HR Volunteer

About the role

The War Child Alliance is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Volunteer to support its team in keeping employee records accurate and ensuring compliance with internal HR processes. The role suits someone interested in the operational side of HR and eager to gain hands-on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, update and organise physical and digital personnel files for current and former employees, and archive HR documentation according to internal policies and audit requirements
• Label, file and store HR documents correctly, including timesheets, and scan, digitise and upload records into tracking systems
• Review personnel files for missing or incomplete documentation and follow up with team members to complete records
• Review and verify leave tracking sheets and timesheets, cross-check timesheet allocations against finance data, and prepare monthly payslips with employee signatures
• Compile a monthly package for the finance team including approved payroll, employment contracts, timesheets, leave records and payslips
• Assist in drafting employee and volunteer contracts and work certificates, support onboarding and offboarding, assist with recruitment and provide general administrative support to the HR team

Required profile

• Degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field completed within the last 5 years
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to handle confidential information discreetly
• Fluency in Arabic and strong English skills
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team; flexibility and cultural sensitivity

Required skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and document management tools
• Strong interpersonal communication skills

What we offer

• 3-month volunteer contract, renewable based on needs, performance and funds
• Stipend of $400 per month
• Practical exposure to personnel records, payroll support, contracts, onboarding and recruitment
• Regular guidance and feedback from the HR manager
• Work with a humanitarian organisation and a diverse, collaborative team

To apply, send a CV and a one-page interest letter in English by November 22, 2026, covering why you are interested, your relevant studies, skills or experience, what you hope to learn, your availability and earliest start date.