HR Business Partner - Regional Office (three positions) at UN Women

Key Performance Indicators:

•  Timely and quality of HR operations services in the Regional Office and Country Offices;
•  Strong and responsive relationships with clients in RO and CO;
•  Recruitment and Selection processes implemented in a timely manner and according to policy and UN Women values;
•  Benefit and Entitlements processes implemented in a timely manner and according to policy and UN Women values;
•  Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues in HQ;
•  Quality tracking and reporting of data.

Competencies

Core Values:

•  Respect for Diversity
•  Integrity
•  Professionalism

Core Competencies:

•  Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
•  Accountability
•  Creative Problem Solving
•  Effective Communication
•  Inclusive Collaboration
•  Stakeholder Engagement
•  Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies

•  Excellent general HR knowledge and expertise;
•  Excellent interpersonal skills;
•  Excellent diplomatic negotiation skills;
•  Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
•  Ability to write and present ideas, concepts, and policy positions;
•  Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;
•  Ability to build and nurture relationships;
•  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
•  Strong understanding of UN Staff Regulations and Rules and human resources policies and procedures;
•  Demonstrated ability to interact with personnel at all levels within the organization;
•  Possesses a high degree of sensitivity and change management abilities to intercultural personnel and organizational dynamics;
•  Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple and simultaneous Human Resources related projects and programs in a changing environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  Master’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or relevant social sciences is required.
•  A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

•  At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management;
•  Experience in recruitment and selection, benefits administration, and workplace relations are required;
•  Minimum 3 years work experience internationally;
•  Field experience is an asset;
•  Experience as a HR Business Partner is an advantage;
•  Experience in leading a team.
•  Experience with HR modules of ERP systems is considered an asset