State of Rhode Island

HR Manager

State of Rhode Island

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Damascus • 🇸🇾 Syria

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with RI’s policies and local labor laws.
  • Ensure HR systems and procedures are standardized and harmonized across Syria operations.
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with labor laws, employment standards, and RI policies.
  • Support recruitment, compensation analysis, learning and development, performance management, and talent acquisition.
  • Provide expert HR guidance to senior leadership on key people management issues.
  • Lead transparent and efficient recruitment processes for Syria and regional hub positions.
  • Ensure salary offers and hiring decisions comply with RI policies and labor laws.
  • Oversee contracts, promotions, extensions, and status changes for staff.
  • Monitor workforce trends and provide strategic workforce planning guidance.
  • Coordinate payroll preparation and social security payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Monitor leave tracking and support salary reviews to enhance employee well-being.
  • Lead employee relations initiatives, including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and grievance management.
  • Respond promptly to employee queries, ensuring a fair and respectful workplace.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Training and Development to implement capacity-building initiatives.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative work culture that values diverse perspectives.
  • Provide guidance to managers and staff on navigating HR policies and responsibilities.
  • Promote a culture of ethical leadership, trust, and accountability.
  • Support initiatives related to staff well-being, work-life balance, and mental health.
  • Serve as a role model for high ethical standards and integrity.
  • Navigate HR-related challenges in a conflict-affected region with resilience and adaptability.
  • Ensure HR initiatives are aligned with organizational objectives and measure key HR performance indicators.
  • Support the Syria Incident Management Team in safeguarding, HR-related investigations, and follow-ups.
  • Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of MEAL staff.
  • Ensure the MEAL system operates effectively with strong linkages between field and country-level teams.
  • Provide leadership and technical oversight to MEAL staff across RI hubs.
  • Represent RI in inter-agency coordination bodies and MEAL working groups.
  • Ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies.
  • Model ethical conduct standards for other team members.
  • Ensure actions do not impact the safety of the RI team and vulnerable communities served.
  • Ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms.

Requirements

  • Previous HR strategic experience in the Middle East region
  • Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in the NGO sector
  • Proven experience developing and implementing HR strategies in compliance with local labor laws
  • Ability to navigate complex and challenging situations in conflict-affected regions
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and administrative skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and an innovative approach to HR challenges
  • Willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice, for HR-related duties
  • Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and relationship management
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic is an asset.
Benefits
  • Health and Nutrition programs
  • WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives
  • Education and Livelihoods programming

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
HR strategy developmentcompliance with labor lawsrecruitmentcompensation analysisperformance managementtalent acquisitionpayroll preparationemployee relationscapacity-building initiativesMEAL system operations
Soft skills
organizational skillsanalytical skillsadministrative skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsrelationship managementresilienceadaptability