KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

RECRUITMENT SUPPORT

• The Senior HR Officer will support the full end-to-end recruitment cycle for both HQ and field-based roles. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to proactively identify and document upcoming staffing needs for designated country missions and HQ departments.

• Conducting initial screening of applications and shortlisting candidates in collaboration with hiring managers.

• Organizing and scheduling technical tests, interviews, and providing support to interview panels.

• Compiling comprehensive reference check reports for selected candidates.

• Extending job offers and coordinating the smooth handover to the admin and onboarding teams.

• Ensuring all recruitment activities are conducted in strict adherence to IMPACT HR recruitment standards, organizational policy and best practices.

• Regular updates of internal recruitment tracking tools, and preparation of and participation in weekly recruitment meetings with relevant counterparts.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (L&D) SUPPORT

• The Senior HR Officer will support the Learning & Development function of the HR team to maintain key ongoing initiatives. This work will be done in coordination with the rest of the HR team members and includes among others the following projects:

• New Onboarding program - 1st session

• Competency framework soft roll out

• Onboarding program for Grade 2 and 3

CONTRIBUTION TO STRATEGIC AND STRUCTURAL PROJECTS ON NEEDS-BASIS

• The Senior HR Officer is expected to contribute to other projects of a structural nature on an ad-hoc basis. This may include supporting departmental and cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving overall HR processes, increasing efficiency, and strengthening organizational systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

HR / L&D EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated understanding of the full end-to-end recruitment cycle, preferably within the INGO or humanitarian sector.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and support Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives and performance management cycles.

• Knowledge of HR procedures, policies, and best practices.

OPERATIONAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a demanding environment.

• Ability to proactively identify talent needs and correctly assess candidate profiles based on strategic staffing and organizational requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to apply change management principles to ensure L&D initiatives are strategically implemented and effectively adopted by stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Integrity: Commitment to acting professionally while holding oneself and others accountable by operating with transparency and taking responsibility for one’s actions.

• Learning: Commitment towards personal and professional growth through a perspective of learning and thinking creatively.

• Resilience: Ability to effectively maintain focus on professional objectives while adapting and demonstrating flexibility as contexts, requirements, and circumstances change.

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with others, both internally and externally.

• Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with others from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, engaging effectively both internally and externally.

• Producing Quality Results: Ability to operationalize objectives in an organized manner, delivering results on time and to a high standard of quality.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Fluency in English and French is required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• For this position, gross salary between 5’300 CHF and 5’430 CHF monthly (before income tax). NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education and experience of staff. A contribution to medical insurance of 489 CHF per month is already included in the salary figure.

• Insurance covering professional and non-professional accidents throughout the period of employment with IMPACT

• Health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance in case of field visits/temporary deployments

• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.

• Applicants must hold a valid work permit for Switzerland or be EU/EFTA citizens

• Up to 40% of remote work on a weekly basis.