Job ID
51909
Job Title
HR Officer
To work for
Human Aid and Development -HAND
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
HR/QM
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
- Support workforce planning, recruitment and selection, including job descriptions, vacancy announcements, screening, interviews, reference checks and recruitment documentation.
- Facilitate staff onboarding, induction and orientation on HAND policies, the Code of Conduct, safeguarding and project requirements.
- Prepare, review and monitor employment contracts, amendments, renewals and termination documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, proper authorization and compliance with applicable labour legislation and HAND procedures.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, including employee files, attendance, leave balances, timesheets, training records, performance documentation and contract status.
- Coordinate monthly payroll preparation with Finance by verifying attendance, approved leave, absences, overtime where applicable, salary adjustments and other authorized payroll inputs.
- Calculate and verify applicable salary deductions related to unpaid leave, absences and other authorized adjustments, as well as income tax withholdings and employee and employer social security contributions, in coordination with Finance and in accordance with applicable legislation.
- Reconcile payroll information against employment contracts, attendance records and approved salary changes; maintain supporting documentation and report discrepancies to the HR Coordinator and Finance for resolution.
- Support supervisors and managers in probation reviews, performance management, staff development, contract extensions and other routine personnel matters.
- Monitor staffing requirements, vacancies and contract expiry dates, and prepare periodic HR reports on staffing status and personnel administration.
- Contribute to improving HR procedures and systems while promoting fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory practices and ensuring confidentiality, safeguarding and compliance with workplace conduct standards.
- Facilitate staff onboarding, induction and orientation on HAND policies, the Code of Conduct, safeguarding and project requirements.
- Prepare, review and monitor employment contracts, amendments, renewals and termination documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, proper authorization and compliance with applicable labour legislation and HAND procedures.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, including employee files, attendance, leave balances, timesheets, training records, performance documentation and contract status.
- Coordinate monthly payroll preparation with Finance by verifying attendance, approved leave, absences, overtime where applicable, salary adjustments and other authorized payroll inputs.
- Calculate and verify applicable salary deductions related to unpaid leave, absences and other authorized adjustments, as well as income tax withholdings and employee and employer social security contributions, in coordination with Finance and in accordance with applicable legislation.
- Reconcile payroll information against employment contracts, attendance records and approved salary changes; maintain supporting documentation and report discrepancies to the HR Coordinator and Finance for resolution.
- Support supervisors and managers in probation reviews, performance management, staff development, contract extensions and other routine personnel matters.
- Monitor staffing requirements, vacancies and contract expiry dates, and prepare periodic HR reports on staffing status and personnel administration.
- Contribute to improving HR procedures and systems while promoting fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory practices and ensuring confidentiality, safeguarding and compliance with workplace conduct standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in HR operations, personnel administration, contract management or payroll, preferably with NGOs/INGOs or donor-funded programmes.
- Proven experience in preparing and administering employment contracts, maintaining personnel records and monitoring contract renewals and amendments.
- Practical experience in payroll preparation and verification, including leave and absence deductions, income tax withholding, and social security contribution calculations.
- Good knowledge of applicable Syrian labour legislation, statutory payroll obligations, confidentiality and internal control procedures.
- Experience coordinating with Finance and preparing HR/payroll reports; experience with UN supported projects is an advantage.
- Skills: Employment contract administration and payroll management; Knowledge of labour legislation, income tax and social security requirements; Strong numerical skills, accuracy and attention to detail; HR data management, reporting and MS Office, particularly Excel; Confidentiality, integrity and professional judgement; Communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in HR operations, personnel administration, contract management or payroll, preferably with NGOs/INGOs or donor-funded programmes.
- Proven experience in preparing and administering employment contracts, maintaining personnel records and monitoring contract renewals and amendments.
- Practical experience in payroll preparation and verification, including leave and absence deductions, income tax withholding, and social security contribution calculations.
- Good knowledge of applicable Syrian labour legislation, statutory payroll obligations, confidentiality and internal control procedures.
- Experience coordinating with Finance and preparing HR/payroll reports; experience with UN supported projects is an advantage.
- Skills: Employment contract administration and payroll management; Knowledge of labour legislation, income tax and social security requirements; Strong numerical skills, accuracy and attention to detail; HR data management, reporting and MS Office, particularly Excel; Confidentiality, integrity and professional judgement; Communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
Salary and Benefits
According to the salary scale approved in the organization.
About us
Human Aid and Development (HAND) is a non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to creating positive and sustainable change for vulnerable and underserved communities. Guided by the principles of inclusion, accountability, dignity, and sustainability, HAND works to expand opportunities, strengthen resilience, and improve access to essential services for people affected by crisis and other challenging circumstances.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 26, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 30, 2026
CV Language
English
