Human Resources Assistant

About the role

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to client entities within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters. Reporting to the Chief of Unit, the role assists with recruitment, entitlement administration, and general HR services.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in candidate selection, screen applications, conduct preliminary interviews, and manage roster searches for secretarial and clerical positions.
• Assist in filling posts across all categories, including reference checks, salary calculations, offer preparation, and coordination of competitive recruitment examinations.
• Process personnel actions, entitlement requests, and classification changes through the Umoja system.
• Serve as first point of contact for routine HR inquiries, conduct exit interviews, and prepare HR‑related reports and data analyses.
• Provide general office support, including correspondence drafting, budget input, file management, and scheduling.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; HR certification desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of HR or administrative experience (5 years with a university degree).
• Experience with UN or similar international organizations is a plus.
• Proficiency in English (UN Level II) and knowledge of French is advantageous.

Required skills

• Use of Umoja HR and finance modules.
• Familiarity with Inspira or comparable recruitment and onboarding platforms.