Senior Human Resources Assistant

About the role

The Senior Human Resources Assistant provides technical and administrative support for recruitment, staff administration, and HR operations within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters. Reporting to the Chief of Unit, the role ensures compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery of HR services to New York‑based client entities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify upcoming vacancies, support recruitment planning, and advise hiring managers on the Staff Selection System and related guidelines.
• Guide clients on examinations, assessments, testing platforms, and competency‑based interviews.
• Screen applications, prepare candidate summaries, and support interview panels as note‑taker or ex officio member.
• Maintain recruitment files, track vacancy status, and compile recruitment data to meet service delivery standards.
• Assist with classification requests, prepare background documentation for reviews and appeals, and respond to routine classification queries.
• Support onboarding, including preparation of Offers of Appointment, travel and relocation entitlements, and verification of references and academic credentials.
• Ensure completion of clearance requirements and support issuance of contractual documents.

Required profile

• Proven experience in HR administration, recruitment, and staff classification.
• Familiarity with UN recruitment processes, Staff Selection System, and related policies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple HR cases simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global organization supporting UN mandates.
• Exposure to a wide range of administrative and HR functions.
• Professional development in an international environment.