HR Senior Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Islamabad

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Islamabad
Grade: Administrative support - LICA-5, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Human Resources
- Administrative support
Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Human Resources

Vacancy code VA/2023/B5507/25706

Department/office AR, SAMCO, Pakistan

Duty station Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract type Local ICA Support

Contract level LICA-5

Duration 6 months

Application period 22-Mar-2023 to 05-Apr-2023

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the WHO HR Services Project Manager and the overall direction of the Head of Support Services as well as the technical guidance of IPAS HR, the HR Senior Assistant is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the timely processing, recording, completion, monitoring, and maintaining of transactions and processes covering the array of Human Resources Management service lines in accordance with UNOPS’ HR rules, regulations and policies for optimal employee and talent management. S/he may serve as the first contact for internal and external clients in resolving questions on routine and standard processes and procedures and provision of guidance and information related to HR initiatives and services to a wide range of UNOPS clients.

Functions / Key Results Expected
Support to policy development and implementation

Contribute to HR policy development and corporate HR initiatives by assisting to collect data on trends, risks and opportunities and sharing local HR best practices.
Assist with projects in support of HR initiatives for attainment of business objectives in line with the corporate HR strategy.

Advisory Services

Provide advice and guidance to personnel on administrative procedures, processes and practices for delivery of HR services.
Act as liaison between unit and internal and external clients and provides proactive customer service to expedite completion of projects, and provide information.
Ensures implementation of HR strategies and procedures for partner managed personnel (PMP) for contract management, benefits administration and travel related matters
As an interlocutor of HR, ensure that new hires' first impressions are positive and that they have all in-processing information completed.
Advise hiring management and guide personnel on routine elements of UNOPS recruitment and performance management processes, and learning and development initiatives, resources, and plans.

Talent Acquisition and Administration

Support the completion of recruitment processes including offers and rejections, and updating recruitment on-line information systems in line with UNOPS policy.
Undertakes reference checking, elements of longlisting, and organization of testing and interviews; fee calculation, minutes of general-service recruitments, finalizes selection and other process approvals.
Inform and advise UNOPS personnel, consultants, partners and project personnel on routine aspects and elements of their conditions of service and entitlements according to their contract modality, expediting actions to facilitate their efficient, timely, and client-focused onboarding.
Research precedents and present recommendations to the supervisor, taking into account institutionalized exceptions. Undertake research on a range of HR related issues and assist in the preparation of notes/reports.
Maintain monitoring systems, advising the supervisor on the status of pending requests and approaching deadlines.
Answer questions and follow-up with personnel and management to ensure completion of absences requests, performance management cycle, and other HR processes etc. in electronic information systems.
Liaise with relevant HQ and UN system units to exchange information and follow up on pending issues.
Register details as appropriate in the ERP System and in the Staffing Table
Assist in compiling data for reports related to, staffing tables, , payroll reports, salary reviews and others, as required
Process monthly payroll through the online Pay System and manually process related entitlements such as certification of payment, Travel claims etc.
Assist in processing travel claims, overtime as needed
Perform accurate calculations and verification of necessary documents for claims (travel & over time) processing within the turnaround time after receipt from region.
Maintain accurate record of all received claims as per prescribed format and financial requirement.
Follow up or process payroll verification.
Facilitate and monitor insurance claims for reimbursements
Monitor status of HR actions to facilitate timely action by supervisor and line management, including on transactions initiated, expiring appointments/contracts, and pending separation actions.
Manage record maintenance; including personnel file systems as well as provision of related statistical summaries and tracking movements of UNOPS personnel within the relevant business unit/s

Knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Provide support to the organization, facilitation and/or delivery of training and learning initiatives for personnel on HR-related topics.
Provides sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice by synthesizing of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources.
Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

Completion of Secondary education is required.
First University Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable.
Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and practices highly desirable

Experience

Minimum of five years of relevant experience in an international and/or national organization in providing HR advisory, recruitment, and/or HR-generalist services.
Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable
Proficiency in using computers and web applications is highly desirable
Experience in handling of web-based management systems is desirable.
Experience in use of HR information systems, Enterprise systems is desirable.

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