Senior HR Advisor - People & Policy (f/m/d)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private, non-governmental, humanitarian organisation that provides medical aid in over 70 countries worldwide. The headquarter of the German section is in Berlin. Here, you will work with over 300 employees in various departments every day to support people in need. Our organisational culture is based on diversity, progress, and open and respectful cooperation. We evaluate incoming applications solely on the basis of professional qualifications and consider them regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief system.

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Senior HR Advisor - People & Policy (f/m/d)

you will set strategic direction within the HR function and provide expert advice to support informed decision‑making, innovation, and effective implementation in line with the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Germany organisation’s strategy, culture, and long‑term development.

Location: Berlin

Start Date: 01.06.2026

Permanent

Full-time / Part-time: ( 80-100%)

Application Deadline: 06.04.2026

As a team member, you will support our projects on site - without actually being there. You will be responsible for the following tasks

1. Drive a holistic HR governance approach by aligning HR policies, organisational development initiatives, and administrative processes within MSF Germany’s strategic framework.
2. Review and continuously develop HR policies in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders, strengthening equity, diversity, and inclusion while supporting the desired organisational culture and structure.
3. Review and further develop MSF Germany's reward system, including tangible and intangible benefits, to ensure competitiveness as an employer and to support attraction, retention, and motivation of staff.
4. Lead HR projects within your area of expertise in line with agreed objectives and governance structures, supporting structured change processes and the successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
5. Advise on and guide co‑determination processes in compliance with legal requirements and internal governance standards, ensuring constructive collaboration and sound decision‑making.
6. Strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange with HR counterparts in similar organisations and MSF partner sections, leveraging synergies and sharing best practices across the network.

The following professional qualifications and personal qualities are important to us

1. Minimum 5 years of HR experience, including proven experience in compensation & benefits, HR policy design, job evaluation (grading) and change management.
2. Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
3. Experience in international or large-scale organisational HR operations.
4. German: Can communicate confidently in most work situations and participate in discussion (B2 Level).
5. English: Can communicate fluently and effectively in complex professional contexts (C1 Level).
6. Confident use of HR information systems, compensation & benefits tools, and reporting platforms.
7. Solid understanding of salary benchmarking, benefits administration, HR processes and HR policy compliance.
8. Ability to advise senior management, lead HR projects, and manage stakeholder engagement across the organisation.

Hard facts

1. From 4.350€ to max. 5.503€ starting salary (for full-time employment) + 13th monthly salary
2. 30 days holiday plus days off on 24. and 31.12.

Life Balance

1. Flexible working hours and part-time models
2. Mobile working with presence in our office depending on work requirements incl. technical equipment
3. Work from another European country for up to 6 weeks a year
4. Sabbatical

Nice to have

1. Office: kitchens, fruit/snacks, drinks, modern equipment
2. Job ticket or Deutschlandticket subsidy
3. Urban Sports Membership
4. Bicycle cellar
5. and much more

Trainings

1. Choice of various further training opportunities
2. Access to e-learning platforms
3. Offers/topic weeks on mental health, well-being and EDI
4. Coaching