People and Culture Officer-1

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

·       Coordinate and support recruitment processes in accordance with approved recruitment procedures and organizational requirements.

·       Prepare and publish vacancy announcements through approved channels.

·       Receive, organize, and screen applications against established eligibility criteria and job requirements; prepare shortlists and maintain accurate recruitment records.

·       Coordinate written tests, interviews, assessments, reference checks, and background checks, as applicable, ensuring that recruitment activities are conducted consistently, fairly, and confidentially.

·       Participate in interviews and selection activities when required and support the preparation and documentation of recruitment decisions.

·       Maintain and regularly update the recruitment tracker, approved organogram, and other recruitment-related records.

·       Prepare employment offers, contracts, and recruitment documentation following the required review and approval processes.

·       Support the development, review, and updating of job descriptions in coordination with hiring managers and relevant P&C colleagues.

·       Coordinate pre-employment documentation, onboarding arrangements, and orientation for newly recruited employees, ensuring timely completion of required employment formalities.

·       Maintain complete and auditable recruitment files in accordance with applicable organizational procedures and document-retention requirements.

·       Coordinate the preparation of monthly payroll for national staff by collecting, consolidating, and verifying relevant employee data, including salary details, attendance, leave, employment changes, and other benefits.

·       Liaise with field offices, Finance, and relevant P&C colleagues to resolve discrepancies and ensure that payroll inputs are complete, accurate, and submitted within established deadlines.

·       Maintain and update compensation-related records, including salary information, approved adjustments, allowances, benefits, and other employment-related payments.

·       Support the preparation and maintenance of monthly staff lists and ensuring consistency between approved employment records and payroll inputs.

·       Maintain trackers for probationary assessments, annual performance reviews, and other required performance management milestones.

·       Follow up with supervisors and employees, as appropriate, to promote timely completion of probationary assessments and performance reviews.

·       Support the consistent implementation of P&C policies, procedures, guidelines, and established internal controls across Kabul and field offices.

·       Serve as a key coordination point for routine People & Culture administrative and HR matters between Kabul and field offices.

·       Provide field offices with timely guidance on established HR processes, documentation requirements, and reporting deadlines, in coordination with the relevant P&C managers.

·       Any other task as assigned by line supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or another relevant field.
• Three to four years of relevant professional experience in HR administration, recruitment, personnel management, payroll coordination, or People & Culture functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting recruitment processes, employee lifecycle administration, personnel file management, and HR documentation.
• Practical experience with payroll inputs, compensation and benefits administration, employee data management, and performance management follow-up.
• Previous experience working with an international NGO or in a comparable, structured organizational environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with HR policies and labor law, recruitment procedures, confidentiality requirements, internal controls, and personnel recordkeeping standards.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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