Human Resources Officer

US$ 71,335 net per annum, plus post adjustment (currently US$ 56,782). Salary is free of income tax in the United Kingdom.

Recruitment and Selection

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection activities across the Organization, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Advise hiring managers and review and assess recruitment requirements, determine appropriate recruitment strategies, and oversee the development and execution of recruitment plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead the design and implementation of candidate assessment methodologies and selection processes to ensure transparent, merit-based and competency-driven recruitment outcomes.
• Review and endorse recruitment recommendations and related documentation prior to submission for approval.
• Monitor and evaluate recruitment effectiveness, service delivery standards and workforce acquisition outcomes, recommending corrective actions where required.

Outreach and Talent Attraction

• Support the implementation of outreach and sourcing strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates.
• Lead initiatives aimed at strengthening employer branding and enhancing the Organization's visibility within relevant professional, academic and multilateral networks.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with universities, professional associations, international organizations and talent networks to support recruitment objectives.
• Design and coordinate initiatives to improve workforce diversity, geographical representation and gender balance, monitoring outcomes and recommending enhancements where necessary.

Workforce Planning, Innovation and Reporting

• Lead workforce planning initiatives across the Organization, undertaking workforce analysis and forecasting activities to support strategic decision-making and organizational priorities.
• Develop and maintain workforce planning frameworks, tools and methodologies to support effective talent acquisition, succession planning and workforce sustainability.
• Analyse workforce trends, staffing risks and talent gaps, and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior management on workforce strategies.
• Coordinate organizational succession planning and talent pipeline initiatives, identifying critical workforce risks and proposing mitigation measures.
• Prepare strategic workforce reports, briefing papers and presentations for senior management decision-making.

Strategy, Policy Development and Process Improvement

• Contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment, outreach and talent acquisition strategies.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and innovative approaches to increase efficiency and enhance the candidate experience.
• Support the implementation and optimization of recruitment systems, digital tools and data-driven recruitment practices.

General

• Coordinate the work of junior HR personnel, consultants and temporary staff, providing direction, coaching and performance feedback as appropriate.
• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives and working groups involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster collaborative relationships with managers, staff and stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of HR services and workforce solutions.
• Maintain awareness of developments in human resources management and contribute to organizational knowledge-sharing and capability-building initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

• Adopts a proactive and innovative approach in identifying and working towards improvement in all functional areas and applies creativity and sound judgement to problem-solving.
• Experience in planning and organizing work effectively. Capacity to receive feedback and progress in a constructive manner.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a hands-on and solutions-oriented approach.
• Take ownership of all responsibilities; delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Strong influencing skills, with the proven ability to build trusted relationships with staff members and managers and the ability to stimulate others to positive action.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to draft effectively, strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build consensus, collaboration and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels including in an international, cross-cultural context.
  

• A minimum of five years of  relevant experience in workforce planning, recruitment and selection is essential.
• Work experience in a multilateral/international organisation, experience within the UN common system as well as managing a diverse team will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in providing recruitment feedback.
• Experience in leading human resources related projects.

• A first-level university degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, Employment Relations or a relevant field is essential
• Professional certifications in Human Resources is an advantage.
  

• Advanced level of proficiency in English, both written and oral, is essential. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations will be desirable.
  

• Fostering a collaborative work environment, and ensuring the effective delivery of organizational objectives in line with established standards and policies is essential. 
• Proven track record in developing and implementing policies, with the ability to adapt effectively to new situations and emerging challenges.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Proficiency in leading and coordinating Human Resources projects.