HR Officer - Baghdad Sub-delegation

About the role

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is recruiting an HR Officer for its Baghdad Sub-delegation, working under the close supervision of the Senior HR Officer. The post covers HR management at the sub-delegation level and supports the Baghdad delegation, delivering HR services in line with ICRC and delegation policies and applicable laws. It is a 12-month fixed-term contract, open to national candidates, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Apply staff-management policies correctly, ensure information flows on HR issues and advise on them, while monitoring compliance with local labour laws and staff regulations.
• Support recruitment: review and publish job offers, evaluate candidate files, conduct interviews, act as the main point of contact for applicants, welcome and onboard new employees, and keep recruitment tools and candidate data up to date.
• Manage resident employees: counsel staff on behaviour change, handle grievances and disciplinary matters, and ensure continuity in administration.
• Support line managers on the Performance Management System, including appraisals and action plans, and give trainings on performance appraisal guidelines.
• Explain the training policy to managers and staff, advise on training priorities, and follow up internal and external training activities, including the Workforce Development Programme.
• Work with the Senior HR Officer and HR Admin Officer on accurate salary entries, monthly payroll movements, staff loans and salary advances, and IRSP benefit documentation.
• Keep HR data and records up to date in HRspace, manage the BAG HR Services service and task management, and handle onboarding, offboarding, retirement, resignation and termination cases.

Required profile

• University degree or professional diploma in Human Resources or a similar field.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years as an HR Generalist.
• Very good understanding of Iraqi labour laws and country legislation.
• Experience with a humanitarian organisation is an advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic and very good English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and prioritisation skills.

Required skills

• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with HR information systems.

What we offer

• A competitive monthly salary with benefits including a 13th salary, International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP), medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance and social security scheme.
• Career and personal development opportunities, an onboarding course and continuous training.