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Job Title: Human Resources Associate
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Agency: UN Women
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)
Job Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: 15 June 2025, 05:59 AM
About UN Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, working across development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security. The South Africa Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) based in Pretoria supports five countries: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Eswatini.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager and under guidance from the Regional HR Business Partner (ESARO), the Human Resources Associate provides administrative and logistical support for recruitment, staff benefits, contracts, onboarding, payroll, performance management, and staff separation in compliance with UN Women policies.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Policy Implementation: Apply HR strategies, provide staff with information on policies, and handle HR-related queries.
- HR Administration: Manage contracts, benefits, payroll processing, leave management, and vendor entries.
- Recruitment Support: Draft job descriptions, screen candidates, participate in interview panels, and prepare recruitment documentation.
- Performance & Learning: Support staff performance appraisals and coordinate learning and development plans.
- Data Management: Maintain confidential HR databases, generate reports, and update HR systems.
- Training & Knowledge Sharing: Organize workshops, orientations, and share HR best practices globally.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum: High school certificate with at least 6 years of relevant office administration or HR experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Public Administration is an asset.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office and preferably experience with Oracle Cloud or similar ERP systems.
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of other UN languages advantageous.
Competencies
- Core Values: Integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity.
- Core Competencies: Gender sensitivity, accountability, communication, collaboration, problem-solving.
- Functional Skills: Strong HR administration knowledge, confidentiality, quantitative and reporting skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
UN Women is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations for candidates are available upon request.
Application Notes
Applicants must complete all sections of the online application form. Incomplete applications risk disqualification. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous background and reference checks.
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