Human Resources Specialist (Policy), HR, Montreal, Canada

United Nations; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations in Montreal is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Policy), P-4, to lead HR policy issues. The incumbent reviews existing policies, identifies gaps, and proposes changes to align with best practices.

S/he develops new policies, monitors adherence, and provides guidance on policy interpretation within ICAO Staff Regulations and related issuances. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Human Resources, the role requires independent work, adherence to priorities, and skilled

Qualifications

• Lead expert on HR policy issues; review policies and identify gaps/omissions; propose changes according to best practices.
• Develop new HR policies, monitor compliance, and provide guidance and interpretation on HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist HR policy advice to designated partners on complex cases.
• Formulate, apply and interpret ICAO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and other HR-related issuances.
• Advise management on administrative risks/implications of HR policies and contractual modalities.

Skills

HR policy analysis

Policy development

Regulations interpretation

Advisory skills

Job description

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Human Resources Specialist (Policy), HR, P4

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 285891

Job Network : Management and Administration

Job Family : Human Resources

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-4

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 285891 Job Network : Management and Administration Job Family : Human Resources Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-4
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : MONTREAL
Department/Office : International Civil Aviation Organization Date Posted : Oct 4, 2026
Deadline : Nov 4, 2026

The post of HR Specialist (Policy) is located in the Human Resources Branch. The incumbent serves as the lead expert on HR policy issues, reviewing existing policies and identifying critical gaps/omissions, making proposals for change according to established best practices, developing new policies, monitoring for compliance/adherence, and providing guidance, advice and interpretation on a wide range of HR policies and procedures. S/he also provides specialist HR policy advice and expertise, as required, to designated business partners on specific, potentially complex cases, and substantive expertise on the formulation, application and interpretation of ICAO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and other HR-related issuances. S/he also provides risk-based analysis and advises management on the administrative risks/implications associated with HR policies and contractual modalities. S/He carries out the functions of the post under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Human Resources. The incumbent is expected to work independently, in accordance with established priorities and approved work plans, the People strategy and directives, Council decisions and audit recommendations, as well as decisions and instructions by senior management.