet Tracker, Absence tracker and recruitment tracker sharing all information with HR ManagerMaintain a consistent personnel filing process containing all documents of staff based on guidance provided by the HR Manager and required by Law. Policies Implementation and ComplianceAwareness creation for Code of Conduct and all relevant policies to it. Conduct periodic refresherEnsure application of staff handbook in decision making to enable consistency, fairness, and equity.

Communicate need for change to any locally developed policy to the Country HR ManagerImplementation of HR minimum Standards as per the guidance provided by the Country HR Manager from time to time.

Employee Relations MattersIn Coordination with the Country HR Manager manage employee relations disputes, complaints and conflicts in a professional manner with the aim of empowering employees and supervisors to have the necessary tools, resources and knowledge to resolve conflicts in a positive reinforcement mannerThrough weekly team meetings remind staff on teamwork, grievances resolution and values of OxfamReport all Employee Relations Matters to the Country HR Manager or through whistleblowing channels.

Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rightsUnderstanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principlesOther duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes including as required travelling to other hubs at short notice.

Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rightsUnderstanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principlesEssential Self-Awareness Humility Listening Influencing Relationship buildingIn Addition Bachelor's degree holder with 3 years of experience or High secondary with experience of education 5 years of experience in HR Roles database management, absence tracking, recruitment, etc.

This experience should include HR related roles (such as Employee Relations Officer, Talent Acquisition Officer, HR Generalist, HR Compliance Officer, Learning and Development Officer, etc) Proven experience of management/supervisory responsibilities. Experience in compensation and benefits administration, leave management, and personnel management Proven track record of supporting HR functions such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and training & development. Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), payroll management, and absence management systems. Knowledge of Syrian labour laws and HR best practices. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential both written and verbal.

Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 75% for any official need. Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Able to work under pressure and in insecure areas. Commitment to humanitarian principles and action. Desirable Experience working with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations Master's/Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business AdministrationHow to applyPlease visit Oxfam's website: https: //jobs. oxfam. org. uk/jobs/vacancy/23766/descriptionJob detailsCountrySyrian Arab RepublicCity Damascus - Country Office SourceOxfamTypeJobCareer categoryHuman ResourcesYears of experience3-4 yearsShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn