HR Analyst

United Nations Population Fund

Johannesburg, South Africa

Experience: 0 to 3 Years

Skill Required: Human Resources

The HR Analyst, Client Services will be responsible for coordinating/administering the recruitment of staff in the region and for supporting the Regional HR Team in the delivery and flawless execution of HR services and programmes to field-based managers and staff focusing on HR analytics, metrics and HR systems. 

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the recruitment aspects of the staff planning process: evaluating structure, job design and recruitment projections throughout the region.
  • Monitor and update recruitment plans on behalf of the HRBP and the HR Specialist, as required. 
  • Participate in operating meetings with the clients (region and COs) when possible to gain an understanding of the operating environment and business needs.  
  • Coordinate/administer all aspects of recruitment delivery, striving to minimize time to fill vacancies and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and communications to client managers and candidates.
  • Maintain the integrity and objectivity of the HR processes ensuring compliance with UNFPA’s HR  policies and recruitment objectives.
  • Support the Regional HR team with recruitment drives and work closely with the HR Adviser, Talent  Acquisition, to support any corporate batch hiring processes;.
  • Coordinate the work required for the appointment and exit processes.
  • Assemble learning materials related to onboarding, including workshops, manuals, employee  handbooks, etc.
  • Reporting to the HRBP, act as the focal point for key HR processes in the region.
  • Train non-HR staff involved in recruitment in Country Offices, such as HR Focal points and OMs, on relevant policies and recruitment processes and support them with timely advice as needed.
  • Assist with contracting of recruitment agencies, as needed, and assume responsibility for overall adherence to both procurement and financial reporting requirements in the team;
  • Ensure service levels with external suppliers are tracked for continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the tracking and monitoring of HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of core HR activities. 
  • Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance and programme delivery in the areas of duty of care, PSEA, evaluation, audit, investigations, ethics.
  • Partner with relevant UNDP-BES or local UNDP office for benefits and entitlements matters. 
  • In collaboration with DMS, PSD and Corporate HR participate in the definition and implementation of  country realignment processes.
  • Maintain and coordinate the master schedule of HR events in the regional offices where training/dissemination of corporate initiatives are included, to ensure consistency of coverage of country offices throughout the year.
  • Track HR budgets and expenditures, ensuring all is properly charged. 

Education:  

Advanced university degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related discipline.    

Work Experience: 

  • Two years of relevant work experience in human resources with focus on recruitment and/or HR client services;.
  • Knowledge of HR policies and their application in the employment life cycle.
  • Ability to understand the HR service needs of the business units.
  • Proficiency with recruitment and HR systems/software applications.
  • Strong analytical skills and mastery current office software.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, including experience in drafting reports and preparing presentations.
  • Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Proven ability to work with senior management and to work in project teams.
  • Strong collaboration and team skills. 

Languages: 

Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.

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