Senior Human Resources Officer

UN Atlas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Atlas is seeking a Senior Human Resources Officer, Chief of Section, to plan, organize, manage and supervise the Operational Staffing Design Section within the Department of Operational Support. The role focuses on strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and providing expert HR guidance for UN entities.

You will oversee recruitment activities, analyze staffing data to forecast needs, develop guidance and tools, and support HR policy improvements across clients.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in HR/related field required.
• Minimum of ten years in human resources management or related area.
• Experience in international organizations leading workforce planning, talent management, and organizational design initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise the Operational Staffing Design Section.
• Oversee recruitment activities from skillset identification to interview panels.
• Produce business intelligence and analytical HR reports for senior management.
• Advise on staff categories, workforce planning, and HR policy improvements.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Planning & Organizing

Leadership

Empowering Others

HR Policies & Procedures

Data Analysis

Workforce Planning

Talent Management

Organizational Design

Recruitment Strategy

Business Process Improvement

Knowledge Management

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in HR/Business/Public Admin

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years relevant experience substitute

Job description

Organizational context: The Department of Operational Support (DOS) provides end-to-end operational support across the UN Secretariat. The Human Resources Services Division (HRSD) and its Staffing Service (SS) offer expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational design. This role sits within the Operational Staffing Design Section (OSDS), reporting to the Chief of Staffing Service, and focuses on strategic workforce planning and design for UN entities.

Job purpose: The Senior Human Resources Officer, as Chief of Section, is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising the work of the Operational Staffing Design Section. This includes overseeing recruitment activities, providing expert advice on workforce planning and organizational design models, and developing operational guidance and tools. The role involves analyzing staffing data to anticipate future talent needs, advocating for effective workforce planning strategies, and advising clients on recruitment, succession planning, and skills gap analysis. Additionally, the position contributes to business process improvements in human resources and supports the development and utilization of knowledge management systems, ultimately aiming to strengthen HR capacity within supported entities and ensure timely post-filling.

Responsibilities: Manage and supervise the Operational Staffing Design Section, including planning and organizing work. Oversee recruitment activities, from identifying skillsets and creating job openings to reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates, and participating in interview panels. Produce business intelligence and analytical reports for senior management on HR function performance. Serve as a subject matter expert for capacity-building programs and promote staff development. Identify entity needs for operational workforce planning and organizational design models, developing relevant guidance and tools. Advise on staff categories and affiliate personnel usage in workforce planning, and support entities during staffing reviews. Analyze staffing data to forecast future talent needs and advocate for workforce planning strategies. Advise clients on workforce planning activities such as succession planning, recruitment planning, and skills gap analysis. Assist in developing recruitment strategies and plans, and contribute to HR aspects of strategic reviews. Support the development and implementation of entity-specific workforce planning strategies and recruitment plans. Advise on timely post-filling and collaborate in multidisciplinary support reviews. Advocate for HR policy and process improvements, and review business processes to identify and eliminate pain points. Provide advice on HR knowledge and information management systems and develop guidance packages for the HR community.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in human resources management, business/public administration, social sciences, education, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience may substitute for an advanced degree.

Work experience: A minimum of ten years of experience in human resources management or a related area is required. This includes at least two years of experience in an international organization leading the development and delivery of workforce planning, talent management, and organizational design initiatives. Additionally, two years of experience in an international organization contributing to the formulation and implementation of HR policies, standards, procedures, or guidelines is necessary. Experience in leading data analysis for planning and reporting is also required.

Skills: Professionalism, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Leadership, Empowering Others, Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Data Analysis, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Organizational Design, Recruitment Strategy, Business Process Improvement, Knowledge Management.

Required languages: English, French