Multiple HR Positions

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Position Title: Multiple HR Positions
Location: Jerusalem
Country: Israel
Deadline Date: Rolling basis, early applications encouraged

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and crises. NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing high-quality aid and defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and innovation among its employees. NRC has a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and abuse, ensuring a safe environment for all staff and beneficiaries.

Job Overview:
The multiple HR positions at NRC Palestine Country Office are designed to ensure the effective implementation of HR functions and duties specifically for the Country Office staff. The roles encompass a wide range of HR tasks, including but not limited to administering employee salaries, benefits, and entitlements, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, providing training, and following up on staff performance evaluations. Candidates will utilize Human Resources Systems to maintain accurate and confidential employee records and will serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries on various HR-related topics. The positions aim to enhance the overall HR function within the organization, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations while fostering a positive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities for the HR positions include managing payroll and staff-related benefits and allowances, facilitating learning and development opportunities, maintaining employee relations, and overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes. Specific duties may involve coordinating with multiple departments to ensure effective communication and information sharing, managing employee records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality, and addressing employee queries in a timely manner. Additionally, the HR staff will be expected to contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with NRC's mission and values.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a strong background in human resources, with previous experience working in HR within an international non-governmental organization (INGO) considered an advantage. A proven track record of compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations is essential, along with demonstrated skills in accurate data management and attention to detail. The ability to coordinate effectively with various departments and share information promptly with relevant stakeholders is also required. Behavioral competencies such as handling insecure environments, planning and delivering results, working collaboratively with others, analyzing situations, and communicating with impact and respect are critical for success in these roles.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background in human resources, business administration, or a related field is required for the HR positions. Candidates should have formal qualifications that demonstrate their understanding of HR principles and practices, as well as any additional certifications that may enhance their candidacy.

Experience:
The positions require candidates to have a minimum level of experience in human resources, ideally with a focus on roles that involve direct interaction with employees and management. Experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management is particularly valuable. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to manage HR functions effectively and contribute to the overall success of the HR team.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as all applications and communications will be conducted in English. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly Arabic, is considered a strong asset and may enhance a candidate's suitability for the position.

Additional Notes:
The duty station for these positions is Jerusalem, and the salary and benefits will be in accordance with NRC Palestine's terms of employment. NRC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. The organization encourages innovative ideas and provides employees at all levels with opportunities to take initiative and be heard. The application process is competitive, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Due to the urgency of filling these roles, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged. NRC may use this vacancy to fill more than one post.