National Project Personnel - Human Resources Specialist

Location: Full-time position at the hirify.global office in Kyiv, Ukraine

Company

hirify.global is a United Nations specialized agency supporting food security, agricultural production, and vulnerable communities in Ukraine through humanitarian and development programmes.

What you will do

• Act as a local HR focal point for managers and personnel, providing guidance on policies, contracts, onboarding, separations, and personnel matters.
• Coordinate recruitment plans and manage end-to-end hiring processes for national and international affiliate workforce positions.
• Develop and review Terms of Reference and recruitment documentation in line with organizational standards.
• Coordinate interviews, selection panels, candidate evaluations, reports, and onboarding activities.
• Manage contract renewals, extensions, separations, HR records, staffing data, and workforce monitoring systems.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

Requirements

• University degree in human resources, administration, business, psychology, international relations, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, recruitment, or HR support services.
• Working knowledge of English and Ukrainian at proficiency level C.
• Nationality of Ukraine is required.
• Experience with recruitment and selection, contract management, personnel administration, HR policies, databases, records management, and workforce monitoring tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, coordination, communication, and follow-up skills, with the ability to work autonomously.

Nice to have

• Professional certification in human resources.
• Experience with UN agencies, international organizations, INGOs, or international HR contexts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with HR information systems or ERP platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Three-month appointment with a possible extension of up to 12 months.
• Work within a multicultural international organization focused on integrity, inclusion, diversity, and professional conduct.
• Support for a respectful, collaborative, and wellbeing-oriented workplace.
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete online profile and letter of motivation through the hirify.global recruitment portal before 8 October 2026.
• Applicants may be asked to complete performance assessments and authorize verification of employment, education, character, and other relevant records.
• Selected candidates undergo reference and background checks.