The HR Coordinator serves as a key leader within the Human Resources team, providing comprehensive generalist and operational HR support across the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations while ensuring alignment with organizational policies and local labor laws. Acting as a strategic partner to line managers, the HR Coordinator plays a vital role in optimizing HR practices, managing service contracts, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting organizational development initiatives.
Recruitment & Onboarding
Lead full-cycle recruitment, including job description development, vacancy posting, shortlisting, and interview coordination.
Ensure recruitment is transparent, merit-based, and aligned with organizational values and policies.
Provide technical support to hiring managers on job descriptions and hiring requisitions.
Oversee onboarding and induction processes, ensuring timely completion of required training and documentation.
Contract Management & Compliance
Manage employment and service contracts, ensuring timely renewals, modifications, and compliance with labor laws.
Keep leadership informed of key changes in employment legislation or policy updates.
Liaise with labor authorities when needed and escalate compliance concerns to the HR Director.
Maintain up-to-date records for all labor and service contracts for audit and compliance purposes.
Performance Management
Support and guide managers through performance management processes, including goal setting and performance reviews , including direct reports under HRC.
Assist in developing and monitoring performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
Ensure consistent use of performance tools and documentation across all teams.
Learning & Development
Design and facilitate capacity-building initiatives for HR staff, line managers, and service contractors.
Conduct mandatory training sessions and track attendance and completion.
Collaborate with leadership to identify learning needs and coordinate internal and external development opportunities.
HR Operations & Reporting
Oversee preparation and submission of monthly payroll documentation, including timesheets and leave tracking.
Ensure accurate record-keeping of all HR transactions and adherence to confidentiality protocols.
Participate in compensation and benefits benchmarking to ensure competitive practices.
Maintain and update recruitment tools and templates to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
Serve as a liaison between staff and leadership, addressing employee concerns and promoting a healthy workplace culture.
Provide guidance to managers on people management issues including conflict resolution, morale, and grievance handling.
Lead initiatives to promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and adherence to workplace policies such as Code of Business Ethics and Anti-Harassment.
HR Investigations & Grievance Management
Participate in HR investigations and grievance resolution, ensuring objectivity, fairness, and compliance with organizational policies.
Support employees and contractors in understanding investigation processes and outcomes.
Policy Implementation & Auditing
Conduct regular spot checks to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
Monitor adherence to organizational standards such as Equal Opportunity, Anti-Harassment, and Conflict of Interest.
Support audit processes by ensuring all HR records and documentation are accurate and complete.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other HR-related duties as assigned, within the scope of skills and responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; a Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is a strong asset.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or generalist HR role; prior experience in INGOs or international organizations is highly preferred.
Proven track record of delivering HR services in complex, fast-paced, and large-scale humanitarian or development contexts, including remote or field-based operations.
Demonstrated experience supporting remote management environments and decentralized HR functions.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
Skilled in designing and delivering training, onboarding programs, and employee development initiatives.
Fluency in both Arabic and English is required; proficiency in Kurdish is a distinct advantage.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
Solid knowledge of labor law, HR compliance, and ethical standards, including handling sensitive cases such as grievances and investigations.
Proficient in the use of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), HR analytics, and digital tools for data-driven decision-making.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical HR practice.
Willing to travel to other offices as needed.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Demonstrated ability to plan, work with tight deadlines, and a demanding workload.
Demonstrated flexibility and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to identify bottlenecks and streamline processes.
Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results.
Awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work.
Commitment:
All role holders are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our code of business ethics, core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies.
Other Considerations:
• Candidates will be required to provide educational certification to Blumont’s satisfaction as a requirement for this role.
• Candidates from the local area are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates are requested to fill out and attach the most updated Resume to the link below before 25 November 2025:
LINK: https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/single/gWZHafgd
Blumont is an equal-opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce and continually strives to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates. Due to the large volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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