Location: HQ Prague, Czech Republic
Start Date: October/November 2024
Position Type: Full-time
Contract: One year with a desirable extension
About People in Need (PIN): People in Need (PIN) is one of the largest non-profit organizations in Central and Eastern Europe, operating in the fields of humanitarian and development aid, human rights support, and social inclusion.
Currently, over 2000 employees work for PIN's Relief and Development Department across 23 countries on 3 continents and our 16-member HR team is looking for a new colleague! We are seeking someone who will be a good fit to our team, who already has comprehensive HR knowledge and who enjoys conducting interviews with international candidates. Is that you? Then don't hesitate to apply!
You will work from our headquarters in Prague, collaborating closely with other HR team members and other support departments.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Guide employees from their first day until their last, handling processes related to recruitment, onboarding, and the career and personal development of international colleagues working in PIN’s country programs abroad.
- Coordinate the entire recruitment process for senior expert positions in PIN’s country programmes with candidates from all over the world.
- Collaborate closely with management at both regional and national levels.
- Manage essential HR administration, including workforce planning, employment contracts and amendments, maintaining HR databases in the SAP system, and supporting regular evaluations with current international staff.
- Provide HR process consultations and support to colleagues from other departments.
- Regularly meet with international colleagues, listening to and addressing their needs.
- Understand and implement internal international policies, procedures, and manuals effectively into practice.
- Contribute to the development and promotion of PIN's HR activities to the public through job fairs, public events, and Assessment Centers.
We Expect From You:
- A genuine interest in people; the ability to communicate sensitively while respecting diverse cultural backgrounds. Previous experience working in a multicultural environment or with international teams is an advantage.
- Experience in HR as an HR Generalist or Recruiter, including conducting interviews.
- Excellent English proficiency (as it is the primary language of communication) and fluency in Czech.
- Strong organizational skills and systematic approach to work.
- Ability to adapt to changes and unexpected situations smoothly.
- Independence in organizing your work and solving non-standard situations.
- Practical experience with HRIS systems, such as SAP, for managing personnel data is an advantage.
- Proactive approach in identifying organizational needs and proposing and implementing innovative HR solutions.
What We Offer:
- Starting salary based on your experience; 40,000 – 43,000 CZK for full-time position.
- 25 days of annual leave and additional sick days.
- Comprehensive onboarding support and ongoing development opportunities, including participation in various technical and soft skills training, language courses, and opportunities for internal training in topics connected to humanitarian work.
- Laptop and mobile phone with a company plan available for personal use.
- MultiSport card for access to numerous sports facilities.
- Flexibility with occasional home-office arrangements.
- A company culture based on openness and informal relationships.
- Diverse and creative work with an international reach.
- Offices in the center of Prague with Mamacoffee available on-site.
- On-site kindergarten located on the ground floor of our building.
- Opportunities to participate in exciting events organized by PIN, such as the One World Festival, as well as regional events like retreats, knowledge-sharing sessions, and general meetings.
- Dog-friendly office environment.
How to Apply?
Are you interested in this position? Great. Send us your CV and short cover letter in English via our application form.
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.
People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp) . People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
