Closing date: 27 Aug 2026 Starting position: October 1st 2026 Duration : 12 Months Place of work : Ramallah or Beit Jala with frequent travel to field locations Status : Fixed term national contract under Palestine labor law Deadline for applications: Terre des hommes does not set a deadline for applications for this position, recruitment is open until the position is filled. Terre des hommes (Tdh) : The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact. Main responsibilities: The HR Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational management of all Human Resources functions within Tdh Palestine. This role ensures that the delegation is staffed with qualified, competent, and motivated personnel who actively contribute to improving the lives of children and their families. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the HR Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture, promoting staff engagement, and aligning HR practices with Tdh’s mission and strategic objectives. The position oversees workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, staff development, and employee relations, while ensuring compliance with Tdh’s Global Code of Conduct, internal policies, Child Safeguarding standards, and HR procedures. In addition to strategic responsibilities, the HR Manager manages core administrative functions such as payroll, leave administration, contract management, and benefits, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to local labor laws and organizational policies. Furthermore, the HR Manager works to build the capacity of HR staff at mission level, fosters a safe and respectful work environment, and supports managers in applying best practices in people management. Ultimately, this role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff, ensuring that HR systems and processes enable the organization to achieve its humanitarian goals effectively and ethically. Specific responsibilities: HR Strategy & Governance · Translate operational and institutional needs into local HR strategies and annual action plans aligned with Tdh’s global People Strategy. · Provide strategic input on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent needs. · Conduct HR organizational assessments and propose improvements. · Ensure Tdh’s values and safeguarding principles are respected. · Contribute to building an HR information system and provide analysis to inform and improve HR related decision making processes. Policy, Compliance & HR Framework · Develop, update, and implement Staff Regulation, HR memos and SOPs in line with l