HR Analyst, Client Services, Division for Human Resources, Johannesburg, South Africa + Other D[...]

HR Analyst, Client Services, Division for Human Resources, Johannesburg, South Africa + Other Duty Stations, P-2 (1 Post + ROSTER)

• Level: P-2
• Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
• Duty station: Johannesburg

Note: All recommended candidates who are not selected for this position, will be rostered for future HR Analyst, P-2 positions.

The Position:

As a member of the Client Services Team serving Regional and Country Offices, you will be working closely with the Sr. HR Business Partner / HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP / HRBP) in the regional office assigned, in the provision of delivering the full range of high-quality HR services and programs to clients in the Regional Office and in Country Offices.

You will report to the Sr. HRBP/HRBP.

Job Purpose:

The HR Analyst, Client Services will work closely with the Sr. HRBP / HRBP at HQ in the delivery and flawless execution of HR services and programmes to field-based managers and staff. The HR Analyst will support managers in staffing matters concerning talent sourcing, recruitment, onboarding and induction, mobility, performance management, workforce planning, HR operations including contract management, contributing to policy development and advice training and career development and data analytics.

You would be responsible for:

• Develop a strong understanding of the rationale underlying HR policies to apply and interpret for staff and management on policies, processes and practices;
• Support the delivery of the full range of HR client services on the employment life cycle from recruitment and onboarding to contract management and separation;
• Use agreed metrics to measure service delivery in the client area, prepare monitoring reports and recommend corrective action;
• Research to adjust/improve HR policies, processes, practices or programs when warranted;
• Prepare briefs, reports and presentations for clients or internally in the team, as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

An advanced university Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development or related discipline is required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of two years of progressively relevant experience in HR management providing strategic HR support to a large client base, and on a global level is required;
• HR experience within UNFPA is considered an asset;
• Strong analytical skills – ability to extract data, identify trends and raise to the attention more senior staff with recommended actions;
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills – ability to coordinate several work-streams in parallel, while maintaining attention to details;
• Ability to handle confidential information and build a trusting rapport with staff at all levels of the Fund;
• Excellent knowledge of information technology systems and tools.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages (Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese), depending on the duty station of assignment, is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.