HR Administration Officer

About the role

The HR Administration Officer will manage payroll processes and provide autonomous HR administrative and absence management support for the Baghdad Delegation, ensuring compliance with ICRC policies and Iraqi labour laws.

Key responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll, including calculations, statutory deductions, final dues, and confidential filing.
• Prepare staff contracts, amendments, extensions and maintain accurate personnel files.
• Update HR systems with staff absences, leave balances and ensure compliance with social security and tax authorities.
• Support senior HR officer with annual payroll compliance, audits and liaison with tax and social security bodies.

Required profile

• University degree or professional diploma in Human Resources or related field.
• Fluency in Arabic and very good English.
• Minimum 5 years progressive HR experience, at least 3 years in payroll, tax and social security management.
• Strong knowledge of Iraqi labour laws and established relationships with local tax and social security authorities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite proficiency.
• Experience with HR information systems (e.g., HRspace).

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package including 13th salary, retirement plan, medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance and social security.
• Opportunities for career and personal development, onboarding course and continuous training.