UNDP Jobs - 74735- Human Resources Analyst

Human Resources Analyst

Location :

Colombo, SRI LANKA

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-Sep-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-A

Duration of Initial Contract :

One (1) year with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Background:

UNDP in Sri Lanka is reorganizing internally and moving to an integrated collaborative business model. Internally, an energetic and innovative team will converge around the planning, design, implementation and quality assurance of an integrated programme in a fast-paced environment. Fostering strategic partnership and alliances with different stakeholders will require a team which consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude and has a strong client orientation. Strong UN partnerships are valued for Delivering Together in a true spirit of collaboration and teamwork.

Post Context:

Leveraging OHR Service Centre in Copenhagen for transactional support and its HQ based Integrated Talent Management services and tools for learning and recruitment, the HR Analyst focuses on assessing and optimally aligning the Sri Lanka workforce to evolving priorities and opportunities, improving performance and promoting a culture of human resource management accountability for all staff and managers.

The HR Analyst works in close collaboration with all managers and directly supports the Integrated Support Team Leader and the Assistant Country Director and is in regular contact with the government, RBAP Regional Centre, OHR Copenhagen & New York and other institutional authorities as required.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Integrated Support Team Leader, HR Analyst is responsible for transparent implementation of the HR strategies in the Country Office (CO). The incumbent ensures effective delivery of HR services in the CO. S/he analyses, interprets and applies HR policies, rules and regulations, implements internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. HR Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale.

Incumbent of the position will work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the CO, OHR Service Centre in Copenhagen and UNDP HQ/OHR staff ensuring successful CO performance in HR management.

ONLY STAFF AFFECTED BY THE UNDP SRI LANKA CHANGE MANAGEMNT PROCESS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ideas and Expertise:

Leveraging OHR Copenhagen for transactional support and Integrated Talent Management for learning and recruitment tools, the HR Analyst focuses on assessing and optimally aligning the Sri Lanka workforce to evolving priorities and opportunities.
Facilitates end-to-end recruitment service and provides procedural advice on behalf of the country office and client organizations including developing Terms of reference, long and short listing of staff, support to technical experts on contracting, facilitation of testing, interview arrangements and reference checking, Advice to hiring managers on CRB/P submissions and preparation and dissemination of offer letters.
The HR Analyst is fully engaged in country wide activities that effect the needs of all UNDP personnel including inter agency fora and statutory groups effecting and determining staff costs, entitlements, conditions of service, safety and well-being (e.g. salary surveys, CRPs, Staff Association, hardship reviews, etc.)
Provision of advice and clarification to staff and managers on rules, policies, benefits and entitlements and facilitates obtaining timely authoritative interpretations from appropriate sources.
Performs Leave management and monitoring
Manages contract administration.

Partnership engagement:

Managing an effective recruitment service that adheres to organizational policy and rules but also promotes a reputation among all candidates for fairness, transparency and respect in how it treats all people
Creates a network of common system HR practitioners to share best practices and prepare coordinated efforts to inter agency efforts.
Builds outreach to comparator employers facilitating salary survey reviews.
Maintains relationships with government authorities and policies necessary to maintain various personnel presences in country.?

Team Collaboration

Provision of advice and clarification to staff and managers on rules, policies, benefits and entitlements and facilitates obtaining timely authoritative interpretations from appropriate sources
Acts as Learning Manager and leads regular info briefings and workshops on new and relevant HR policies
Guides staff to appropriate learning opportunities
Facilitates workshops with managers and support staff on HR best practices facilitating speed and ensuring of time invested in compliance
Develops staff and personnel induction materials
Advises staff and managers on dispute resolution policies and sources for authoritative advice and action.

Competencies

Core

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Technical/Functional

Organizational Development

Knowledge of organizational development concepts, issues and principles and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations

Performance Management

Ability to manage organization, department and employee goals

Recruitment

Knowledge of recruiting issues, procedures, and principles and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations to secure quality candidates

Learning and Development

Knowledge of enterprise learning and development issues, concepts, and principles, and ability to apply them to enhance the fulfillment and performance of employees

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master's or Bachelor’s degree in the HR Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.

Experience:

Master’s Degree and 0 years or Bachelor’s plus 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.)
Experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP HR module experience, especially PeopleSoft (Atlas).
HR certification from a reputable institution is a distinct advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and the national language of the duty station. Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable