HR Country Manager

EMERGENCY ONG Onlus; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A humanitarian organization is seeking a skilled HR Manager to oversee workforce planning and personnel administration. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR experience, strong leadership and analytical skills, and fluency in English (C1). Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and supporting employee wellness initiatives. This role requires a commitment to humanitarian values and a proactive approach to HR functions.

Competenze

• At least 5 years of experience in HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or HR Plant roles.
• Experience in labour relationships and managing communications.
• Motivation to work in the humanitarian field.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with Project Coordination Team on high-level discussions.
• Responsible for Workforce Planning for projects.
• Supervise personnel administration and payroll activities.

Conoscenze

HR Management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Fluent English (C1)

Excel knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Country

Sudan

Required languages

English

Type of contract

Fixed term contract, 6 months – renewable. Availability from 1 March 2026.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in HR Manager, HR Business Partner or HR Plant roles in structured and complex environments.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Coordination Team engaging in high-level discussions.
• Responsible for Workforce Planning for different projects in the country to ensure staffing aligns with short- and medium-term goals.
• Ensure proper application of HR policies and procedures (hiring, compensation, management, training, and development) in line with the annual strategic plan.
• Provide the HR FOD Department (HQ) with any information that may require policy exceptions for project-specific needs.
• Facilitate constant and effective communication between stakeholders to raise professional standards and HR development.
• Supervise personnel administration and payroll activities.
• Conduct periodic market analysis to assess emergency's pay and benefits competitiveness.
• Process labour costs for budget preparation.
• Suggest corrective action to the salary policy/compensation package to attract and retain needed talent.
• Supervise search and selection, maintain relations with labour authorities for employment contracts.
• Ensure new resource placements have adequate onboarding, act as local reference for international resources on mission.
• Play an active role in supporting HQ in the search for new international profiles, promote referral programme, and handle referrals consistently.
• Provide specialised support to Department Heads in staff planning, performance evaluation, and training.
• Promote career paths, advise Project Coordinators and Department Heads, support performance evaluation processes.
• Coordinate and supervise promotions ensuring proper policy application.
• Manage succession planning activities.
• Day-to-day management of personnel on site, ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Manage personnel document archive, compile reports and statistics.
• Draft and periodically update the HR Handbook in collaboration with HR FOD.
• Assist Compliance Officer in managing compliance mechanisms and investigations.
• Promote employee wellness, inclusion, diversity and resolve internal conflicts.

Specific requirements

• Experience in HR Management, Assessment and Development (>=5 years) in HR Business Partner/Plant roles in structured and complex realities.
• Experience in labour relationships, updating regulations, managing communications, contractual issues, disciplinary proceedings and litigation management.
• Knowledge of Compensation & Benefits processes.
• Motivation to work in the humanitarian field and share EMERGENCY's values and mission.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interact across organization levels.
• Ability to lead and support key project roles in people management & development.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and sustain intense work pace.
• Fluent English (minimum level C1).
• Excellent knowledge of Excel.

Availability required

6 months abroad including a paid leave period to be taken at the end of the assignment in agreement with the Project Coordinator.