Human Resources Manager

Fixed-term (United Kingdom), Full-time · Beirut office

Your mission
Position in the organization
 
The HR Manager reports directly to the Head of Operations and supervises the HR Assistant.
 
Result areas
War Child Holland Lebanon HR Strategy
Lead the development and periodic review of WCH Lebanon’s HR strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Implement the HR strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, staffing, compensation, learning and development, succession planning, employee relations, and compliance.

Collaborate with the Head Office and other country offices to align HR strategies and initiatives.
 
Learning and Development
 
Assess skills and knowledge needs for staff and, where applicable, partner organizations.
Collaborate with management to identify competency gaps and coordinate training initiatives.
Manage relationships with external training providers and ensure the quality of learning programs.
Organize logistics for training sessions, including venues, transportation, and accommodation.
Evaluate the impact of learning initiatives and incorporate feedback into future planning.
Build staff capacity in HR practices and tools through on-the-job coaching and structured training programs.
Develop and monitor departmental training budgets.
Result: Ongoing opportunities for continuous enhancement of competencies and capacity for individual staff and teams of WCH Lebanon and partners..
Recruitment, Placement, and Departure
Anticipate HR needs across departments and ensure all roles have updated job descriptions.
Oversee recruitment processes, including selection, induction, and onboarding.
Manage visa and work permits for international staff.
Conduct structured exit interviews and debriefings for departing staff.
 
Result area: Recruitment is accomplished on time in such a matter that there is a job description for every position; selection, induction and departure processes are implemented effectively.
 
Implementation of HR policies and procedures
Ensure all staff understand and adhere to HR policies and procedures.
Regularly review and update HR policies in collaboration with the Country Director.
Build staff competency in the performance management cycle and ensure compliance with the i-Talent system.
Develop and maintain competitive compensation packages and ensure timely salary payments.
 
Result: HR policies and procedures are revised and implemented in such a matter that all staff are aware of and updated of new changes and following these policies and procedures.
 
Management and coaching of staff
 
Supervise, coach, and motivate the HR Officer to ensure effective performance.
Conduct regular appraisals and discuss career development opportunities with staff.
Provide HR-related support and guidance to supervisors and team leads.
Act as a mediator in conflict resolution between staff members or teams.
Offer technical support to management to enhance HR compliance and effectiveness.
 
Result: Staff are lead, coached and supported in such a way that performance is enhanced and issues are resolved.

Your profile
Knowledge and experience
 
A higher educational degree in Human Resource Management or a higher degree in social sciences supplemented with courses in HRM;
Affinity with cross-cultural management;
Minimum of three years of experience in a position with HR responsibilities, preferably within an NGO;
Relevant experience in advising and supporting management on HR subjects,
Previous experience in development of Human Resource tools;
 
Skills
 
Social and communicative skills for coaching and leadership;
Written and verbal expressions skill for writing policies and reporting, etc;
Good English and Arabic skills
Strong planning and organizational skills;
Decisive in tactical and operational issues;
Result focused and persistent to reach goals;
Team player to be able to manage and to be a member of a team;
Open and approachable;
Able to inspire and leads others to achieve challenging results;
Confident, and possess clear communication skills with all level of staff;
Motivational with a positive attitude at all times.
Transparency and objectivity;
Cultural sensitivity

Why us?
  • Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
  • Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
  • Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
  • Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.
About us
At War Child, we work to ensure that children affected by violence and armed conflict can realise their fundamental rights and build a better future - both for themselves and their communities. If you want to contribute to our mission, we want to hear from you. If there is currently no vacancy that fits your skills and interests, please have a look at another time.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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