Human Resources Coordinator

About the role

Solidarités International (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association present in Syria since 2013, with a mission covering Hassake and Raqqa (NES), Aleppo and Idleb (NWS). Its Damascus-based Coordination Office is reviewing its organizational structure, and the Human Resources Coordinator leads the mission's HR function, supporting workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, staff development, employee relations and HR compliance. The role manages the coordination HR team and provides technical support to field HR teams.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze the socio-economic context of the mission country, identify administrative partners, track cost of living and labour market changes, and study social, cultural and demographic factors.
• Manage HR for expatriates and nationals: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, staff development, employee relations, compliance with HR policies and labour regulations, payroll, benefits and personnel administration, and HR documentation.
• Lead, supervise and develop the HR team, coordinate HR activities and support workforce planning.
• Ensure timely HR reporting, maintain relations with authorities and stakeholders, and contribute to mission planning, donor reporting and coordination between headquarters and field teams.
• Familiarize with the mission, HR systems and teams, support organizational changes and restructuring, follow up on staff development and performance management, and contribute to the 2027-2032 HR strategy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field such as HR management, business administration, public administration or organizational psychology.
• At least 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Proven technical experience in recruitment and performance management.
• Human resources information management skills.
• Learning and development management skills.
• Communication, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, adaptability and leadership skills.

What we offer

• A salaried position with a monthly gross salary of 2,590 USD, subject to taxation and social security deductions under Syrian law.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

The mission is fixed-term, subject to renewal depending on organizational needs, funding and performance, with an ASAP start date. Applications require a CV and cover letter; CV-only applications will not be considered.