Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a Human Resources Officer to join our team in Mykolaiv.
About the job
You will be responsible for supporting HR operations, including recruitment, HR Administration, HR Advisory & Employee Support, HR Documentation & Compliance, HR Systems & Data Management, Leave, Time & Attendance Management, etc.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Provide HR guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and HR-related concerns Support and lead recruitment processes, including job postings, screening, interviews, and reference checks Assist with workforce planning and ensure job descriptions align with organizational structure Prepare timesheets for all employees in the Area of responsibility twice per month and provide payroll-related HR inputs Maintain and administer employee personal files and HR documentation Process hiring, transfers, contract extensions, and terminations in compliance with labor law Prepare annual leave balance summaries for management, issue Internal HR Orders, coordinate archiving with the DRC Country Office, and ensure data consistency of leave records across all HR platforms Perform role of HR User in HR Systems, including hire, termination and extension of employeesโ contracts, checking leave requests and approvals, benefits and compensation Coordinate documentation flow with other DRC offices and the Country OfficeAbout you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 2 years of work experience in Human Resources management, administration, recruitment or in the related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
Desirable
Additional certification in HR Administration and/or recruitment will be an asset.In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRCโ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.We offer
Contract length: 1 year fixed-term contract renewable depending on performance and funding after successful completion of 3 months probation period Band: H - non-managerial Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv Start date: March 2026Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councilโs Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; please refer to our website for more details.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 11th February 2026.