HR Administration Officer

About the role

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is recruiting an HR Administration Officer for its Baghdad Delegation, reporting to the Senior HR Officer. The role manages and ensures accurate, timely and compliant payroll processes, including calculations, statutory deductions and contributions, final dues and related controls and reconciliations, in line with ICRC policies and national laws. It also provides autonomous HR administrative and absence management support, keeping HR documentation and data accurate.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll for the Baghdad Delegation and support the Mosul Sub-delegation, including social contributions, income taxes and related payments and filings.
• Calculate final dues, unpaid leave and death or retirement cases, and review monthly salary, contribution and tax reconciliations for the Senior HR Officer's validation.
• Keep payroll data in a confidential library with controlled access, process payroll procedure changes and assist the Senior HR Officer with annual payroll compliance, audit and accounting controls.
• Prepare staff contracts, amendments and extensions, and maintain personnel files for all employees.
• Issue ICRC ID cards for mobile and resident staff, and manage the BAG HR Services and Task Management system.
• Update HRspace with staff absences, share monthly leave balances, the Resident Staff NoC list and medical card updates with the relevant departments.
• Provide staff with support letters such as work certificates, visa letters and bank letters.

Required profile

• University degree or professional diploma in Human Resources or a similar field.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years managing payroll, tax and social security files.
• Strong knowledge of Iraqi labour laws and country legislation, and established relationships with Tax and Social Security directorates.
• Fluency in Arabic and very good English; experience with humanitarian organizations is an advantage.
• Very good communication, organizational and prioritization 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, medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance and social security scheme.
• Career and personal development opportunities, an onboarding course and continuous training.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract open to national candidates; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications close on 28 October 2026.