Assistant Human Resources Officer

General Purpose: The Assistant Human Resources Officer main responsibility is to assist and support the Country HR Officer in her management of JRS HR at the country level. The Assistant HR and the Country HR shall consult frequently and discuss issues affecting JRS Personnel/Staff in the country including the implementation and development of projects. The AHR can be delegated to deputize the HR Officer when required. Main Responsibilities: 1- Assistance in the implementation of HR aspects at the Country level a) Contributes to the safeguarding of the vision, identity and unity of JRS Lebanon at all levels. b) Supports HR Officer in her main duties and responsibilities, deputizing for her when requested. c) Supports the implementation of JRS HR Policies on a country level. The Assistant HR Officer is expected to visit JRS Teams and Projects as requested. d) Maintains regular communication and reporting to the Country Director and HR Officer on major HR issues and developments in the country or in JRS. 2- HR Administration & Communications a)  Recruitment: online posting, downloading of CV (longlisting), scheduling of interviews, regret letters, background and reference checks etc. b) Maintaining a pool of potential candidates for all posts. c) Staff/volunteer files (collecting documents from projects; Preparing and keeping files complete and updated: leaves, end of contract). d) Updating and maintaining employees’ lists and information. e) Following up on Volunteers. f) Work certificates, Embassy certificates, Recommendation Letters, etc.… g) Staff and children insurances  h) Ensuring all staff timesheets are precise i) Informs staff about holidays, changes of staff, etc. j) Following up on legal requirements when requested [e.g.  NSSF: hospitalization, documentation] k) Available for other tasks that are requested within in the ambit of HR. Qualifications & Skills: Previous experience is an asset, especially in a humanitarian organization or context. Strong interpersonal, communications and facilitation skills Ability to deal with complex and/or divisive issues. Ability to work effectively in a cross cultural environment with a multi-national staff. Openness to change and ability to manage complexities Good knowledge of English and Arabic, both spoken and written is required. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)