Consultant on HR issues / HR Officer in Save the Children

Save the Children Internationalis a leading international humanitarian organization that has been protecting children's rights around the world for more than 100 years. We work in more than 100 countries, responding to emergencies, implementing innovative development programs and advocating for the interests of children at the global level. 

Our work in Ukraine began in 2014. Since then, we have greatly expanded our presence, providing support to children and families affected by war. Our key areas of activity include education, child protection, food security, social support and advocacy to achieve lasting change in children's lives. 

PurposePositions:

The HR Consultant is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of human resource management processes in accordance with Save the Children International (SCI) policies, standards and local labor legislation. The position involves providing direct technical and operational support to the HR/Administrative Coordinator and Senior Program Manager in matters of recruiting, HR, documentation and payroll.

The HR component focuses on supporting and coordinating HR activities, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll data management, leave and performance accounting, and maintaining accurate and compliant with personnel records legislation.

This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic humanitarian environment.

Given the context of Ukraine, the Human Resources Consultant may be involved in tasks beyond the standard job profile to support emergency response and ensure continuity of operations.

Basicshoes'straps: 

• Provides HR support to employees working mainly in Kharkiv and Sumy, as well as support to the office in Dnipro as needed.

• Collects, maintains and updates personal files of employees, ensuring proper storage and availability of basic HR documentation, including personal data, contracts signed by politicians, training certificates, applications and other relevant documents.

• Prepares HR documents such as contracts, addcontracts, orders, letters, references and other official correspondence in accordance with the labor legislation of Ukraine.

• Ensures timely and accurate updates of employee data in the HR Oracle system.

• Maintains and regularly updates HR trackers, including leave tracker, recruitment tracker, induction and training records to ensure quick access to information for needs.

• Supports recruitment processes in accordance with the principles of Safe Hiring, including coordination of recruitment documentation, scheduling interviews, checking references and maintaining a recruitment tracker.

• Conducts onboarding processes for new employees, including preparation of onboarding documentation, coordination of induction sessions and tracking of completion of mandatory trainings and inductions.

• Conducts termination processes, ensuring completion of all necessary documentation, system updates and exit procedures.

• Supports HR coordinator in tracking and monitoring completion of timesheets by national staff.

• Provides support in processing documents related to employee insurance.

• Assists in maintaining and updating the management system performance and prepares HR reports as needed.

• Maintains records related to staff training and development, training and employee wellness initiatives.

• Communicates and coordinates with IT team regarding employee email and systems access issues.

• Ensures proper data and documentation for support staff, including contracts, invoices, letters of recommendation.

• Supports HR and the Admin Coordinator in interaction with external parties on issues related to personnel registration, taxation, insurance, training and development and other HR areas.

• Provides daily HR operational support and promotes the effective implementation of HR processes in established locations.

• Provides support as needed with general administrative tasks and office wellness initiatives, including assisting with office logistics, organizing staff events, and coordinating daily administrative processes.

For successfulperformanceroles you will need:

Освіта

Сертифікат про освіту; вища освіта є перевагою.

Кваліфікації

• Знання трудового законодавства України.

• Знання Oracle HR або будь-яких HRIS систем.

• Досвід роботи в неурядових організаціях є бажаним.

• Відмінні міжособистісні навички.

• Хороші навички усної та письмової комунікації англійською мовою (рівень B2 або вище), а також українською/російською.

• Володіння цифровими інструментами, включно з пакетом Microsoft Office та системами управління базами даних.

• Відмінна увага до деталей, організованість і вміння працювати з конфіденційною інформацією.

• Доведена здатність працювати з великим навантаженням.

• Мінімум 2 роки досвіду роботи у сфері HR/адміністрування або управління даними.

Що ми пропонуємо 

• Офіційне працевлаштування відповідно до законодавства України 

• Високий рівень співпраці, різноманітні та дружні команди 

• Робочий графік з 9:00 до 17:00 

• Медичне страхування 

• Страхування життя та здоров’я 

• Структуровані та формалізовані програми розвитку менеджментуand coaching for middle and senior managers

• Wide online learning opportunities on a variety of topics on our electronic platforms

Levels opportunities 

Employee is required to perform his duties in accordance with the organization's equal opportunity and diversity policies and procedures. 

Save the Children strives to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organizational culture, promoting equality and diversity among employees and eliminating discrimination. A diverse workforce—of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and more, including diverse experiences and capabilities—helps us better understand, represent, and serve children. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without discrimination based on race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. 

Child Protection Policy:

We must ensure the safety of children, so our selection process involves rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to protecting children from abuse. 

Protecting our employees:

Employee is required to perform his duties in accordance with the organization's safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct and other policies. 

Occupational health and safety: 

The employee is required to perform his duties in accordance with the organization's occupational health and safety policies and procedures. 

Application information:

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and motivation letter in English, as well as your desired salary level and English language proficiency by 04/03/2026. Please note that the vacancy will remain visible on the site until we find a successful candidate. 

Keeping children and their families safe is important to us, so our selection process, which includes thorough checks, reflects our commitment to protecting children from abuse. 

Caution: 

Please be wary of individuals who may misuse the name Save the Children to solicit funds from job seekers. We do not use third parties or agencies to recruit candidates. If someone contacts you and makes a promiseemployment at Save the Children for a fee, please do not continue communication. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage. 
Save the Children does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.