Human Resources Specialist, P-3, Division of People & Culture (DPC), NYHQ, Temporary Appointment (364 days)

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, a bright future

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team works closely with partners and stakeholders to strategically align HR with business needs. HRBPs invests their holistic knowledge of HRM to guide leadership, management and staff and provide them with sound, tailored, and coherent HR solutions. They address HR related needs and proactively advise their partners on appropriate strategies and measures. The HRBP team also collaborates with DHR Centers of Expertise, Regional HR teams and GSSC to support the rollout and implementation HR Reform, policies, practices, tools, and much more. Staff on these positions require an in-depth understanding of the HR function and how it relates to supporting the organization's business objectives and works in close partnerships with respective stakeholders.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the joint supervision of the HR Manager in PG and the HRBP for DAPM, EO & GORaF, The HR Specialist executes HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures. Furthermore, the HR Specialist will be responsible for providing strategic and process improvement support to HR Business Partnering including recruitment and talent management:

• Proactively collaborate with clients to help fulfill their business goals through anticipating HR-related needs and presenting subsequent plans of action.
• When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze issues and interpret established HR guidelines to recommend solutions and further actions required.
• Collaborate effectively with other DPC sections and centers of expertise to provide coherent solutions for clients.
• Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organization’s interests.

Working under the supervision of the HR Manager Programme Group the HR Business Partner is responsible for supporting an assigned portfolio of clients on a broad range of HR services responsibilities. 

• Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.
• Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
• Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.
• Ensures all ongoing recruitments are completed within the timelines and in compliance with UNICEF policy. Provide advice on adequate solutions to fill staffing needs and promote diversity and inclusion principles across PG various locations.
• Ensure timely follow-up and provision of adequate support to management and staff involved in the mobility exercise.
• Provide day-to-day advice on various HR areas to staff and management according to requests received and redirect to relevant stakeholder as necessary. Provide timely support to enable clients to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently.
• Contribute to going PGHR initiatives, such as Talent Management, Strategic Plan process and implementation plan for PG and Workplace Culture initiatives.
• Contribute to division's efforts in managing change implication for staff due to the HQEI, CSC, and restructuring /repurposing roles etc 
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. 

Working under the supervision of a HR Manager DAPM, the HR Business Partner is responsible for supporting an assigned portfolio of clients on a broad range of HR services responsibilities for the Off