UNOPS
HR Specialist, Personnel Relations
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Permanent
People and Culture GroupThe People and Culture Group (PCG) drives the right cul...
People and Culture Group
The People and Culture Group (PCG) drives the right culture and working environment in UNOPS by enabling UNOPS to deliver on its strategic intention through:
embedding of UN core values and standards;
developing fit-for-purpose People & Culture standards, policies, systems and platforms; and,
creating an optimal working environment in which personnel are able to flourish and perform at the highest level to achieve UNOPS’ mission.
The Role
The HR Specialist, Personnel Relations reports to the Deputy Director, People and Culture, and is the focal point in PCG on all personnel relations and representation matters.
S/he is responsible for advising internal stakeholders - including personnel (staff and individual contractors), staff and personnel associations, and management - on the interpretation and application of UNOPS’s HR/people policies.
The HR Specialist assists the Deputy Director in developing and implementing systems, policies and procedures to foster and mature UNOPS’s personnel relations architecture while providing relevant training and support to personnel, staff and personnel associations, and management on these systems, policies and procedures.
S/he ensures that personnel relations practices are well embedded across UNOPS and reinforce the organization’s culture - aligned to UN core values, enhancing accountability, and promoting transparency and communication.
In performing their role, the HR Specialist, Personnel Relations applies strategic thinking, demonstrates high levels of discretion in handling sensitive topics, and manages communications with stakeholders effectively.
Personnel Relations Advisory Policy Development and Implementation...
Personnel Relations Advisory
Policy Development and Implementation
Training and Support
Relationship Building
Trend Monitoring and Analysis
Provide expert advice and guidance to personnel, staff and personnel associations, and management on HR issues related to personnel relations.
Under the guidance of PCG management, ensure that UNOPS has a framework and mechanism for effective personnel representation, including regular fora for global personnel representation and management discussions.
Coordinate all PCG communications with personnel representatives, through regular interactions and updates, agenda setting and internal follow-up on related issues.
Through the PCG Director, update and advise EO on relevant personnel relations issues to ensure effective communications and prioritization of relevant issues
Establish the new global personnel forum. Facilitate the forum’s activities, coordinate all forum meetings on behalf of PCG and ensure robust follow-up on relevant forum action items.
Contribute to the development and drive implementation of PCG systems, policies and procedures related to personnel relations.
Ensure that personnel relations policies are continuously aligned with the organization’s strategic goals, culture, and UN core values. Focus on enhancing organizational culture through effective personnel relations.
Focus on initiatives that strengthen organizational culture rooted in UN values and promote efficient and effective management-personnel relations.
Provide training and support to personnel, personnel and staff associations, and management on staff relations policies and procedures.
Foster a culture of understanding and compliance with personnel relations policies.
Develop, maintain, and facilitate effective working relationships with personnel, personnel and staff associations, and management.
Promote a positive and collaborative working environment through effective partnering with stakeholders across different units, functions, and regions of the organization.
Collaborate with stakeholders to address and resolve personnel relations issues effectively.
Collaborate with other HR professionals to ensure consistency and alignment of HR policies and practices.
Participate in the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives.
Monitor and analyze trends in personnel relations issues and recommend appropriate actions to address them.
Proactively identify and resolve emerging personnel relations challenges.
The HR Specialist, Personnel Relations contributes to fostering and strengthening UNOPS’s organizational culture of leadership, accountability, transparency, communication and collaboration through the development and implementation of effective personnel relations policies and practices which are aligned with the organization’s strategy.
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent)...
Education
Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, employee relations, or related areas.
Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to staff/personnel relations.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills is desirable.
Knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.
Contract type: ICAContract level: International ICA-2
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