Human Resources Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) provides support to various Haitian and international entities, including the Gang Suppression Force, BINUH, Haitian National Police, and Haitian Armed Forces, as well as technical assistance to the Organization of American States. This Human Resources Officer position is based in Port-au-Prince, a non-family duty station, and reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Job Purpose
The Human Resources Officer plays a crucial role in managing and executing a wide range of human resources functions within UNSOH. This includes overseeing recruitment and staff selection processes, managing staffing tables, and ensuring accurate processing of personnel changes in the Umoja system. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders, including hiring managers, UNHQ, and legislative bodies, to ensure compliance with policies and efficient workforce management. Additionally, the incumbent supports performance management, administers entitlements and benefits, and generates HR reports to inform strategic decision-making and operational planning. The position also contributes to the Administration of Justice and assists in developing HR communication strategies.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end recruitment and staff selection processes, including vacancy forecasting, job opening preparation, candidate screening, and interviews. Oversee staffing table management, ensuring accurate updates in the Umoja system and coordinating with budget and finance sections for annual budget preparation. Process post and staff movement forms, reconcile discrepancies, and certify appointment extensions. Liaise with UNHQ on post management and staffing issues, and respond to HR-related queries from legislative bodies. Provide HR documentation and responses for audits, working closely with risk management and compliance units. Support the implementation of the performance appraisal system, monitor compliance, and provide guidance on work plans. Administer entitlements and benefits, review grievances, and advise on policy development. Prepare HR business intelligence and statistical reports, develop reporting templates, and manage recruitment tracking mechanisms. Compile responses for the Administration of Justice system and contribute to grievance mitigation efforts. Monitor delegated authorities, Service Level Agreements, and HR indicators, and assist in developing HR communication strategies.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in human resources management or administration is required, reduced to five years with a first-level university degree. Five years of experience as a recruiter using a talent management platform and five years of hands-on experience recruiting affiliated personnel are essential. Experience in HR budget management, staffing table management, HR audits, and supporting staffing reviews or downsizing is also required. Experience in Administration of Justice and supervising a team is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning and Organizing, Client Orientation.