Administrative Assistant
Quick answer
The United Nations Secretariat is hiring an Administrative Assistant in NEW YORK to support Human Resources management and administrative tasks, with a focus on budget and finance, HR data analysis, and ERP systems. The position is entry-level and requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Role
- Administrative Assistant
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Administrative Assistant will support the Human Resources Unit of the Enterprise Programme Management Section (EPMS) of the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) in various administrative and human resources management tasks.
What you'll do
- Initiates, processes, monitors, reviews and follows-up on actions related to the administration of OICT staff's human resource activities
- Monitors administrative data and records for time and attendance, performance appraisal, training, etc.
- Provides advice and guidance to staff with respect to administrative procedures, processes and practices
- Prepares, processes and follows-up on administrative arrangements related to the official travel of staff
- Drafts routine correspondence
- Maintains up-to-date work unit records of rules, regulations, administrative instructions and other related documentation
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of five years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area
- Experience in staff administration using ERP systems such as Umoja, SAP or equivalent
- Experience with an ERP requisitioning tool and purchase orders
- Experience analyzing HR data, including personnel cost analysis, workforce metrics, and staffing trends to support organizational planning and resource management
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, five years of relevant experience, and experience with ERP systems and HR data analysis.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=286044&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Secretariat's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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