HR Senior Assistant – Administration

About the role

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager, the HR Senior Assistant provides technical and administrative support for processing, recording and monitoring HR transactions across all service lines, ensuring compliance with UNOPS policies.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external clients, answering routine HR inquiries and guiding users on HR initiatives.
• Support end‑to‑end recruitment for General Service positions, including offer preparation, data entry in the HRIS, reference checks and documentation of selection processes.
• Assist with onboarding, contract administration, payroll verification, and monitoring of HR actions such as contract expiries and separations.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for HR training sessions and knowledge‑sharing activities.

Required profile

• Secondary school with 5 years relevant experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in recruitment and general HR services.
• Fluent English; experience in multicultural or UN environments is a plus.

Required skills

• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and HR policies.
• Proficiency with MS Office and G‑Suite productivity tools.
• Office administration and HR operations knowledge.