People & Culture Manager

About the Organization

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) tackles some of the most severe humanitarian crises worldwide, aiding communities devastated by conflict and disasters to regain health, safety, education, economic stability, and empowerment. Established in 1933 by Albert Einstein, IRC operates in over 40 countries and numerous U.S. cities, impacting millions by restoring safety, dignity, and hope.

Context in South Sudan

Operating since 1989, IRC South Sudan runs one of its largest country programs addressing conflict aftermaths, climate shocks, and food insecurity. Its comprehensive programs include health, nutrition, water and sanitation, protection and women's empowerment, education, and economic recovery through a network of field offices across several states, supported by emergency and community partnerships.

Position Overview

The People & Culture (P&C) Manager will lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of compensation, benefits, HR information systems, workforce data management, and P&C compliance in South Sudan. This role ensures the program's competitive and fair compensation, accurate HR data management, and strict adherence to South Sudan labour laws, IRC policies, and donor standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic reviews of pay and benefits; develop and maintain competitive, equitable salary structures and benefits schemes including medical insurance, gratuity, leave, and statutory entitlements.
• Oversee payroll and staff benefits administration via supervision of P&C staff, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and punctuality for each payroll cycle.
• Manage HRMIS and workforce data systems across Juba and field offices, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates, capacity building, and reporting excellence.
• Ensure compliance with South Sudan labour law, IRC global HR policies, and donor requirements; maintain audit-ready contracts, personnel files, and payroll records.
• Maintain an updated, accurate record management system aligned with IRC's audit standards.
• Prepare and manage comprehensive reporting for South Sudan, including monthly and quarterly updates on diversity, global matrices, HR strategy, and P&C plans.
• Lead periodic compensation benchmarking, workforce data, and compliance reporting for senior leadership.
• Manage and support P&C team members with clear objectives, mentoring, and upskilling.
• Coordinate with legal advisors to remain informed on legal changes and their implications.
• Contribute to P&C strategy development and execute audit recommendations related to compensation, benefits, HRMIS, and compliance.
• Act as deputy to the Deputy Director, People & Culture for relevant matters as needed.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related discipline; advanced HR certifications are advantageous.
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including 3+ years in mid-to-senior roles focusing on compensation, benefits, HRIS, or compliance within INGOs or similar humanitarian organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and administering compensation and benefits programs.
• Proficient in HR information systems and workforce data management and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of South Sudan labour laws and donor HR compliance regulations.

Behavioral Competencies

• Emotional maturity with ability to handle confidential pay and personnel data discreetly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation.
• Highly organized, attentive to details, and proactive in managing tasks.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced skills in spreadsheets and HRMIS software.
• Effective change leadership and management skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.

Work Environment and Conditions

This office-based position is located in Juba, with approximately 20–30% travel to field offices throughout South Sudan.

Organizational Values and Policies

• All IRC staff adhere to core values and standards of conduct including Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality, supported by strong policies on beneficiary protection, child safeguarding, anti-harassment, and fiscal integrity.
• IRC maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards safeguarding violations and ensures thorough background checks and reference verification.
• The organization prioritizes narrowing the gender gap in leadership and offers supportive measures such as flexible hours, maternity leave, transport support, and gender-sensitive security.
• IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fair hiring free of any discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
• Staff are expected to uphold IRC's standards of safeguarding, conflict of interest management, fiscal responsibility, and reporting misconduct.