Job ID
46423
Job Title
HR Officer
To work for
The HALO Trust
Country
Syria
City
Edleb
Field of Work
HR/QM
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
MAIN DESCRIPTION
The Human Resources Officer supports senior management in effectively and efficiently managing and coordinating headquarters tasks.
The Human Resources Officer holds primary responsibility for matters related to human resources within the program. The Officer must be capable of handling multiple tasks, be flexible, possess strong communication skills, and be able to provide valuable consultations and reports to management. They are expected to have a broad understanding of the various activities within the program and should be able to fill in gaps when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring HALO policies are accurately translated and communicated to staff, and that new recruits receive adequate induction in their contents
- Ensuring prepare and translate any employment contracts and secondment agreements as well as other HR related documentation.
- Ensure staff personal files are updated, in order and follow up on any missing documentation
- Facilitate performance management processes, including evaluations, feedback, and professional development plans.
- Processing monthly payroll accurately on time in coordination with the Finance Department, ensuring all payroll documentation is digitally and physically filed and pay slips are issued to staff
- Processing leavers’ (including resignation, termination, and end of contracts) and liaise with the finance department for final payments due to exciting employee
- Record disciplinary measures and participate in disciplinary hearings with senior staff
Training, support, and development of teams in the program
- Assist in audits and investigations related to HR practices, policies, and employee relations matters.
- Foster collaboration with various departments to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- In consultation with the Programme manager and Senior management along with HQ HR, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures.
- Edit, unify, and develop TOR for HALO positions following set guidelines, grading profile, and the applicable generic forms, and provide support and guidance to field offices and staff.
- Maintain organized attendance records to support payroll processing, leave tracking, and donor compliance.
- Any other tasks as required
The Human Resources Officer supports senior management in effectively and efficiently managing and coordinating headquarters tasks.
The Human Resources Officer holds primary responsibility for matters related to human resources within the program. The Officer must be capable of handling multiple tasks, be flexible, possess strong communication skills, and be able to provide valuable consultations and reports to management. They are expected to have a broad understanding of the various activities within the program and should be able to fill in gaps when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring HALO policies are accurately translated and communicated to staff, and that new recruits receive adequate induction in their contents
- Ensuring prepare and translate any employment contracts and secondment agreements as well as other HR related documentation.
- Ensure staff personal files are updated, in order and follow up on any missing documentation
- Facilitate performance management processes, including evaluations, feedback, and professional development plans.
- Processing monthly payroll accurately on time in coordination with the Finance Department, ensuring all payroll documentation is digitally and physically filed and pay slips are issued to staff
- Processing leavers’ (including resignation, termination, and end of contracts) and liaise with the finance department for final payments due to exciting employee
- Record disciplinary measures and participate in disciplinary hearings with senior staff
Training, support, and development of teams in the program
- Assist in audits and investigations related to HR practices, policies, and employee relations matters.
- Foster collaboration with various departments to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- In consultation with the Programme manager and Senior management along with HQ HR, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures.
- Edit, unify, and develop TOR for HALO positions following set guidelines, grading profile, and the applicable generic forms, and provide support and guidance to field offices and staff.
- Maintain organized attendance records to support payroll processing, leave tracking, and donor compliance.
- Any other tasks as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in business administration, HR or related field
- Minimum four years of generic HR experience preferably with INGOs focus on development of HR functions and successful implementation.
- Good understanding of labour law.
- Advanced spoken and written English
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
- Minimum four years of generic HR experience preferably with INGOs focus on development of HR functions and successful implementation.
- Good understanding of labour law.
- Advanced spoken and written English
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- Commitment to HALO’s Values and Standards at all times, in and out of work
- Commitment to HALO Global and National Policies, including Safeguarding Whistleblowing.
- Commitment to HALO Global and National Policies, including Safeguarding Whistleblowing.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Reports to: HR Administration Manager
- Duration: Six months, renewable subject to the availability of funding.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Reports to: HR Administration Manager
- Duration: Six months, renewable subject to the availability of funding.
About us
HALO Trust is the world largest humanitarian organization specializing in mine action. It is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. The organization’s mission is to protect lives and restore livelihoods for communities affected by conflict by removing landmines and explosive remnants of war, enabling communities and countries to recover safely.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jan 18, 2026
Expiry Date
Feb 17, 2026
