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This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.
1. Organizational Context
a. Organizational Setting
The post is located in the HR Business Support Services Unit (HRBSS) of the HR Operations Service, Human Resources Management Department. The HRBSS unit is designed to facilitate administrative staffing matters, ensuring the delivery of efficient services within a culture of customer orientation. This includes contract management for all categories of employees; staff entrance and exit formalities; and provision of HR advisory services to managers.
b. Purpose Statement
The Onboarding and Contracts Associate administers the onboarding, contract life-cycle and separation of employees. S/he responds to queries from other business units on contract-related matters, identifies issues and contributes to the enhancement of enterprise systems and IT tools related to the administration of staffing need, to increase efficiency, simplify processes and provide a positive overall employee experience.
c. Reporting Lines
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Human Resources Operations Manager/ Head of the HRBSS unit.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
a. Administer and oversee the delivery of services relating to the full contract life-cycle of staff members on temporary, fixed-term, continuing and permanent appointment as well as interns, fellows, and employees on other contractual arrangements.
b. Support and manage a smooth onboarding process of newly recruited employees, interns, fellows, etc. and facilitate the induction process.
c. Assist the HR Operations Manager in the accurate and timely provision of HR and advisory services to managers in the area of contract management and staff movements from outside and within the Organization. This involves ensuring the efficiency and client satisfaction through improvement of processes and procedures and development of tools to maximize efficiency and simplify procedures.
d. Provide advice and support to other HR Operations colleagues, and supervise tasks performed by General Service staff.
e. Participate in internal committees and meetings; prepare inputs for papers and reports, organize meetings and attend inter-agency meetings on matters under the responsibility of the Unit and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
f. Support and coordinate the definition, development and improvement of business processes, workflows and data insights, participating in the review, evaluation and enhancement of enterprise systems, tools and technologies related to the onboarding and employee life-cycle experience.
g. Lead initiatives to streamline the HR client experience by facilitating effective access to the HR Operations Service for leaders, managers and employees; and improve service delivery and functional resilience by moving towards more efficient digital self-service channels while ensuring clarity, credibility and consistency in issue resolution.
h. Manage the work of the unit in the absence of the HR Operations Manager.
i. Perform other job-related duties as required.
3. Requirements
Education (Essential)
First-level university degree in human resources management, law, public or business administration, or related field.
Education (Desirable)
Certification in People Analytics.
Experience (Essential)
At least three years of relevant professional experience in human resources management, administration, or a related field.
Experience (Desirable)
Relevant experience in an international organization.
Experience in analyzing, defining and improving business processes.
Customer service experience.
Language (Essential)
Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).
Language (Desirable)
Good knowledge of French (written and spoken).
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Excellent knowledge of contract administration, preferably within the UN common system.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines.
Client orientation, tact and discretion.
Ability to communicate effectively and to present arguments clearly and logically in writing and orally.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and drafting skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Computer literate. Very good command of Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and related business and communications tools.
Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Job Related Competencies (Desirable)
Knowledge of the UN common system of salaries and allowances.
Knowledge of HCM (Workday, Oracle, Success Factors etc.) and Case Management Applications (Service Now, Salesforce etc.).
4. Organizational Competencies