Human Resources Officer

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Description

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How can you make a difference? 

Join our team providing support to the People & Culture Manager and colleagues in the unit by executing People & Culture services through applying knowledge of theoretical People & Culture models, as well as understanding of organizational People & Culture policies and procedures.

Below are the key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Business Partnering

• Through research of policies and analysis of data, provide support to the People & Culture Business Partner in advising their clients on People & Culture -related needs and developing subsequent plans of action.
• Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on People & Culture 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.

Strategic Human Resources

• Liaise with the People & Culture Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate People & Culture strategy formulation and global implementation. Provide feedback and make recommendations on the establishment and improvement of People & Culture systems, policies and processes.
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of global policies, procedures and introduce innovation through sharing of best practices and knowledge learned.

Support to Implementation of assigned People & Culture Services

• Provide support to various or one specific People & Culture occupation (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development etc.) to help their supervisors in implementing efficient client services that help either attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber.
• When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established, formal guidelines to address and recommend solutions or further actions required.

Learning and Capacity Development

• In collaboration with business owners, support the design and delivery of learning plans for staff.
• Contribute to the mapping of competencies for all staff included in the assigned client portfolio, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline.
• Research on efficient and cost-effective learning products which enable staff to develop their skills and competencies.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
• Provide orientation briefing to new staff.

People & Culture Data Analytics

• Collect, interpret and analyze People & Culture data to help inform decision making on People & Culture processes and strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to optimize data quality.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A University Degree (Bachelor) in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
• Work Experience: Two years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

Skills

• Technical
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management.
• Ability to identify issues, conduct rigorous research, and make conclusions and recommendations.
• Strong research, planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology systems and tools.
• Interpersonal and Communication
• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.
• Ability to empathize with client managers, supervisors and staff while advocating for consistent and equitable applications of promulgated People & Culture regulations and rules.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in French is required and a good working knowledge of English is an asset. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/577104

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