Human Resources Officer (2 positions)

Job Posting Organization:
The positions are located within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters, specifically under the Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support (DOS). The One Executive Office (One EO) was initiated as part of the UN80 reform initiative, which aims to consolidate administrative functions across various Secretariat entities into unified service platforms. The DOS was established to provide comprehensive operational support and advisory services to various entities within the UN, including departments, peace operations, and regional commissions. The Division of Administration in New York offers administrative support functions such as human resources, budget, finance, and facility management to UN entities globally. The One EO provides a full range of administrative and operational services to New York-based Secretariat client entities, including human resources management and financial administration. The two positions will report to the Chief of Human Resources, Client Desk 5, which supports the Department of Global Communications, the Development Coordination Office, and the Resident Coordinator System.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing new human resources policies and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Organization. This role requires maintaining effective communication with UN Agencies to ensure harmonization of HR practices. The officer will monitor the implementation of HR policies and serve as a point of contact for regional HR policy questions. The position involves preparing reports, leading special HR projects, and coordinating HR matters with other agencies. The officer will also oversee recruitment processes, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, and will represent HR in regional meetings. The role includes advising on staff administration, benefits, and entitlements, as well as identifying staff development needs and designing appropriate programs. The officer will also be involved in performance management and career support, ensuring that staff are aware of available training opportunities and compliance with performance appraisal systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Human Resources Officer will carry out a variety of duties including: developing and implementing HR policies and procedures; monitoring the implementation of these policies; representing HR in regional meetings; preparing reports and leading HR projects; overseeing recruitment processes including vacancy announcements and candidate selection; advising on staff administration and entitlements; identifying staff development needs; designing and evaluating training programs; providing performance management advice; and mediating conflict and grievance cases. The officer will also supervise junior HR officers and conduct salary surveys to assess the labor market. Additionally, the officer will be responsible for preparing classification analyses of jobs and providing guidance on classification policies.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Successful completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics or related fields is an advantage. Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or administration, with experience in a regional or multi-country environment being essential. Experience in handling conduct and discipline matters in an international organization is also required, along with experience in implementing change management initiatives and applying HR policies in the UN common system or a comparable organization.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education, or a related field is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is considered an advantage.

Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration, or a related area is required. Candidates should have experience in HR administration and talent acquisition in a regional or multi-country environment, as well as experience in handling conduct and discipline matters within an international organization. Experience in implementing change management initiatives and applying HR policies in the UN common system or a comparable international organization is desirable. Additionally, two or more years of experience in data analytics or a related area is also desirable.

Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, proficiency in English is required, while knowledge of French is desirable. The minimum required level for English is UN Level II, which includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking. For French, the minimum required level is UN Level I for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Additional Notes:
The appointment against this post is open for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension based on funding availability. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance in its staff and encourages female candidates to apply. Candidates recruited through the young professionals program who have not served for a minimum of two years in their initial assignment are not eligible to apply. The UN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, and reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request.