About Human Appeal:

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide. Human Appeal has seven International Field Offices across the globe.

Job Summary:

Human Appeal is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Junior HR Consultant to support and assist HR investigations across our global operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to local and international labor laws while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct HR Investigations:

• Support fair, unbiased, and confidential investigations into employee-related issues across various Human Appeal locations, including but not limited to harassment, discrimination, misconduct, and violation of organizational policies.
• Coordinate and assist interviews with relevant parties, collect and analyse evidence, and make objective findings based on the investigation.

Cross-Cultural Sensitivity:

• Demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity and understanding, adapting investigation approaches to different cultural contexts.
• Navigate diverse legal frameworks and cultural nuances when conducting investigations.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Assist in preparing comprehensive and well-documented investigation reports outlining the facts, findings, and recommended actions for each case.
• Assist in presenting investigation reports to the appropriate stakeholders, ensuring cultural context is considered and findings are communicated effectively.

Policy Compliance:

• Stay updated on applicable labor laws and regulations, ensuring investigations are conducted in compliance with applicable legal requirements in each region.
• Assist collaboration with legal advisors to address complex legal considerations in different jurisdictions.

Consultation:

• Assist in providing expert guidance and advice to the management and employees on HR matters, considering cultural diversity and regional nuances.
• Assist collaboration with regional HR teams to ensure a consistent approach to HR matters globally.

Training and Awareness:

• Assist in Developing and delivering global training programs to enhance organizational awareness of HR policies, procedures, and best practices, considering cultural differences.
• Support collaboration with regional teams to implement preventive measures based on investigation findings.

Collaboration:

Work closely with the HR team, legal counsel, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to HR matters worldwide.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in conducting HR investigations in a wider iNGO context, with a deep understanding of multi-regional employment laws and regulations.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Certification in HR or relevant fields is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of senior HR experience in HR investigating and consulting, preferably in the NGO sector.

Note: 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Modifications may be made to adjust to the needs of the NGO.