Position Title: HR Senior Officer – HQ
Department Name: Operations – Human Resources
Supervisor of Position: Executive Director
Employment Definition: Full-Time, Part-Time, Internship, Contract
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Salary Range: $73,000-$78,000
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
- Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll,, personal information, leaves) and ensure all employment requirements are met.
- Support the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, and issuing employment contracts.
- Coordinate training sessions and other HR events for staff.
- Performed orientations, onboarding, and updated records with new hires.
- Help design, implement, and monitor the annual HR department operational plan, including the annual HQ training plan.
- Annually review the staff handbook for updates, adjust policies as necessary, and inform staff in coordination with the Executive Director.
- Serve as liaison with the HR departments in field offices to handle queries, provide general support, and offer policy guidance.
- Responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll.
- Research and review staff benefit plans and seek to maintain the highest standards of quality staff support.
- Serve as a PSEA/Safeguarding expert, offering staff training, supporting and coordinating with Safeguarding focal points at HQ and field offices, responding to complaints, updating policies, and holding investigations as needed.
- Support other functions as assigned.
Required skills and qualifications
- Three or more years of experience in human resources or employee recruitment
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and an ethical mindset
- Adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Familiarity with ADP WorkforceNow
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources or related field
- Arabic language is preferable but not required
- PSEA/Safeguarding experience required.
Please send resume and cover letter to: careers@sams-usa.net
