HR Partner

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Description

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• Provide HR support and advice to designated group or business units by responding to requests, analysing situations, interpreting IUCN policies and guidelines, and recommending sound and workable solutions.
• Act as a single point of contact for the employees and managers in the units he/she supports, developing a trusting and consultative relationship with all levels of managers and employees.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the units’ strategies and work and build relationships with senior management to improve overall capacity to manage people in the unit.
• Build manager and staff knowledge of HR policies and practices through regular information and training.
• In conjunction with the relevant Manager, manage the recruitment and selection of internal and external applicants from initiating terms of reference and position requirements to reference checks, offers and relocation support.
• Provide leadership and support on the complete range of Human Resources activities including employee relations, conflict management, employee grievances, benefits and compensation, full employee life cycle, including separations, inclusion and workplace health initiatives, learning and development, workforce planning, organisation structure, etc.
• Be the point of contact to the HR Partner – Corporate Services & Ramsar to support him/her on the application of HR policies and processes.
• Ensure the timely completion of all activities of the performance development cycle, build managers and staff capacity to develop their performance and others through feedback conversations.
• Escalate any issues or cases that cannot be resolved or that generate significant risks for the organisation to the Head, Global HR Operations in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in the design and planning of global HR programmes and initiatives and lead the implementation for his/her portfolio of units.
• Responsible for data integrity of his/her portfolio in IUCN HR Systems.
• Maintain knowledge of local regulations and current practices pertaining to Human Resources.

• Height to ten years of demonstrable hands on experience as an HR generalist, with at least five years working with an international workforce.
• Experience in people management. Knowledge of Swiss employment laws an advantage.
• Bachelor in Human Resource Management, Business or Public Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of HR and organisational development disciplines, including recruitment, employee life cycle administration, employee relations, compensation and benefits practices, performance management, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, and change management.
• Ability to use diplomacy and discretion in handling matters which are confidential and/or sensitive in nature.
• The capacity to build trusting and collaborative relationships with employees and managers at all levels, keen ability to coach and guide.
• Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, in one-on-one situations, in group settings, and with employees of all levels.
• To be results driven and have a comprehensive approach to managing all HR processes from end to end; from administrative to highly strategic.
• Ability to troubleshoot, follow projects through to completion, and make decisions with limited information.
• Fluency in English. Working knowledge of French is Highly desirable and a clear advantage.

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