Hr Assistant

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut ROLE The HR Assistant is to assist in all human resources operations including HR assessments, HR strategy and support in emergency recruitment, as well as develop robust systems, policy and practice on people management, human resources personnel filing and surge capacity for the emergency response in Lebanon.   The post-holder will be expected to assist in mentoring and/or capacity building existing country HR staff. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with the HR direction and support to the Lebanon Country Office and local HR team for the Emergency Response. Liaises with all field offices on issues relating to HR Manage and promote employee understanding and adherence to personnel policies Participate in the recruitment process (posting ads, shortlisting, conducting interviews when needed, reference checks, contract preparation) and maintain tracking system of the recruitment process and compile weekly report on recruitment. Deal with MoL and NSSF. Assist in the Payroll coordination/processing. Assist in staff induction process, Beirut office. Maintain master leave database and ensure timely update of leave forms, in close coordination with field locations. In addition to managing all employee personnel files. Assist with the analysis of HR needs of the response – both short-term and longer term surge needs; and look for sustainable solutions at local, regional and global levels Work with the Finance and Support Services Manager and HR Officer to review staffing structures, grading and job profiles Coordinate the deployments of surge staff as well as the recruitment of new emergency staff Develop and strengthen HR systems, policy and practice in key HR areas such as recruitment (surge capacity), induction, training, performance management and staff care Provide operational HR support with local recruitment, induction, discipline and grievance issues for the Emergency Team Make use of all available policy, practice, checklists and guidelines (HR minimum standards, emergencies HR toolkits - ESOPs) and ensure Save the Children good practice is in place Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, safety and security and other relevant policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential Minimum of  1-2 years of generalist HR skills. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or Business Administration or International Certification in Human Resources. Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issues Experience of and well developed skills in recruitment and selection Good attention to detail Understanding staff care for humanitarian staff, in particular approaches to welfare, stress, R&R and debriefing Good facilitation skills and ability to deliver induction briefing/training Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams Desirable Fluent in both Arabic and English