Human Resources Assistant, G6

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Headquarters in New York is seeking an HR Assistant within the One Executive Office (One EO), under the Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support (DOS). This post delivers administrative and operational support and underpins human resources, budget, travel and general administration across DOS entities.

Reporting to the Chief of Unit/Section/Service, the HR Assistant works as part of the Common Administrative Platform to provide client desk services

Job description

Job Network

Management and Administration

Job Family

Human Resources

Category and Level

General Service and Related Categories , G-6

Recruitment Type

Position Specific Job Openings

Department/Office

Department of Operational Support

This position is located within the Common Administrative Platform at United Nations Headquarters, referred to as the One Executive Office ("One EO"), under the Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support (DOS). The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions. The Division of Administration (DOA) in New York provides administrative support functions (human resources, budget, finance and general administration) and facility management and commercial services to entities at United Nations Headquarters. It also provides financial operational services to entities across the globe. As Common Administrative Platform, the Division comprises the OneEO, the Financial Operations Service (including OnePayroll), and the Facilities and Commercial Activities Service. OneEO was established on 1 July 2026 as part of the UN80 reform initiative, which aims to consolidate common administrative functions across Secretariat entities into unified service platforms. One EO provides the full range of administrative and operational services required by New York-based Secretariat client entities to fulfil their mandates, including human resources management, financial administration, travel, and general administrative support, while adhering to the delegation of authority framework and ensuring compliance with established regulations, rules, policies, guidelines and procedures. Specifically, this position is located at the Client Desk 3 providing administrative and operational support. The Human Resources Assistant will report directly to the Chief of Unit/Section/Service.