Senior Human Resources Associate United Nations Children's Fund Experience: Atleast 7 years Panama City, Panama Apply By: 25-08-2024

How can you make a difference? 

The Senior Human Resources Associate reports to the Human Resources Manager for close guidance, training and supervision. The incumbent provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing Human Resources services through applying knowledge of theoretical Human Resources models, as well as understanding of organizational Human Resources policies and procedures.

Support for Business Partnering

• Through research of policies and analysis of data, provide support to the Human Resources Business Partner in advising their clients on Human Resources-related needs and developing subsequent plans of action.
• Under the supervisor’s guidance, provide accurate and timely advice to clients on Human Resources processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.
• Support supervisor in proactively advising clients on the resolution of human resources issues by recommending equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organization’s interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
• Research and compile data that conveys organizational progress towards gender equity and cultural diversity.

Support to Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services

• Provide support to various or one specific Human Resources occupation (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development etc.) to help their supervisors in implementing efficient client services that help either attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber.
• When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established, formal guidelines to address and recommend solutions or further actions required.

Learning and Capacity Development support

• Support the Human Resources Manager in the design and delivery of learning plans for staff.
• Contributes to the mapping of competencies for all staff included in the assigned client portfolio, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline.
• Support in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
• Act as the focal point and under the supervisor’s guidance, facilitate the coordination with Division of Human Resources (DHR) in all aspect of the Learning and Career Development subject.
• Provide orientation briefing to new staff.

HR Data Analytics

• Collect, interpret and analyze Human Resources data to help supervisor to inform decision making on Human Resources processes and strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to optimize data quality.
• Support supervisor in the coordination with country offices and partners to provide assistance in their Human Resources information management.

Support in other HR projects

• Support the implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and strategies.
• Contribute to the implementation of Talent Sourcing strategies.
• Facilitates and support the coordination and preparation of materials for meetings, workshops, and other presentations by Human Resources team members.
• Supports any other Human Resources projects as needed.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, including Human Resources Administration of benefits and entitlements is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/574303