HR Assistant – Fixed Term

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

HR Assistant supporting the ICRC, an independent humanitarian organization providing protection and assistance in conflict settings. Managing onsite Manila HR administration, onboarding, records, and HRIS data.

Posted 8/11/2026contractManila • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong HR administrative support capabilities, including onboarding, records management, and data entry in HR information systems. Proficient in Microsoft Applications and effective communication in English.

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HR Administrative SupportOnboarding SupportData Entry in HR Information SystemsMicrosoft Applications ProficiencyEnglish Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

HR Administrative TasksRecords ManagementData EntryMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Talent ManagementEmployee EngagementLearning and DevelopmentLogisticsGovernment Agency Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out skilled semi-routine HR administrative tasks under the close supervision and guidance of an HR Officer or HR Assistant 2
Follow established procedures to build core HR knowledge and operational discipline
Support records management
Provide onboarding and pre-employment support
Provide administrative support for talent management activities
Support employee engagement and learning and development activities
Handle logistics
Perform HR information systems data entry and basic verification
Prepare communications and administrative correspondence
Provide general office and secretarial support
Maintain contact with staff and departments to fulfill standard HR administrative requests
Route non-standard matters to the supervising HR Officer
Interact with government agencies or external contacts on basic administrative follow-up as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
Good command (written and spoken) of English
Computer literate
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Applications, including MS Word and MS Excel
No prior work experience required
Relevant internship or practicum in HR is an advantage
Must be open to work onsite in Makati City
Must be open to work on a fixed-term contract of three months

Benefits

Comp & perks

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment
Inclusive working environment
Collaboration, respect, compassion, and impact are organizational values