Head of Human Resources

Pracovní nabídka

• Location: Czechia, Prague
• Type of cooperation: Full-time Employment Contract
• Preferred start date: January 2027

We are looking for a new colleague to join our team at the MSF CZ to lead the HR department and shape the people strategy of MSF Czech Republic. The role combines strategic HR leadership and day-to-day people management with responsibility for the recruitment and engagement of Mobile Staff (medical and non-medical professionals who work on international assignments in MSF projects worldwide) from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Lead the HR strategy and HR team, ensuring alignment with MSF CZ and MSF international priorities.
• Foter a safe, supportive and engaging workplace, strengthening organizational culture and employee development.
• Advise management on people management, leadership and employee relations.
• Oversee recruitment, talent development, HR policies and compliance with labour law.
• Manage the HR budget and continuously improve HR processes and systems.
• Be responsible for recruitment and engagement of Mobile Staff from the Czech Republic and Slovakia in cooperation with MSF Austria and the wider MSF movement.
• Line management of the Departure Officer responsible for smooth departures of Mobile Staff to projects.
• Strengthen MSF's HR and employer brand through recruitment campaigns, events and partnerships.
• Represent MSF CZ in international HR forums and collaborate with colleagues and partners across the MSF movement.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED

• Master's degree or equivalent university education
• At least 8 years of HR experience, including 5 years in a management or leadership role
• Strong experience in strategic HR management and leading and developing people
• Good knowledge of Czech labour law and HR compliance
• Experience in recruitment, talent management, and employee relations
• Strong planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage sensitive situations and multiple priorities with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism
• Experience with relevant HR systems, reporting and budgeting
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
• Excellent knowledge of English and Czech (written and spoken) languages is essential
• Proven ability to build trust-based collaboration and shared accountability across organisations without formal reporting lines, with a constructive approach to feedback and conflict
• Hands-on experience in recruiting and assessing candidates for international roles is essential.
• Previous experience with MSF or another humanitarian organisation would be a strong asset.
• User knowledge of MS Office (we work on the MS 365 platform)
• Legal entitlement to work in the Czechia (residency, valid work visa etc.)

WE ARE OFFERING

• A full-time fixed-term employment contract for one year with the possibility of extension.
• Flexible working hours with core hours from 10:00 to 15:00.
• Possibility to work from home, with presence in the MSF CZ office currently required at least once a week.
• Meaningful work for one of the largest humanitarian and medical organizations in the world.
• International working environment with friendly and experienced teams.
• A fair monthly gross salary of from CZK 58.000,- in accordance with MSF's internal remuneration policy.
• Benefits including 5 weeks of annual leave, meal vouchers, sick days, loyalty days, language trainings, professional development and a contribution to sports and leisure activities.

HOW TO APPLY?

If interested, please submit your application that must include:

• your CV – with up-to-date information about your professional experience
• your Cover Letter in Czech – please indicate what you consider important for us to know but did not fit in your CV; we are interested in your personal authentic message, not generic/generated motivation.

Please note that incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the specified criteria will not be included in the recruitment process.

Applications are open until Tuesday 24th of November 2026 EOD.

Selected candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the deadline.