HR Associate (Partner Personnel)

UNOPS; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS Islamabad Office is seeking an HR Associate (Partner Personnel) to deliver comprehensive HR support to partners, ensuring compliant management of contracts, payroll and benefits.

You will collaborate with client focal persons, assist in recruitment, maintain HR records, process travel and insurance entitlements, and contribute to HR policy development, reporting to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts, payroll and benefits administration.
• Proficient in MS Office, G-Suite and web-based HR systems.
• Experience in recruitment and selection processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to partners' personnel contracts and payroll.
• Assist recruitment: job postings, screening, interviews coordination.
• Maintain accurate HR records and provide HR policy updates.
• Coordinate with client focal persons and partners on HR matters.

Skills

HR processes

Payroll administration

Recruitment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Secondary school or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

G-Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Highlight

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of UNOPS projects by providing essential HR support to partners. The position offers exposure to a variety of HR functions, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and professional development within the UN system.

About The Project Office

Since 1999, UNOPS has been a committed partner in Pakistan, supporting the country’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNOPS focuses on delivering essential services, including strengthening health systems, expanding access to WASH facilities in remote areas, and improving infrastructure for schools and communities. We also support emergency response efforts, delivering critical medical supplies and essential services during times of crisis. Through close collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, development partners, donors, and UN agencies, UNOPS works to build resilient, sustainable communities. Leveraging expertise in project management, procurement, human resources, and infrastructure, we provide tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize development impact.

Role Purpose

The HR Associate (Partner Personnel) is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support services to UNOPS partners, ensuring efficient and compliant management of personnel contracts, payroll, recruitment, and benefits administration. The role contributes to the smooth operation of partner projects by facilitating effective communication and coordination between UNOPS and its partners. This role reports to the Project Manager and collaborates with the HR Assistant team to provide comprehensive support for the efficient delivery of HR services.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• HR Services Support
• Manage partner personnel contracts, ensuring compliance with UNOPS rules, regulations, and policies.
• Process payroll for partner personnel accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance on insurance benefits and entitlements to client focal persons for further communication to partner personnel.
• Process travel claims payments for partner personnel, ensuring accuracy and adherence to travel policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records for partner personnel.
• Recruitment Support
• Support the recruitment of different positions for partners, following UNOPS recruitment processes.
• Assist in the preparation of job descriptions, posting of vacancies, screening of applications, and coordination of interviews.
• Ensure compliance with UNOPS recruitment policies and procedures.
• Coordination and Communication
• Liaise with the client focal persons from the client side for different HR-related matters.
• Facilitate effective communication between UNOPS and its partners regarding HR policies, procedures, and updates.
• Respond to HR-related inquiries from partner personnel and client focal persons in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist the project manager in providing different statistical reports to clients in close coordination with the team.
• Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in HR service delivery to partners.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures related to partner personnel.

Education Requirements

Required

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Desired

• A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) is desired.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Relevant experience is work in managing personnel contracts, payroll and benefits administration, and recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required

Desired

• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired