Human Resources Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) was established in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly. Its mission is to provide retirement, death, disability, and related benefits for staff of the United Nations and other member organizations of the Fund. The UNJSPF serves over 80,000 beneficiaries across 190 countries and manages benefits in 18 currencies. It supports more than 140,000 participants working in 25 member organizations. The Fund has offices in New York and Geneva, with additional liaison offices in Nairobi and Bangkok. The organization employs around 250 staff members from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and it is committed to providing unique career growth opportunities within the United Nations Common System. The office is located in Manhattan, close to Grand Central Station, in a modern facility known as the One Dag Hammarskjöld building. More information can be found at www.unjspf.org.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Officer position is situated within the Human Resources Team of the Business Support Section (BSS) at the UNJSPF. The incumbent will report to the Human Resource Team Lead in the Office of Investment Management. The role involves providing comprehensive human resources support to managers and staff, preparing special reports, and leading human resources projects. The officer will be responsible for recruitment and placement activities, including identifying vacancies, preparing job announcements, conducting interviews, and overseeing the selection process. Additionally, the officer will administer entitlements, provide career support, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. The position requires a proactive approach to human resources management, with a focus on supporting staff development and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Resources Officer will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Providing advice and support to managers and staff on human resources matters.
• Preparing special reports and leading human resources projects.
• Identifying upcoming vacancies and coordinating with client offices.
• Preparing vacancy announcements, reviewing applications, and short-listing candidates.
• Arranging and conducting interviews for candidate selection.
• Reviewing recommendations for candidate selection and preparing job offers.
• Monitoring recruitment activities and recommending procedural changes as necessary.
• Supervising Human Resources Assistants in administrative transactions.
• Advising on the interpretation and application of policies and regulations. 1
• Administering salary and benefits entitlements and reviewing policies for necessary changes. 1
• Providing career development advice and designing induction programs for new staff. 1
• Advising on performance management and assisting with the performance appraisal system. 1
• Analyzing job classifications and providing guidance on classification policies. 1
• Collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and support decision-making.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Additionally, candidates must hold a Human Resources Partner Certification. The position requires a strong understanding of human resources policies and practices, as well as the ability to apply them effectively in an organizational context.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant fields such as human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, or education. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by qualifying experience. The Human Resources Partner Certification is mandatory for this role.

Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management. This experience should include at least five years within the United Nations Common System and proficiency in using HR modules of ERP systems, such as Umoja. Additionally, candidates should have experience with Application Tracking Systems, such as Inspira, and a background in designing and implementing human resource strategies. Experience working on organization-wide strategic HR projects is desirable, particularly for at least two years.

Languages:
The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French. For this position, proficiency in English is required, with a minimum level of II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking according to the UN Language Framework. Knowledge of French is considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position is subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, and staff members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. The appointment is subject to adherence to the United Nations Financial Disclosure Programme and compliance with the Office of Investment Management's Code of Ethics. The recruitment process does not involve any fees, and reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities. Candidates must provide accurate information in their applications, as reference checks will be conducted for those under serious consideration.