HR Business Partner (Global), Nairobi, Kenya, P-4 at UN Women

• Monitor and lead proper implementation of HR policies, guidelines, practices and Standard Operating Procedures within the assigned portfolio and provide advice, when necessary;·
• Provide technical contributions on HR strategic planning/discussions on the direction of human resource services, goal setting and annual work planning.

• Provide current and prospective staff with timely guidance on recruitment and contract policies, general conditions of services and business orientation;
• Ensure effective oversight of staff and affiliate personnel in the region, in line with relevant policies;
• In collaboration with HR Team Leads respond and address audit recommendations in the area of Human Resources and track implementation of the audit recommendations;
• Ensure smooth and effective coordination with outsourced service providers of administration of appointments and related benefits/entitlement management for staff and affiliate personnel, as applicable;
• Oversee the administration of contracts, benefits and entitlements and other related HR administrative matters within the assigned portfolio.

• Project and monitor vacant posts within the assigned portfolio;
• Lead the recruitment process of national and international staff and affiliate personnel, including recruitment of international staff (up to P5 level) and oversee the recruitment of locally-recruited staff and affiliate personnel within the assigned portfolio, including attraction, screening of applications, and assessment of candidates;
• Ensure proper usage of UN Women’s different contract modalities;;
• Provide support in the areas of job design, evaluation, classification and analysis, post establishment, workforce planning, peer review groups and functional analysis.

• Oversee and liaise with UNDP to ensure proper administration of benefits and entitlements in accordance with existing SLA;
• Monitor and oversee the implementation of entitlements, benefits and allowances;
• Approve and /or certify payment of salaries, allowances and entitlements, as required.

• Promote and implement UN Women workplace relations policies and initiatives within the assigned portfolio, including work/life balance promotion and stress management activities;
• Facilitate mediation for disputes as required;
• Brief and orient staff and managers on the performance management system;
• Identify poor performance cases which could impact the contractual status or career of staff;
• Build strategic relationships with senior managers within the assigned portfolio and ensure the HR needs are captured and communicated to HR Management, as appropriate.

• Coordinate learning and development activities within the assigned portfolio, including on code of conduct, benefits and entitlements and performance management;
• Assess training needs and coordinate closely with the HR talent management team on initiatives to respond to those needs.

• Build awareness and understanding of HR policies through consultation and engagement across the organization;
• Contribute to HR’s outreach platforms, including intranet, internet and HR Bulletin.

• Analyze, track and periodically report on recruitment trends for management and donors;
• Share data and information with Human Resources Management and HR Team Leads as requested and finalize special reports as required.

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

• Excellent general HR knowledge and expertise;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent diplomatic negotiation skills;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Ability to write and present ideas, concepts and policy positions;
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;
• Ability to build and nurture relationships;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
• Strong understanding of UN Staff Regulations and Rules and human resources policies and procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to interact with personnel at all levels within the organization;
• High degree of sensitivity and change management abilities to intercultural personnel and organizational dynamics;
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple and simultaneous Human Resources related projects and programs in a changing environment.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or relevant social sciences is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A [project/programme management] certification would be an added advantage.

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management;
• Experience in recruitment and selection, benefits administration, and workplace relations are required;
• Minimum 3 years work experience internationally;
• Field experience is an asset;
• Experience as a HR Business Partner is an advantage;
• Experience in leading a team is desirable
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
• Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.

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