HR Specialist - Workplace Relations and Conduct

Overview

The HR Specialist - Workplace Relations and Conduct manages complex workplace relations matters and supports the informal resolution of interpersonal conflict, aiming to foster a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Tasks Summary

• Oversee complex Workplace Relations and Conduct cases and provide guidance.
• Liaise and mediate with disputing parties to achieve solutions.
• Plan and implement appropriate non-disciplinary, administrative interventions and conflict-management measures.
• Provide confidential advice to personnel and managers.
• Support the implementation of disciplinary decisions.
• Promote principles of an inclusive workplace.
• Support liaison with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Ensure strict compliance with confidentiality obligations.
• Contribute to the design and ongoing improvement of Workplace Relations and Conduct tools, workflows, and processes.
• Assist in gathering stakeholder feedback, preparing user guidance, and supporting implementation roll-out.
• Participate in internal working groups and meetings.
• Coordinate support resources for Workplace Relations and Conduct matters.
• Provide guidance to junior personnel in the team as delegated.
• Ensure accurate filing, case tracking, and process documentation.
• Assist in developing, reviewing and interpreting HR policies.
• Support and deliver training, information sessions, and capacity-building activities.
• Assist with drafting guidance documents, communication materials, and awareness-raising content.
• Contribute to the preparation of Workplace Relations and Conduct statistics and periodic reports.
• Conduct trend analysis.
• Support the development and monitoring of action plans.
• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
• Conduct research on workplace conduct-related topics.

Experience Requirements

• Relevant experience is work in workplace relations, conflict management employee relations, investigations support, ethics or similar functions.
• Experience in supporting grievance management, interpersonal conflict resolution and related case management is required.
• Experience in providing HR-related legal advice in an international organization, UN system organization, or similar institutional environment is desired.
• Knowledge of UN Internal Justice systems and related jurisprudence, particularly in the context of litigation before an administrative tribunal, is desired.

Qualification Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Law or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Desired A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in conflict management, mediation, investigations or related areas is desired.
• Desired Membership in a Bar or qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction is desired.

Other Details

Languages Required: • English Fluent

Languages Preferred: • Arabic Fluent • French Fluent • Spanish Fluent

Contract Duration: Ongoing, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

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