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HR Manager - Ukraine

Lviv | Kyiv

  • Organization: Malteser International
  • Location: Lviv | Kyiv
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date:

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Since the start of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014, Malteser International has been working with three local partner organizations in the sector of mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS). As a result of the Russian attack in February 2022, Malteser International has expanded its humanitarian activities in Ukraine with a strong partner focus to include relief distributions in war-affected areas – winterization – a scale-up of Mental Health and Psycho-social support – as well as social support and cohesion.

In support of the current and envisioned program implementation and to reinforce the capacities of our local partners in Ukraine, Malteser International is looking for a HR Manager.

As a HR Manager, you will provide cover to the HR Lead and play a key role in supporting the expansion and upscaling of the Ukraine office. In this role, you will ensure the continuity of HR functions during the scaling-up phase including handling employee relations cases, facilitating the recruitment, onboarding and orientation of new staff, ensure policy & legal compliance with respect to best practice, and implement strategies to improve staff wellbeing and workplace relations.

Your responsibilities:

  • Design and execute recruitment plan that align with the expansion of the organization’s operations in Ukraine.
  • Lead on and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff required for the upscaling of projects.
  • Develop wellbeing-initiatives aimed at improving staff morale, mental health, and overall work-life balance.
  • Develop the national HR manual and relevant guidelines as per MI guidelines and Ukrainian legislation.
  • Keep updated on the Government new labor regulations and ensure that MI abide by them and orient managers and Country Coordinator on the changes taking place regarding the regulations. 

Your profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or a related field; a master’s degree or professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is an asset.
  • Min. 5 years of relevant work experience in HR roles and 3 years of proven experience in similar positions with international NGOs. 
  • Previous experience in Ukraine (onsite or hybrid) is a must 
  • Proven track record in supporting office growth and staff wellbeing
  • Strong attention to detail and good analytical and communication skills.
  • Proven hands-on experience in developing policies, manuals and SOPs.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Ukrainian is an asset.
  • We encourage both national and international candidates to apply.

What we offer:

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duty Station: Lviv or Kyiv / Ukraine and Hybrid
  • Duration of contract: 4 months on a consultancy basis (with possibility to extend to a national contract)
  • Salary according to qualification and experience

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.