HR Programs & Mechanisms Specialist

WHO; Lyon; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WHO is seeking an HR professional in Lyon to manage the day-to-day implementation of specialized HR mechanisms and programmes, and to serve as the focal point for guidance on policies and administrative requirements.

The role involves initiating, processing, monitoring, and closing HR cases, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with global and regional teams. Strong analytics, ERP/HR system experience, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint are essential.

Qualifications

• First-level university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, behavioral sciences, or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in HR management desirable.
• At least two years of professional HR experience including recruitment, HR operations and administration of HR programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day implementation of specialized HR mechanisms and programmes.
• Serve as focal point for guidance on policies, procedures and administrative requirements.
• Initiate, process, monitor and close HR cases with compliance checks.
• Coordinate with HRT, Finance, GSC, and Regional Offices for issue resolution.
• Prepare correspondence, briefing notes and recommendations.
• Produce reports, statistics and dashboards for planning and decision making.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Policy compliance

AI in HR

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Advanced degree or certification desirable

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Job description

WHO is seeking an HR professional in Lyon to manage the day-to-day implementation of specialized HR mechanisms and programmes, and to serve as the focal point for guidance on policies and administrative requirements.

The role involves initiating, processing, monitoring, and closing HR cases, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with global and regional teams. Strong analytics, ERP/HR system experience, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint are essential.