Overview
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a key member of the global HR team and facilitates the identification and meeting of the Human Resource needs and objectives of the organization in the client area (Region/HQ) supporting the effective implementation of the Human Resources aspects of the UNFPA Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead interlocutor with the Policy Adviser on compelling business cases for new or revised policies.
- Advise staff and managers on HR policies, guidelines, and practices.
- Manage the implementation of HR policies and practices by managers, HR Focal Points and other non-HR staff.
- Manage the implementation of all corporate talent management programmes.
- Support leadership in strengthening the links between individual performance and delivery of strategic priorities.
- Advise staff on career development, and support client managers in continuously building up and developing their people management capabilities.
- Take the lead in identifying, assessing and resolving issues, problems, and conflicts at the Regional and CO levels.
- Provide support on identifying and managing complex cases (e.g. performance, health, medevac and separations).
- Work directly with staff members in at the regional and country offices on skill/learning needs assessments, and contribute to design and implementation of customized learning interventions.
- Participate in and coordinate corporate level, organizational-wide HR initiatives, pilot programs, workshops, training sessions, etc.
- Lead the development and implementation of talent management programmes.
- Advise and support in the design and implementation of interventions to support organizational effectiveness and high performing teams.
- Participate as a team member on HR projects, working groups, task forces, etc.
- Provide guidance to client units on the review of GSS feedback, related action planning, implementation and follow-up.
- Act as member of the UNFPA/PSD Internal Consulting Group (ICG), drive organizational development across the organization by advising management on change processes and developing HR related initiatives to facilitate change.
- Support Country Offices in the transition to new modes of engagement as required to deliver on the Country Programme.
- Undertake assessment and realignment of other business units as needed.
- Act as an integral member of the Regional Office Leadership Team, providing input on workforce planning, staffing trends and needs, implementation of HR initiatives/programmes and current people issues/solutions.
- Participate in HR Corporate Initiatives providing technical leadership on workforce planning, staffing trends and needs, implementation of corporate HR initiatives/programmes, development of local HR initiatives and leading open discussions on current people issues and possible solutions.
- Proactive use of HR analytics to understand the staffing trends in the client area.
- Advise and assist managers in analyzing staffing needs, taking into account existing and anticipated work requirements and institutional goals/objectives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Annual Regional or Divisional HR Plan.
- Manage all recruitment activities and administration of national and international staff, including high level national posts at Country level, in the client area and provide advisory services as required.
- Oversee and provide guidance to Country Offices, as need, staffing matters.
- Manage recruitment and administration of national and international Individual Consultants (ICs), and provide quarterly reports.
- Provide guidance and facilitate the induction, orientation, and integration of new staff members in the client area as needed.
- Ensure staff exit interviews are conducted.
- Work with UNDP BES Team, local and HQ, on HR administrative matters.
- Assist in cases of humanitarian and medical emergencies, in collaboration with the Humanitarian Office and DHR Humanitarian Unit, DHR/Duty of Care, Security, and other relevant interagency counterparts.
- Manage the provision of timely support to countries under fast track.
- Assist in talent acquisition for urgent humanitarian/other situations not in fast track countries requiring rapid response.
- Support capability development efforts on humanitarian response.
- Actively facilitate sharing of business knowledge and capacity building related to the evolving business operations and responses in DHR.
- Contribute to the relevant networks within the UN system and other major international organizations, representing DHR, as assigned.
- Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the client area (Region/Division) through active participation in the HR Business Partners community of practice.
- Contribute to building awareness and understanding of HR policies through knowledge sharing across the Region.
- Provide oversight and guidance to staff/team members supervised.
- Serve as OIC as required for the Client Services and Outreach Branch (CSOB) and perform any other duties as may be required by the Deputy HR Director or the HR Director.
Required Experience
Ten (10) years of progressively relevant experience in HR management of which five (5) years at international level and five (5) years in a similar role are required; Experience in a supervisory/managerial role is required; Field experience is an asset; Experience with international development/humanitarian organization, multilaterals or INGO’s is an asset; Consulting experience related to organizational development and change management, is desirable.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development or related discipline.
