Your missionOverview:We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Volunteer to support our team in maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with internal HR processes. This role is ideal for someone interested in the operational side of HR and eager to gain hands-on experience.
Key Responsibilities:Employee records and filing* Maintain, update, and organize physical and digital personnel files for current and former employees * Archive and structure HR documentation in line with internal policies and audit requirements * Label, file, and store HR documents correctly, including timesheets * Scan, digitize, and upload HR records into tracking systems
Record review and follow-up* Review personnel files to identify missing or incomplete documentation * Follow up with team members to complete employee records
Timesheets, leave, and payroll support* Review and verify leave tracking sheets and timesheets accuracy * Cross-check timesheet allocations against finance data and maintain the records * Prepare monthly payslips, collect employee signatures, and archive signed copies * Compile a monthly package for the finance team, including approved payroll, employment contracts, timesheets, leave records, and payslips
HR operations support* Assist in drafting employee and volunteer contracts and work certificates * Support the onboarding and offboarding of personnel * Assist with recruitment activities * Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed
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How To ApplyInterested candidates are encouraged to submit their application, including a CV and an interest letter, both in English, by November 22, 2026.
Your interest letter (maximum one page) should briefly cover:
About UsThe War Child AllianceThe War Child Alliance Foundation is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to supporting children affected by armed conflict. We work alongside partners, governments, educators, caregivers and communities to strengthen children’s wellbeing and learning, protect them from harm, and ensure that war does not define their futures.
Central to our approach are evidence-based methodologies, using research and learning from thirty years of experience to build evidence of what works and expand effective approaches across different contexts.
Our global teams work across different countries and regions, bringing together expertise and experience from diverse contexts. War Child currently operates in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine, and Yemen. We also have Member Alliance offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Children in Conflict in the US. https://www.warchild.net/
Safeguarding and IntegrityOur work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - HomeJustice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work.
