Human Resources Associate

Organizational Context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP operates in approximately 80 countries, assisting millions annually through food assistance in emergencies and development projects focused on nutrition, resilience, and strengthening national capacities. WFP Liberia's Country Strategic Plan supports the nation's transition towards sustainable, government-led systems in food security and nutrition.

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Associate will provide comprehensive HR support services to ensure the accurate implementation of WFP policies and procedures, facilitating the effective functioning of a client-focused and strategy-oriented HR service. This role involves assisting with a wide range of complex HR queries, supporting on-the-job learning for junior staff, and identifying evolving organizational needs to recommend improvements in HR processes. The Associate will analyze and respond to internal and external queries, compile data for reporting on recruitment, contracts, and performance, and support specific HR activities as allocated. Key responsibilities include preparing HR documentation, managing HR data systems, maintaining confidential personnel records, and coordinating staff deployment administrative actions to enable efficient HR service delivery and rapid crisis response.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Associate role at WFP involves providing comprehensive HR support to ensure the effective implementation of organizational policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include managing a wide range of HR queries, offering guidance on recruitment, contractual matters, entitlements, and performance. The role requires supporting the development of junior staff, identifying areas for HR process improvement, and analyzing data for reporting needs. This position also entails preparing essential HR documentation, such as employment contracts and separation letters, and meticulously maintaining confidential personnel records and HR databases. A significant aspect of the role is utilizing HR management systems for data entry, updates, and deadline monitoring to ensure accuracy and compliance. Furthermore, the HR Associate will coordinate staff deployment, handle administrative actions, and contribute to onboarding new employees, ensuring they understand their terms of service. The position demands a proactive approach to delivering client-focused HR services that align with WFP's broader objectives and contribute to the organization's mission of saving lives and changing them for the better.

Work Experience

Requires six or more years of progressively responsible work experience within the relevant business stream, including general administrative work.

Skills

Human Resources, Recruitment, Payroll Administration, Performance Management, HR Service Delivery, Administrative Work, Data Analysis, Reporting, Onboarding, Record Keeping, Staff Training, Cross-cultural Communication, Emergency Response Support, Policy Implementation, Procedure Implementation

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