Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 01/07/2026
PUI in all four corners of the world
With 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:
- Provides assistance to nearly 6 million beneficiaries
- With a budget of over € 100 million per year
- Spread across 22 countries, on 5 continents
- Thanks to the involvement and commitment of:
- More than 2500 national employees
- Approximately 180 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
- And 110 employees at headquarters
PUI operates in 10 sectors and distinguishes itself through its integrated approach to responding to crises. This method aims to identify and understand all the needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams mobilize to provide a comprehensive response to all the fundamental needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises, from the immediate crisis to the moment, until they regain their autonomy and dignity.
A closer look at the Human Resources Department
The Head Office Human Resources Department currently has 20 employees divided into two services: Recruitment and Skills Development (RDC), and Human Resources Management (GRH).
And what about the Human Resources Director in all of this?
As Human Resources Director, you will propose and implement the human resources policy that addresses the challenges and constraints of the Association. As a member of the Management Committee, you will oversee the entire Headquarters and Field Office scope (approximately 3,000 people), directly managing the Headquarters staff (approximately 110 people) and Expatriate staff (approximately 180 employees) of the Association, and delegated management to field offices for all national staff.
For this purpose, your responsibilities will be as follows:
- Strategic direction and management: You will participate in defining the development priorities and main strategic directions of the Association. You will contribute to the evolution of the organizational model and be proactive in monitoring, alerting, and arbitrating HR risks.
- Human Resources Development and Management: You will lead HR development (recruitment, career management, training, performance evaluation). You will oversee administrative management, payroll, and the deployment of appropriate tools and systems (HRIS). You will ensure good working conditions and the prevention of psychosocial risks.
- Management and coordination: You will lead the HR Department’s strategy and budget. You will recruit, manage, and support your Service Managers on a daily basis.
- Social Relations: In coordination with the general management, you will manage relations with employee representative bodies (CSE and trade union organizations) to ensure constructive social dialogue.
- Representation and communication: You will participate in defining the Association’s positioning and develop its Employer Brand and its reputation.
The challenges that await you:
Supporting the strategic developments of the Association, ensuring the management of projects and change management (digitalization, HRIS deployment, workforce planning), while supervising an HR team dedicated to a global scope of 3000 people.
What you will need to succeed
- Education You can demonstrate higher education in Human Resources, minimum bac +4.
- Experience: You have at least 7 years of professional experience in HR. A minimum of 5 years of successful experience managing large teams and managers is required. Experience in the humanitarian sector (at headquarters or in the field) is highly valued.
- Skills: You have strong skills in social management and labor law. You have an aptitude for strategic development, project management, and change management.
- Required qualities: You demonstrate leadership and the ability to motivate others. You are a good listener, diplomatic, empathetic, and caring. You are proactive, have excellent stress management skills, and a strong commitment to the Association’s values.
- Languages: Are you fluent in French and English (with excellent writing and formatting skills)? This is essential for this position!
A word from the manager
“Join the Management Committee to lead the Human Resources strategy of our Association and support the development of our employees, both at Headquarters and internationally. We look forward to welcoming you!”
PUI will offer you
- Status: Autonomous Manager
- Salary: starting from €61,560 gross per year, depending on profile and experience
- Medical coverage: 100% of health and life insurance benefits
- Coverage: Coverage of 50% of the transport ticket and 60% of the Restaurant Vouchers (with a face value of 10 euros / day)
- Rest: 5 weeks of paid leave per year, rest for managers on a fixed-day contract
Our commitments
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is committed to preventing all types of undesirable behavior in the workplace, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and to promoting the well-being of the children and adults with whom PUI comes into contact. PUI expects all employees to carry out their professional duties and responsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework .
All PUI employees will undergo appropriate training and commit to promoting, disseminating and respecting the principles set out in its ethical charter.
The successful candidate for this position will potentially have access to personal data concerning children and vulnerable adults in the course of their work (category 2 in the Safe Recruitment risk classification). Therefore, all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, which may include criminal record and terrorist financing checks.
Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore adheres to the strict principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will under no circumstances solicit financial contributions for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any information suggesting otherwise is fraudulent; please disregard it.
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to Erwan Le Grand, General Manager, at the following address: recrutementRH@premiere-urgence.org with the reference DRH26 in the subject line of your email.