HR Officer

Are you a proactive, organized, and people-oriented HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact?

We are seeking an energetic HR Officer to join our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EME) Area Office team in Bratislava. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing end-to-end recruitment, streamlining HR administration, and supporting the complete employee lifecycle across an international mission-driven organization.

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?    

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage the full recruitment cycle: draft and post job ads, source and screen candidates, and participate in interview panels.

• Coordinate candidate communications and facilitate smooth, welcoming onboarding experiences for new hires.

Employee Lifecycle & Operations

• Oversee employee lifecycle administration, including new hire documentation, contract updates, and accurate HR data maintenance.

• Manage leave and absence tracking in compliance with internal policies.

• Act as a reliable point of contact for staff inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.

HR Administration & Payroll

• Maintain comprehensive HR record-keeping to ensure compliance with organization policies and local employment legislation.

• Support payroll processing by compiling month-end inputs and reviewing employee expense reimbursements.

Event & Logistics Support

• Provide operational support for organization events, including travel arrangements, visa application processing, and logistics planning

• Contribute to ad-hoc HR and operational projects as needed.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on HR experience. (ideally in a generalist role)

• Bachelor´s degree in Human Resources Management, Economics, Administration, Public Policy/Administration, or other similar discipline

• Fluent in both English and Slovak with great cross-cultural communication skills.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a problem-solving mindset.

• Experience with any HRIS (we use Workday)

• Active support of HFHI Values:
     - Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
     - Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
     - Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.  Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

• Work-Life balance: 40 hours a week with Alternative Work Schedule providing some degree of flexibility on how long, where, and when you work.

• Meal vouchers: 8,50 € per day fully compensated by the employer.

• Transportation, internet, and cell phone allowance (starting from 82€ monthly)

• Contribution to DDS in the amount of 6% of the gross salary

• Medical benefit-membership at ProCare or annual credit for medical expenses (starting from 430 €)

• Multisport card or UpDejeuner benefit credit (monthly contribution of 11€)

• Employee recognition portal

• Extra personal days off

• Sick days

• Retreats and teambuilding activities organized by Habitat

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to work for an International NGO contributing to eliminating poverty around the world and positively impacting millions of people annually