Senior Human Resources Officer

UN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations in New York seeks a Senior Human Resources Officer (P-5) to lead the General Management section. The role involves planning, organizing and supervising the section's work, with responsibility for overseeing recruitment activities from job openings to interview panels and final recommendations for selection.

The incumbent will produce business intelligence and analytical reports, briefing notes and talking points for senior management on HR performance for internal units and

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, manages and supervises the work of the Section assigned.
• Oversees recruitment activities within the assigned Section, including identifying required skillsets, creating job openings, reviewing candidate applications, creating short lists, participating in and chairing interview panels, and making recommendations for selection.

Job description

Senior Human Resources Officer at UN. Grade: P-5. Location: New York, United States. Application deadline: 18 December 2026.

General Management

• Plans, organizes, manages and supervises the work of the Section assigned.
• Oversees recruitment activities within the assigned Section, including by identifying required skillsets, creating job openings, reviewing candidate applications, creating short lists, participating in and chairing interview panels, and making recommendations for selection.
• Reports and coordinates on specific issues through the production of business intelligence and analytical reports and talking points and briefing notes for the attention of senior managers regarding the status of the performance of human resources functions, both internally within the Section and for supported entities.