Under the management of the HR Manager, the Human Resources Team Leader is responsible for coordinating and supervising the team of 5 HR Officers, providing technical guidance in terms of HR activities according to the Ukrainian legislation as well as in compliance with DRC Policies.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Human Resources:
Advise and support employees and managers on HR-related matters, ensuring fair and consistent practices
Ensure that personnel documentation complies with labor laws and data protection legislation. Collaborate with other DRC offices in Ukraine to ensure the timely and accurate turnover of documents
Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance team to prepare and provide the personnel documentation required for legal claims
Assist the HR Manager and/or the Head of Support Services in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Ukrainian labor laws and internal DRC procedures
Manage employee life cycle processes — hiring, transfers, extensions, and terminations — in line with DRC procedures and labor law
Act as HR user in DRC Dynamics (ERP) for contract management, leave approvals, and benefits
Manage, update, and process staff payroll in close collaboration with other departments and ensure submission to the Finance Department
Team Management:
Lead and manage the team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development) closely overseen of the HR Manager
Ensure the effective planning and quality implementation of the HR team activities
Ensure regular monitoring of team activities and assess the quality of the HR function, informing the HR Manager of any necessary improvements
To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum of 3 years' of relevant experience in Human Resources management, administration, and change management. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required:
Master's degree in human resources, political science, international development, economics, or a related field
Solid understanding of Ukrainian labor legislation and HR best practices
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team
