HR Business Partner Specialist

UNDP; Bonn; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP in Bonn seeks an HR Business Partner Specialist to deliver strategic HR services to RBAS and Country Offices, aligning with People for 2030. You will lead workforce analytics, workforce planning, and change management, partnering with Talent Management and Organisational Effectiveness to provide client-specific solutions compliant with UNDP policies.

Requires advanced degree and 5+ years in HR management in international settings; proficiency in HR data analysis and policy interpretation;

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, business, public administration, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years with Master's or 7+ years with Bachelor's in HR management.
• Experience with UN/UNDP HR policies and international settings desirable.
• Proficiency in computer and office software packages required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to workforce planning, analytics, and organization development.
• Generate and analyze workforce data to provide strategic HR recommendations.
• Prepare HR reports and advise on recruitment initiatives.
• Interpret HR policies and ensure quality assurance of people management standards.
• Monitor recruitment and transaction processes.
• Support capacity development and knowledge management within HR staff.
• Contribute to organization development and change management; advise on structures.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Workforce planning

HR analytics

Talent sourcing

Policy interpretation

Change management

Strategic HR

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in approximately 170 countries, focusing on poverty eradication, reducing inequalities, and building resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) within the Bureau for Management Services (BMS) anchors the global HR function, providing strategic direction, policy setting, and advisory services. This role supports the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) and its Country Offices.

Job purpose: The HR Business Partner Specialist will deliver a comprehensive range of strategic HR services to the Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS) and its Country Offices. The primary aim is to ensure these entities can effectively attract and manage talent, fostering a high-performance culture characterized by innovation and informed risk-taking. Aligned with the People for 2030 Strategy, the role supports effective HR management, workforce analytics, performance monitoring, and business process improvements. Collaboration with Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness teams is key to providing strategic HR advice and developing client-specific solutions that are fair, consistent, and compliant with UNDP policies. The role also supports UNDP's portfolio approach, encouraging horizontal collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include contributing to workforce planning, analytics, and organization development by generating and analyzing workforce data to provide strategic HR recommendations. This involves preparing HR reports, advising on recruitment initiatives, and advocating for best HR practices. The role also entails interpreting HR policies, ensuring quality assurance of people management standards, and monitoring recruitment and transaction processes. Additionally, the HR Business Partner Specialist will facilitate capacity development and knowledge management within HR staff, and contribute to organization development and change management by providing input on strategies, organizational design, and supporting senior managers in implementing structural changes.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, or Human Resource Management is required. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's) with two additional years of qualifying experience will be considered.

Work experience: A minimum of five years of relevant HR management experience (with a Master's degree) or seven years (with a Bachelor's degree) is required. Experience with UN/UNDP HR policies, strategic HR advisory services in international settings, organizational design, change management, talent sourcing, and HR data analysis is desirable. Proficiency in computer and office software packages is required.

Skills:

Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results
• Think Innovatively
• Learn Continuously
• Adapt with Agility
• Act with Determination
• Engage and Partner
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion

Cross-Functional/Technical Competencies:

• System Thinking
• Portfolio Management
• Communication
• Relationship Management
• Human Resources Strategic Planning
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Sourcing and Outreach