HR Senior Assistant

About the role

The HR Senior Assistant provides technical and administrative support to ensure efficient processing, documentation, monitoring, and maintenance of a wide range of HR transactions and services for office personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance to personnel on administrative procedures and HR service delivery.
• Assist the HR Lead with internal and external client inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Support end‑to‑end recruitment, including offers, data entry in HRIS, reference checks, and documentation for General Service positions.
• Facilitate onboarding by processing new‑hire documentation and advising on contract conditions.
• Monitor HR actions such as contract expirations, absences, performance evaluations, and payroll verification.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for HR training and knowledge‑sharing activities.

Required profile

• Secondary school with 5 years relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 1 year relevant experience.
• Experience in recruitment and generalist HR services, using collaboration tools and web‑based management systems.
• Desirable experience in multicultural or UN system environments and in development or humanitarian contexts.

Required skills

• MS Office
• G Suite
• HR information system (HRIS)