Human Resources Specialist

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How can you make a difference? 

Under the joint supervision of the HR Manager in PG and the HRBP for DAPM, EO & GORaF, The HR Specialist executes HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures. Furthermore, the HR Specialist will be responsible for providing strategic and process improvement support to HR Business Partnering including recruitment and talent management:

• Proactively collaborate with clients to help fulfill their business goals through anticipating HR-related needs and presenting subsequent plans of action.
• When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze issues and interpret established HR guidelines to recommend solutions and further actions required.
• Collaborate effectively with other DPC sections and centers of expertise to provide coherent solutions for clients.
• Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organization’s interests.

Working under the supervision of the HR Manager Programme Group the HR Business Partner is responsible for supporting an assigned portfolio of clients on a broad range of HR services responsibilities. 

• Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.
• Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
• Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.
• Ensures all ongoing recruitments are completed within the timelines and in compliance with UNICEF policy. Provide advice on adequate solutions to fill staffing needs and promote diversity and inclusion principles across PG various locations.
• Ensure timely follow-up and provision of adequate support to management and staff involved in the mobility exercise.
• Provide day-to-day advice on various HR areas to staff and management according to requests received and redirect to relevant stakeholder as necessary. Provide timely support to enable clients to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently.
• Contribute to going PGHR initiatives, such as Talent Management, Strategic Plan process and implementation plan for PG and Workplace Culture initiatives.
• Contribute to division’s efforts in managing change implication for staff due to the HQEI, CSC, and restructuring /repurposing roles etc 
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. 

Working under the supervision of a HR Manager DAPM, the HR Business Partner is responsible for supporting an assigned portfolio of clients on a broad range of HR services responsibilities for the Office of the Evaluation.

• Contribute to Evaluation office goals and action plans on organizational culture, performance management, and talent management, and support with internal communication of Evaluation Office HR ongoing initiatives and achievements.
• Support HR initiatives that support organizational culture change, improve results, and staff development and explain the scope and ramifications of proposed HR initiatives, promoting understanding of their purpose and functional advantages.
• Contribute to division’s efforts in managing change implication for staff due to the HQEI, CSC, and restructuring /repurposing roles etc.  
• Providing support to the HR Cone Lead for creating and implementing Talent Management Strategy for Data Evidence Functions/RPME function, including support with proactive mobility and carer development of both DAPM, EO and GORaF divisions.

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Minimum requirements:

• An Advanced University Degree (Masters) in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology, or other related social science field is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of HR management.
• Demonstrated ability of providing technical and strategic leadership to staff as an HR business partner in designing and implementing successful strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions, and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve same. 
• Ability to innovate, think critically and engage in creative problem solving on a wide range of HR issues.
• Able to embrace and manage change and able to take calculated risks when necessary.
• Excellent knowledge of organizational and HR information technology systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to take initiatives and build strong, productive relationships. 
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. 

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/576290

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