Closing Date: 16 August 2024
Apply for the Senior HR Specialist (Legal and Policy) Position at ILO
Introduction
The Senior HR Specialist (Legal and Policy) position is located in the HR Strategic Support Branch (HR/ STR), which is responsible for designing, developing and implementing the HR strategic support initiatives for all managers in the organisation through the Global HR Partners function and the HR Policy Unit. The Senior HR Specialist position leads the HR Policy Unit, which coordinates work related to designing, developing, implementing, and reviewing all policies, rules and procedures relating to terms and conditions of employment; prevention and resolution of work-related conflicts and ensures the review of all formal grievances and representation before the internal dispute resolutions bodies.
As head of the HR Policy Unit, the incumbent is primarily responsible for: ensuring the development and implementation of legally sound, fair and transparent HR policies and procedures, and the revision and update of the ILO Staff Regulations, policies and office issuances; managing the administration of the elements of the ILO internal justice system under the responsibility of HRD; managing, presenting and defending HRD proposals and achievements before the JNC and other governance bodies.
Specific Duties
1. Responsible for the review, development, implementation and oversight of new or existing HR policies in line with the strategic objectives and business requirements of the Organization. Keep abreast of HR policy developments and best practice in the UN common system, international organizations and the private/public sector, and identify areas where HR policy review would be beneficial to the Organization. Lead internal consultation and negotiation on policy proposals as well as internal communication on policy changes to ensure wide acceptance and understanding.
2. Formulate and provide authoritative advice and recommendations on HR policy matters. Represent HRD on HR related legal or policy issues in the ILO, working groups, governance bodies, and inter-agency fora.
3. Lead the design, dissemination, implementation and monitoring of efficient and effective HR processes and procedures in line with policies, related amendments to the Staff Regulations and other administrative issuances.
4. Advise the Branch Chief and HRD Director on the applicability of ILOAT jurisprudence and case law as well as the conclusions and recommendations of the ILO Joint Advisory Appeal Board; provide legal advice, research and analysis on the interpretation and application of the Staff Regulations, policies and procedures, and other HR legal matters.
5. Act as HR focal point for matters linked to the ILO administration of justice system in accordance with the respective procedures and guidelines; ensure the monitoring and continued enhancement of the ILO administration of justice system, in collaboration with the Office of the Legal Adviser (JUR).
6. Manage HR aspects of appeals, grievances, disciplinary matters and other potentially contentious issues and assess possible outcomes and implications, liaising with JUR, as needed. Provide recommendations to the HRD Director on action and ensure HR follow up action is implemented.
7. Advise and consult with managers and staff to address HR legal and policy matters. Establish and monitor key indicators, such as levels and types of grievances, and develop initiatives and solutions to enable positive trends.
8. Oversee the disciplinary processes for the Office. Represent HRD in the ILO Committee on Accountability.
9. Prepare and implement a workplan for the work unit and individual workplans for staff supervised, in line with priorities. Monitor the plan through accurate and timely performance evaluation procedures to ensure achievements of both individual and work unit objectives.
10. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree in law. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in law with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
More than ten years of professional experience, including at the international level, in human resources policy development and international administrative law with progressively increasing levels of managerial responsibility. Relevant professional experience within the UN common system is required. Experience working with the International Civil Service Commission would be an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization and a working knowledge of a second working language. One of these languages must be English. A working knowledge of a third working language is an advantage.
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