HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Quick answer
The Department of Operational Support is hiring an in-office Human Resources Assistant in New York to provide operational and administrative HR support through September 2026.
- Role
- HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
- Organization
- Department of Operational Support
- Location
- New York, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Human Resources
- Apply by
- 2026-07-02
The role
The Department of Operational Support is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join the Client Support and Special Situations Section at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The role involves supporting complex operational requirements, including recruitment, entitlements administration, and staff development, to facilitate the transition and liquidation of client entities. The successful candidate will manage HR-related systems, provide advisory support, and ensure compliance with organizational policies. This is a temporary position available until September 30, 2026.
What you'll do
- Participate in candidate selection, screening, and interview processes.
- Assist in the administration of entitlements and classification requests.
- Manage HR automated systems and process personnel actions in UMOJA.
- Provide administrative support for staff training and development workshops.
- Draft correspondence and prepare periodic reports on HR-related statistics.
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 7 years of experience in HR or administrative services (5 years with a university degree).
- Proven experience with ERP systems like UMOJA or SAP.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Proficiency in English required.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
This position is subject to local recruitment and is not eligible for allowances or benefits applicable to international recruitment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This position is located in New York at the United Nations Headquarters and is considered an in-office role.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least seven years of relevant experience in HR or administration (reduced to five with a degree), proficiency in UMOJA or similar ERP systems, and strong knowledge of HR policy.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application must be submitted by July 2nd.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Operational Support's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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