Job Description

The role

We are currently looking for HR Officer based in Vientiane Capital.

Role Purpose

To provide administrative support to the SCI Laos HR function as required in all facets of HR. Including resourcing, engagement, compensation, benefits, reward, recognition, policy, payroll, learning and development.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures.
• Conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse.

Key responsibilities:

Support Head of HR and Safeguarding in Recruitment, HRIS, and Performance & Development Management, specifically:

• Advertise employee vacancies (including required consultants, interns, and volunteers), assess applications, interview applicants, administer selection tests, prepare reports and make recommendations to management about staff appointments
• Monitoring and tracking probation/onboarding of new employees
• Maintain the personal records of employees on matters such as wages, benefits, leave and training.
• Administer pension and benefits
• Assist arranging and conduct employee training
• Assist providing advice and information to management and employees on human resource policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes
• Assist employees with work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters
• Assist administering payroll to ensure that staff salary is accurately calculated and paid as scheduled
• Facilitate the insurance compensation and medical expense claim and coordinate with insurance provider and social security organisation
• Plan and facilitate employee orientation process
• Support the continuous improvement of the human resources function overall
• Assist in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives to enhance workforce engagement and organizational effectiveness
• Participate in the review and continuous improvement of HR processes and systems to streamline operations and improve service delivery
• Coordinate employee recognition programs and Initiatives to foster a positive and motivated work environment.
• Work closely with other HR peers on any co-assignments as team operations may require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources and Administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment processes, employee onboarding, performance management, and staff development initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) with the ability to create reports, presentations, and data analysis.
• Experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to maintain employee records, generate reports, and support HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices relevant to the local context.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Lao to effectively liaise with staff, management, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain high ethical standards.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, and compliance activities is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Contract length: Short term (6 months)

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Interested candidates please submit a full application using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document including contact details of three professional referees (current and last line managers and HR department). Please also include details of your salary expectations and a copy of your ID card. Please note that we will require a copy of your Criminal Records (ໃບແຈ້ງໂທດ) later.

Save the Children International is a child-rights based organization. Safe recruitment is central to the safeguarding of children and young people that we come into contact with, and support through our programmes.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Save the children is an equal opportunities employer, qualified females, persons with disability and candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.