Senior HR Adviser (S)

Job Posting Organization:
The Organization for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is a regional security organization founded in 1975, with a mission to promote peace, stability, and democracy in Europe. The OSCE operates in 57 participating States across Europe, Central Asia, and North America, and has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. The OSCE Secretariat, located in Vienna, provides operational and administrative support to the field operations and assists the Chairpersonship in its activities. The organization employs a diverse workforce and is committed to the principles of equality and consensus in decision-making.

Job Overview:
The Senior HR Adviser (S) position is a temporary assignment for a duration of 5 months and 29 days, with the possibility of extension. This role is designed for seconded staff members and corresponds to a P4-level role in the UN common system. The Senior HR Adviser will work directly with the Director for Human Resources to provide senior-level capacity across a defined portfolio of cross-functional priorities. The position requires a strategic approach to HR modernization, focusing on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and the integration of digital tools and AI into HR processes. The adviser will be responsible for supporting the Department of Human Resources (DHR) in adapting to significant organizational transitions and evolving workforce demands, ensuring that HR services are disciplined, reliable, and strategically aligned with the OSCE's broader goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior HR Adviser will be responsible for delivering a defined HR modernization portfolio, supporting the Director in progressing priority initiatives with clear scope and expected outcomes. Key duties include driving process simplification and service redesign by identifying complex HR processes and designing user-centered approaches to improve the employee experience. The adviser will advance the Future of Work and HR innovation by anticipating trends and translating them into practical improvements. Additionally, the adviser will provide cross-functional project capacity, supporting initiatives that require coordination across various DHR functions, and conducting targeted workforce and organizational scenario analysis to inform decision-making. The role also involves bringing in external practices and benchmarking to identify HR innovations that can be adapted to the OSCE environment.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a second-level university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, organizational development, management, social sciences, or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with additional qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. The position requires a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in HR modernization, HR transformation, or closely related fields. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of delivering time-bound improvement projects in complex organizations and possess experience in HR process simplification and digital enablement.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a second-level university degree in relevant fields such as human resources management, business or public administration, organizational development, management, or social sciences. A first-level university degree may be accepted if accompanied by additional qualifying experience, in accordance with OSCE requirements.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in HR modernization, HR transformation, or closely related fields. This experience should include a demonstrated track record of delivering time-bound improvement or modernization projects in complex, multi-stakeholder organizations. Candidates must also have experience in HR process simplification, service redesign, and digital enablement, with evidence of moving from diagnosis to practical implementation.

Languages:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory for this position. Familiarity with additional languages may be considered an asset, but English proficiency is essential for effective communication within the organization.

Additional Notes:
This position is a short-term assignment for a duration of 5 months and 29 days, with the possibility of extension. It is a full-time role and is open for secondment only, meaning that candidates must be nominated by their respective participating States. The OSCE emphasizes diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The organization retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel recruitment, or modify the job description. Candidates should be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance and that the organization does not request payment at any stage of the application process.