The UNOPS Bangkok Shared Service Centre (BSSC) is a Shared Services Centre (SSC) unit established for the purpose of providing internal, global and cost-effective transactional services which enhance the operational capacity of UNOPS and standardize systems and procedures. The BSSC, among other functions, carries out high-quality transactional services within the area of personnel administration, contract management, benefits & entitlements and payroll to UNOPS and its partners. To ensure increased cost-efficiency and consistency with UNOPS systems, BSSC has expanded its services to include both Individual Contractor Agreement (ICAs) and UN staff members.
For young professionals, a job within UNOPS BSSC offers the opportunity to enter the United Nations system via crucial back office service delivery in an engaging and development-focused work environment as part of a dynamic and effective UN entity. BSSC jobs offer a platform of learning and exposure to UNOPS' operations and the greater UN system.
Background Information
Reporting to the Team Lead – Staff Administration, the HR Senior Assistant supports the immediate work team in providing global HR support, ensuring high quality of work, accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery. The work area is within contract administration and benefits & entitlements for UN staff members.
The HR Senior Assistant promotes a client-oriented and consistent approach with regards to UNOPS’ policies and UN Staff Regulations and Rules in accordance with the corporately established protocols. S/he works in close collaboration with operations personnel in field offices and with UNOPS’ HQ personnel to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
High school diploma is required.
Secondary Education with specialized certification in HR is an asset.
A BA or MA degree may substitute required years of work experience.
Experience:
5 years progressive experience in supporting a human resource management area is required.
Proficiency in computers and office software packages (MS Office, Google) and experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and practices is desirable.
Experience in use of HR information systems, including OneUNOPS is desirable.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and oral English is required.
Fluency in French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.
