Human Resources Planning Specialist

Geneva

Organization: WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
Location: Geneva
Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Human Resources
Closing Date: Closed

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\: please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

a. Organizational Setting

The temporary position is located in the HR Planning Section of the Human Resources Management Department (HRMD). This Section is responsible for ensuring that WIPO can achieve its mission by having the right people with the right skills and competencies in the right place at the right time through\: supporting managers in the design and implementation of workforce plans within the results-based management (RBM) framework; the provision of workforce analytics to inform decision-making; the recruitment of staff with the skill and abilities that the Organization will need in the future; and sharing accountability with managers in job design and ensuring human resources are used effectively to support the goals of WIPO.

b. Purpose Statement

The incumbent is expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative and judgement. S/he will focus on collaborating with managers on workforce planning initiatives to meet their long-term strategic workforce plans; building, and refining HR analytics capabilities to ensure timely, accurate and insightful information is available to decision makers; and providing a proactive and consultative HR service to management and staff in sectors under her/his responsibility.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the HR Planning Section.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

a. Build or assist to build the Organization's workforce planning capability, analyzing current business plans and creating workforce designs, implementing planning strategies and processes across businesses, and advising on recruitment strategies;

b. Contribute to building and refining strategic HR analytics capabilities using a variety of systems, processes and metrics to generate insights from data on the Organization's human assets, providing explanations to concerned stakeholders; and provide authoritative advice and guidance on the effective use of HR analytics by business partners to ensure succession planning, talent management and optimum resourcing;

c. Conduct high-level research, analysis and review of complex workforce issues, and provide authoritative advisory services to program managers on workforce plans and on adapting the Organization's workforce to evolving business realities and constituents' needs; and guide the implementation of new organizational structures in accordance with strategic HR priorities;

d. Recommend optimal business strategies based on historical performance, predictive HR analytics and scenario-based analysis; measure and quantify the impact of key talent initiatives, and drive the compilation and use of the talent/HR analytics agenda across the Organization;

e. Advise managers in establishing clear roles and responsibilities for staff in the context of overall organizational design and classification standards to ensure compatibility across the Organization; ensure robust forward planning for workforce resources;

f. Undertake other tasks as required.

3. Requirements

Education (Essential)

Advanced university degree in Human Resources Management, Economics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration or related field. A first-level university degree in a relevant discipline plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the minimum years of experience required below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience (Essential)

At least seven years of professional experience in workforce planning and data analysis including in the field of Human Resources Management.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Language (Desirable)

A good knowledge of French.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Client orientation, with the ability to deliver a high quality client service, improving service execution, delivery and outcomes.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships.

Ability to present and promote the Organization's position on HR matters in a clear, concise and accurate manner.

Strong data analysis/reporting skills, as well as skills in gap analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; initiative in resolving complex and sensitive issues; tact and discretion.

Competent user of Mircrosoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to work with ERP and HR planning systems.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Project management skills, ability to work on projects from initiation to completion through experience and drive for results.

4. Organizational Competencies

1. Communicating effectively.

2. Showing team spirit.

3. Demonstrating integrity.

4. Valuing diversity.

5. Producing results.

6. Showing service orientation.

7. Seeing the big picture.

8. Seeking change and innovation.

9. Developing yourself and others.

5. Information

Annual salary\:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment. The post adjustment (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances. The figures quoted below are based on the April 2019 rate of 67.0%.

P4
Annual salary	$72’637
Post adjustment	$48’667
Total Salary	$121’304
Currency USD

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations (not applicable for the External Offices).

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

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Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening. Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.

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