HR Officer

Short Description

Reference Number: HR Officer

Salary Grade: B2

Report to: HR Team Leader (HR TL)

Duty Station: Yangon (frequent travel to subsites)

Application Deadline: 12/11/2026

Start date: As soon as possible

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

Purpose

The HR Officer is responsible for the effective implementation and coordination of HR administration, policies, procedures, and activities across YAN, Southern Myanmar, NAY, and PAH. The incumbent ensures the consistent, efficient, and compliant delivery of HR services in accordance with ICRC policies, delegation-specific directives, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. As the designated local focal point for HR matters, the HR Officer upholds the highest standards of professionalism, neutrality, integrity, and confidentiality in all HR-related responsibilities and interactions.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files, and regularly update HRIS databases.
• Complies all HR administrative procedures and regulations to managers and employees.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for staff, including onboarding, amendments, probation, and offboarding.
• Compile payroll variables and accurate documentation for salary calculation.
• Support the HR TL in managing disciplinary cases and conflict management.
• Act as focal point for the Time Off Module (leave management).

HR Framework, SOPs & Staff Development

• Support implementation of the delegation’s HR roadmap, HR policies, SOPs, staff regulations, and applicable legal requirements.
• Improve HR workflows, promote constructive employee relations and provide guidance on HRIS tools.
• Provide regular briefings and presentation to strengthen awareness of HR policies, and procedures.
• Ensure managers and employees understand and follow Performance Management Development (PMD) processes and deadlines.
• Identify training needs, coordinate with L&D team, and support nominations for institutional training programmes.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Act as focal point for all recruitment and selection in the AoR.
• Guide hiring managers through the full recruitment cycle: job descriptions, vacancy announcements, selection and offer.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key and hard to fill roles.
• Coordinate and improve onboarding process for new hires with L&D.

Desired profile and skills

• A genuine passion for humanitarian work and a commitment to the ICRC’s principles.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on results.
• Effective communication, networking and listening skills.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, including in remote and challenging environments.
• Excellent writing and summarizing skills, and good knowledge of digital tools

What we offer

• A unique and rewarding opportunity to help the victims of violence in a fast-paced environment.
• Initial training and on-boarding organized
• A 12-month contract extendable
• A competitive compensation package including medical coverage and transportation allowances.
• A training opportunity to develop and strengthen the quality of the services provided to our beneficiaries as well as to support our staff members’ professional and personal development.

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Reports to (role)

• HR Team Leader (HR TL)

Certifications / Education & Professional experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, preferably in HR administration, recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and compliance with HR policies and applicable labour regulations.
• Experience in an international humanitarian organization is an asset.
• Excellent command of English and full proficiency in the Myanmar language.