Human Resources and Social Relations Director

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The role involves formulating HR policies, managing the Human Resources Directorate, representing the organization internally and externally, and ensuring alignment with UN system standards. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliFormulate guidelines and strategies covering the human resources policies of the UPU and the Human Resources Directorate, providing authoritative advice to Executive Management and staff. /liliInitiate, plan, coordinate and direct HR programmes and activities through subordinate managers and experts. /liliMake decisions on administrative and operational matters covering the Human Resources Directorate. /liliRepresent the organization at various bodies, forums and events. /liliMake proposals on general policy, internal organization, budget, resources and staff management as a member of the International Bureau Management Committee. /liliFormulate substantive guidelines, frameworks or projects in all areas of HR in line with the UN system. /liliAnalyze and revise major strategic and policy documents related to HR. /liliPromote a positive, inclusive and respectful workplace culture fostering staff engagement and well-being. /liliOversee and ensure activities of various HR programmes are carried out in line with policies and strategy. /liliIdentify best practices and implement procedures to improve workflow and productivity. /liliProvide authoritative advice on complex and sensitive HR issues and staff policy matters. /liliManage workplace disputes and disciplinary matters, including appeals and crisis situations. /liliSupervise budget and ensure efficient use of funds and resources. /liliSupervise strategic projects including digital transformation aligned with UN priorities. /liliPropose organizational structure and ensure accurate job descriptions. /liliLead, manage and motivate staff, set measurable objectives and organize training and career development. /liliCoordinate preparation of reports and papers for the Council of Administration and present HR policies. /liliRepresent Executive Management in discussions and negotiations on personnel matters. /liliMaintain high-level contacts with associated UN agencies on HR matters and represent UPU in inter-organizational bodies. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliA Master’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university in areas such as HR management, law, social sciences or similar. /liliStrong proven experience of at least 12 years at management level in HR in an international organization, public administration or the private sector is required. /liliVery good knowledge of HR management (organization, staff recruitment and development, compensation and benefits, HR administration issues, consultation with staff representatives, HR legal issues, etc.) is required. /liliLegal background in the field of HR issues is desirable. /liliVery good knowledge of the rules of the United Nations common system (conditions of service, job classification, etc.) is desirable. /liliEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Either English or French is required at UN Level III for reading, writing, listening, and speaking. /liliCapacity to communicate in the other language would be a strong asset. /li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliHuman Resources Management /liliStaff Recruitment /liliStaff Development /liliCompensation and Benefits /liliHR Administration /liliConsultation with Staff Representatives /liliHR Legal Issues /liliHR Policy Formulation /liliStrategic HR Leadership /liliUN Common System Rules /liliJob classification /liliInternational Organization HR /liliPublic Administration HR /liliHR Management in Private Sector /li /ulh3Languages /h3pEnglish, French /p /p ppThe Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and oversight for the human resources function at the Universal Postal Union (UPU).