Job ID
51013
Job Title
HR Coordinator
To work for
Action For Humanity
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
HR/QM
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
KEY Responsibilities:
Human Resources Management:
•Manage HR operations.
•Coordinate The Human Resources department, including people planning, performance, well-being and development functions.
•Provide technical support, advice and capacity build the Human Resources team.
•Advise and assist managers in Human Resources related issues and concerns.
Recruitment, development and people planning:
•Drive and support recruitment and selection activities ensuring compliance with recruitment process.
•Work with senior management team and senior staff on new staff retention strategies and initiatives.
•Ensure proper onboarding process.
•Ensure oversight and consistency in position titles and grades, across all field locations.
•Support staff development activities including promoting the AFH Learning Catalogue.
•Develop/maintain local processes for staff development making use of the AFH Learning Catalogue.
•Assist managers to identify, recommend and approve Learning & Development initiatives for their employees through AFH’s Learning Catalogue/Policy.
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 and office recreational space initiatives.
•Define and review salary structure in partnership with the Senior Management team and coordinate compensation review process and compensation adjustments.
Human Resources Policies and Support:
•Maintain and update Staff Human Resources Handbooks as necessary.
•Proactively pursue continuous process improvement in Human Resources related practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of output/delivery.
•Develop and update the Human Resources policies as necessary.
•Work closely with HQ to share information and provide support as required.
Compliance with Syrian labour laws:
•Ensure compliance with the Syrian labour laws.
•Liaise with the legal advisors on all issues related to labour law, to make sure AFH is working in compliance with the labour laws.
•Work closely with the external consultants to ensure legally complaint payroll and social security payments
Human Resources Management:
•Manage HR operations.
•Coordinate The Human Resources department, including people planning, performance, well-being and development functions.
•Provide technical support, advice and capacity build the Human Resources team.
•Advise and assist managers in Human Resources related issues and concerns.
Recruitment, development and people planning:
•Drive and support recruitment and selection activities ensuring compliance with recruitment process.
•Work with senior management team and senior staff on new staff retention strategies and initiatives.
•Ensure proper onboarding process.
•Ensure oversight and consistency in position titles and grades, across all field locations.
•Support staff development activities including promoting the AFH Learning Catalogue.
•Develop/maintain local processes for staff development making use of the AFH Learning Catalogue.
•Assist managers to identify, recommend and approve Learning & Development initiatives for their employees through AFH’s Learning Catalogue/Policy.
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 and office recreational space initiatives.
•Define and review salary structure in partnership with the Senior Management team and coordinate compensation review process and compensation adjustments.
Human Resources Policies and Support:
•Maintain and update Staff Human Resources Handbooks as necessary.
•Proactively pursue continuous process improvement in Human Resources related practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of output/delivery.
•Develop and update the Human Resources policies as necessary.
•Work closely with HQ to share information and provide support as required.
Compliance with Syrian labour laws:
•Ensure compliance with the Syrian labour laws.
•Liaise with the legal advisors on all issues related to labour law, to make sure AFH is working in compliance with the labour laws.
•Work closely with the external consultants to ensure legally complaint payroll and social security payments
Qualifications
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field preferred.
• Significant relevant HR experience may be considered in lieu of formal HR education
General Work Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience covering diverse HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, policy implementation, planning, and supporting HR programs. Experience conducting onboarding/orientation programs.
• Experience in coaching and training staff.
• Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures, and internal investigations.
Skills:
• Languages:
- Excellent in English (Writing-Reading-Speaking).
- Excellent in Arabic (Writing-Reading-Speaking).
• Computing:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of Syrian labor law and SGK rules.
• Advanced knowledge of employee SGK and income tax requirements.
Abilities:
• Commitment to confidentiality, information protection, integrity, impartiality, and objectivity in the workplace.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to deliver presentations.
• To communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing
• To work extra time as needed.
• To maintain the confidentiality of records and information.
• To work within specified time constraints.
• To work independently or as a team player.
• To work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively interact with all levels of any organization.
• To be able to work within a mixed multinational team with a variety of backgrounds.
• To show commitment to social justice and the mission of AFH as an organization.
• To demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• To prioritize work tasks for himself as well as HisHer team
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field preferred.
• Significant relevant HR experience may be considered in lieu of formal HR education
General Work Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience covering diverse HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, policy implementation, planning, and supporting HR programs. Experience conducting onboarding/orientation programs.
• Experience in coaching and training staff.
• Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures, and internal investigations.
Skills:
• Languages:
- Excellent in English (Writing-Reading-Speaking).
- Excellent in Arabic (Writing-Reading-Speaking).
• Computing:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of Syrian labor law and SGK rules.
• Advanced knowledge of employee SGK and income tax requirements.
Abilities:
• Commitment to confidentiality, information protection, integrity, impartiality, and objectivity in the workplace.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to deliver presentations.
• To communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing
• To work extra time as needed.
• To maintain the confidentiality of records and information.
• To work within specified time constraints.
• To work independently or as a team player.
• To work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively interact with all levels of any organization.
• To be able to work within a mixed multinational team with a variety of backgrounds.
• To show commitment to social justice and the mission of AFH as an organization.
• To demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• To prioritize work tasks for himself as well as HisHer team
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline: 28/09/2026
Workplace:Syria (Aleppo,Idleb,Lattakia,Damascus and Rural Damascus)
AFH has the right to commence the recruitment process before the deadline
In preparation for future humanitarian and development programmes across Syria, Action for Humanity (AFH) is establishing a roster of qualified and experienced professionals.
This initiative aims to identify competent candidates in advance and build a reliable talent pool that will enable AFH to respond efficiently to future recruitment needs and mobilise skilled teams when new programmes and funding opportunities arise.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo the relevant technical assessments and selection checks. Candidates who successfully complete the process will be included in AFH’s talent roster and may be considered for suitable positions based on future programme requirements, location, experience and the availability of funding.
Inclusion in the roster does not constitute an immediate offer or guarantee of employment. However, roster members may be prioritised for consideration when relevant vacancies become available.
Qualified professionals who are motivated to contribute to humanitarian response and sustainable development in Syria are encouraged to apply for the positions listed below
Workplace:Syria (Aleppo,Idleb,Lattakia,Damascus and Rural Damascus)
AFH has the right to commence the recruitment process before the deadline
In preparation for future humanitarian and development programmes across Syria, Action for Humanity (AFH) is establishing a roster of qualified and experienced professionals.
This initiative aims to identify competent candidates in advance and build a reliable talent pool that will enable AFH to respond efficiently to future recruitment needs and mobilise skilled teams when new programmes and funding opportunities arise.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo the relevant technical assessments and selection checks. Candidates who successfully complete the process will be included in AFH’s talent roster and may be considered for suitable positions based on future programme requirements, location, experience and the availability of funding.
Inclusion in the roster does not constitute an immediate offer or guarantee of employment. However, roster members may be prioritised for consideration when relevant vacancies become available.
Qualified professionals who are motivated to contribute to humanitarian response and sustainable development in Syria are encouraged to apply for the positions listed below
Salary and Benefits
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About us
Action for Humanity is an international humanitarian organization committed to delivering life-saving assistance and sustainable support to individuals and communities affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. The organization implements comprehensive programs in emergency relief, healthcare, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihoods, and child protection. Through its strategic interventions, Action for Humanity seeks to alleviate human suffering, uphold dignity, and foster resilience among vulnerable populations, ensuring that humanitarian principles and accountability guide all aspects of its work.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 16, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 16, 2026
