DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Team Leader to join our team in Kyiv office.
Under the management of the HR Manager, the Human Resources Team Leader is responsible for coordinating and supervising the team of 5 HR Officers, providing technical guidance in terms of HR activities according to the Ukrainian legislation as well as in compliance with DRC Policies.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Human Resources:
Advise and support employees and managers on HR-related matters, ensuring fair and consistent practices
Ensure that personnel documentation complies with labor laws and data protection legislation. Collaborate with other DRC offices in Ukraine to ensure the timely and accurate turnover of documents
Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance team to prepare and provide the personnel documentation required for legal claims
Assist the HR Manager and/or the Head of Support Services in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures that ensure compliance with Ukrainian labor laws and internal DRC procedures
Manage employee life cycle processes — hiring, transfers, extensions, and terminations — in line with DRC procedures and labor law
Act as HR user in DRC Dynamics (ERP) for con
tract management, leave approvals, and benefits
Manage, update, and process staff payroll in close collaboration with other departments and ensure submission to the Finance Department
Team Management:
Lead and manage the team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development) closely overseen of the HR Manager
Ensure the effective planning and quality implementation of the HR team activities
Ensure regular monitoring of team activities and assess the quality of the HR function, informing the HR Manager of any necessary improvements
