Human Resources Analyst

Based in the New York, the UNOPS SDC supports the United Nations Secretariat, United Nations Nations Development Programme as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services.

Under the overall guidance of the SDC HR Specialist, the HR Analyst ensures effective delivery of HR services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. He/she interprets and applies HR policies, rules and regulations, implements internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The HR Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale.

• Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNOPS policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control, proper design and functioning of the HR management system.
• HR business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the portfolio.
• Analysis and elaboration of proposals on the strategic approach to recruitment in coordination with Project Managers, proper use of contractual modalities, forecast of the staffing needs, performance evaluation and staff career development management.
• Management of actions related to human resource activities, e.g., recruitment (including annual recruitment plans), job descriptions, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, organization of interview panels, placement, performance appraisal, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UNOPS rules and procedures.
• Coordination and implementation of recruitment processes including input in design of recruitment process while working closely with Project Managers.
• Provision of administrative and logistical support to general recruitment process including the identification of processes which required strengthening, developing proposals and facilitating solutions in close coordination with HR Advisers and Supervisors.
• Responsible for maintaining the Human Resource recruitment table for assigned projects.
• Information and advice to personnel on the conditions of service, duties and responsibilities.
• Management of contracts in and outside oneUNOPS. Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through oneUNOPS in close coordination with Service Centres as required.
• Preparation and/or review of human resources submission requests to CPC/ASB/ASP, in accordance with relevant Procurement/HR guidelines.
• Proactive coordination of the flow of work and advice Portfolio Managers as required.
• Support to the implementation of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process. 
• Liaison with relevant HQ and UN system units to exchange information and follow up on pending issues.
• Set-up and maintenance of files/records while following established procedures for record keeping.
• Participate in planning and supporting the implementing of Learning and Training initiatives of the Cluster.
• Organization of training for the personnel on HR-related topics.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in human resources

Education 

• A Master's degree in related field (HR, Business administration, Sciences or related field). 
• A first -level university degree in combination with two additional qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• Desirable progressive responsible experience in the field of Human Resources at the national or international level for candidates who hold a Master's degree.  Candidates with a bachelor's degree require two years of experience in the field mentioned.
• Experience with UN/UNOPS policies and procedures, especially in the field of human resources highly desirable

Language Requirements:        

• Fluency in written and oral English.  Knowledge of second UN working language desirable.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.