HR Specialist

JDC has a great opportunity for an HR Specialist to become part of a global HR team. The HR Specialist will work in a range of HR capacities with teams based in Israel, Europe, Africa and Asia, and will participate in the implementation and support of global HR projects. With employees in multiple locations across the region, this is a challenging and rewarding position for the right candidate.



Responsibilities:

Provide HR support for employees at all stages of the employee life cycle.
Ensure compliance in various jurisdictions through engagement with legal counsel and local payroll, and subsequent action.
Participation in and support of workforce planning and salary review processes.
Maintenance and update of employee details within HRIS.
Support of the annual Performance Review Process.
Preparation of HR-related consultant contracts, processing of invoices.
Provision of data analysis and reports as needed.
Participate in the development of new HR systems, processes, and operations.
Support employee well-being (including organization of local and global corporate events, recognition programs, monitoring workplace well-being etc.).
Consult with managers and staff on various HR issues.
Additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in education in Psychology, Human Resource Management, or a related field is preferred.
5-10 years of experience in HR positions, preferably in a global company with a branch structure, preferred.
Familiarity with labor laws in European countries – an advantage.
Able to lead organizational processes, including remotely.
Able to multitask and prioritize tasks.
Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Strong leadership skills.
Proactive self-driven with the patience to grasp complex processes and a focus on the bigger picture.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent Hebrew and English required, Russian an advantage.
Openminded, flexible

We offer:

Work in an international organization with a multi-cultural environment.
Involvement in global HR projects, being part of a global HR team.
Use of advanced HR technologies for various and interesting tasks.
Professional development and learning opportunities.
Workplace in Jerusalem, flexibility to work part-time from home.

Additional details:

Employment type: Full-Time Position
Location: Jerusalem (Hybrid)
Reports to: HR Director
Start Date: Immediate



About JDC

Join The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian assistance organization. JDC works in around 70 countries and in Israel to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and help Israel overcome the social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Our reach extends beyond the global Jewish community by providing immediate relief and long-term development support for victims of natural and man-made disasters worldwide.

JDC has over 100 years of experience providing social and humanitarian services to Jewish people. You can learn more about JDC at www.jdc.org .

Why work at JDC?

The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Europe, Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Together, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others