Senior Hr Coordinator

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 PURPOSE:   The Senior HR Coordinator will be expected, alongside the HR Manager, to lead on HR processes, procedures and recruitment, aswell as develop robust systems, policy and practice on people management and surge capacity for both the longer term programmes and emergency response in Lebanon.    The post-holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing country HR staff. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Assist with HR direction and support to the Lebanon Country Office on all HR matters. Assist with the analysis of HR needs of the emergency response – both short-term and longer term surge needs; and look for sustainable solutions at local, regional and global levels Work with SMT to review staffing structures, grading and job profiles Coordinate the deployments of surge staff aswell 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 Be responsible for all national staff recruitment ensuring we are attracting, selecting and retaining the best candidates for the roles Provide operational HR support for induction, discipline and grievance issues 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 Update the HR information system (HRIS) in a timely and accurate manner.  This includes setting up new starters, leavers, amending personal details, updating contract information, inputting performance ratings, training information, preparing monthly and ad hoc reports. Issue contracts of employment and set up personal files for each employee. Co-ordinate the administration process for training courses and e-learning programmes and liaise with internal and external providers. Ensure all relevant payroll documents are signed off and submitted accurately and in line with payroll deadlines on a monthly basis. 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 3 years’ experience in Human Resources A human resource management/development qualification from a credible institution (such as CIPD, PHR, SPHR) Prior NGO experience at management level within a complex country programme in emergency response/humanitarian environments Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure Proven operational HR track-record – experience of providing a senior generalist HR service to managers across a full range of HR issues 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 Fluency in Arabic APPLICATION PROCESS     The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.