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Human Resources Assistant

LocationNEW YORK
LevelEntry
Posted4d ago
Human Resources

Quick answer

The United Nations is hiring a Human Resources Assistant in New York for a temporary position, providing administrative support in recruitment, placement, and staff entitlements management, with a focus on human resources policies and procedures.

Role
Human Resources Assistant
Organization
United Nations
Location
NEW YORK
Level
Entry
Category
Human Resources

The role

The Human Resources Assistant will provide administrative support in recruitment, placement, and staff entitlements management, as well as general office support services.

What you'll do

  • Participate in the selection of candidates for secretarial, clerical and related categories positions
  • Assist in the filling of posts for all categories
  • Review and process requests for entitlements
  • Provide advice and answers general queries on recruitment, placement and relocation
  • Maintain human resources-related automated systems and applications
  • Prepare written responses to queries concerning HR-related matters

What it takes

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • A minimum of seven years of experience in human resources management, administrative services or related area
  • Experience in the administration of staff entitlements and benefits using an ERP system such as SAP (UMOJA) or equivalent
  • Experience in the implementation of the United Nations common system, or other similar international organization's human resources policies, procedures and practice
  • Fluency in English (UN Level II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment

What you'll bring

Knowledge of human resources policiesprocedures and practicesAbility to use initiative and make appropriate linkages in work requirementsExperience in the administration of staff entitlements and benefitsExperience in the implementation of the United Nations common systemExperience in the administration of staff entitlements and benefits using an ERP system such as SAP (UMOJA) or equivalent

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in NEW YORK.

Is the job remote?

The job is not remote; it is based at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least seven years of experience in human resources management, and fluency in English (UN Level II).

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by visiting the provided link.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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