Summary: HR Associate (Recruitment and System Support), Home based, Remote

Job Details

  • Company: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Remote
  • Employment Type: Internal candidates only

Job Description

HR Associate (Recruitment and System Support), Home based, Remote

Organization

UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services

Country

Remote

City

Home-based

Office

UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services in Home-based

General Information

Position Title

HR Associate (Recruitment and System

Support)

Vacancy Type

Internal candidates only

Job Category

Human Resources

Duty Station(s)

Home based

Seniority Level

Associate

ICS Level

ICS 06

Contract Type

ICA - LICA - Support - Regular

Contract Level

LICA 6

Posting Start Date

27-Jul-2026

Posting End Date

06-Aug-2026

Duration

Ongoing

Job Highlight

This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact

global talent acquisition within UNOPS by ensuring efficient

recruitment processes and driving the adoption of a new talent

management system. The incumbent will provide essential support and

guidance to HR practitioners worldwide, contributing to a

high-performing, people-centered organization and fostering

professional growth in a dynamic, international environment.

About the Group

The People and Culture Group (PCG) positions UNOPS as a

people-centered, high-performing organization by driving the

development of HR policies, talent frameworks, and inclusive

practices aligned with the strategic plan. Through the Integrated

People Strategy, PCG empowers personnel, fosters an engaging and

inclusive work culture, and enables the delivery of sustainable

development solutions. Partnering closely with UNOPS leadership

PCG delivers on the organization's People Goals—shaping

culture, nurturing leaders, enabling flexibility and fairness

building future-ready teams, and setting people up for success.

Core capabilities include strategic HR partnering, policy

integration, and process simplification through digitization. PCG

prioritizes leadership development, workforce diversity, personnel

well-being, and innovation in HR practices. By focusing on culture

transformation and talent excellence, PCG ensures that UNOPS

remains agile, equitable, and capable of delivering results in

complex operational environments.

Role Purpose

The HR Associate (Recruitment and System Support) is responsible

for ensuring the effective and efficient execution of global

recruitment processes, with a strong focus on providing operational

and advisory support to HR practitioners worldwide.

Functions / Key Results Expected

  • Global Talent Acquisition Process Management
  • Partner and collaborate in a client-oriented manner with HR

practitioners and hiring managers globally to manage recruitment

processes effectively and efficiently, ensuring adherence to

organisational policy and best practice throughout the recruitment

lifecycle.

  • Facilitate, monitor, and drive ongoing recruitment processes

globally, proactively identifying potential issues and moving

stalled recruitment processes forward to ensure timely talent

acquisition.

  • Provide guidance on recruitment policy and best practices to

ensure consistency and compliance across all regions.

  • Support the mainstreaming of HR policy and process changes

within the global HR practitioner community, ensuring effective

communication and implementation.

  • Recruitment System Training and Support
  • Provide first-level support and troubleshooting to global HR

practitioners on the functionality and use of the new Talent+

recruitment and onboarding system.

  • Offer hands-on guidance on navigating Talent+ and provide

insights into its capabilities to ensure practitioners are fully

leveraging the system.

  • Proactively support the drive to Talent+ system use and

adoption among global HR practitioners to ensure consistent

application of processes.

  • Organize, facilitate, and/or deliver hands-on training and

guidance sessions for personnel on system functionalities and

matters pertaining to HR processes.

  • Support and maintain some centralised system features, such as

tags and pipelines, to ensure system integrity and efficiency.

  • Act as a resource for the talent acquisition process and system

expertise for HR practitioners globally, answering queries and

providing guidance on system best practices.

  • Operational Excellence and HR Initiative Support
  • Provide hands-on operational support for critical recruitment

activities, including the coordination and execution of candidate

checks (e.g., background verification, reference checks).

  • Contribute to the objective of accurate system data capture and

analysis by monitoring system usage and promoting proper data entry

methods across all global recruitment activities.

  • Support the communication of HR policy changes and new HR

initiatives to management and personnel, providing necessary

guidance and clarification as needed.

  • Support, guide, and build capacity with HR practitioners

globally on efficient talent acquisition procedures and system

utilisation.

Skills

Data Analysis, Human Resources Policies, Human Resources

Information Systems, Human Resources Operations, Active

collaboration, Effective communication

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to

differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds

organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of

trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit.

Collaborates and supports the development of others.

For people

managers only

Acts as positive leadership role model

motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing

appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all

partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and

maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner

for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self

and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task

accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees

opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands

that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our

beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.

Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or

requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior.

Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues

continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic

decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated

risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.

Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs

of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.

Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion

and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

  • Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant

experience OR

  • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 2

years of relevant experience is required.

Desired

A globally or nationally recognised professional certificate in

Human Resource Management (HRM) is desired

Experience Requirements

  • Relevant experience is work in any area of Human Resource

Management (HRM).

  • Experience in the use of collaboration and productivity tools

(e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is

required.

  • Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN

system organizations in a developing country is desired.

  • Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is

desired.

Language Requirements

Language: English

Proficiency Level

Fluent

Requirement

Required

Language: French

Desirable

Language: Spanish

Additional Information

  • UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
  • UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request

candidates to make payments of any kind.

  • Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight

Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Applications received after the closing date will not be

considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to

proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may

include various assessments.

  • UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment

opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of

nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities

sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and

strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working

environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have

equal access to opportunities.

  • UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills

qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement.

We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and

welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous

and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender

identities and sexual orientations, and persons with

disabilities.

  • We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their

best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and

require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any

assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving

your invitation.

  • UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse

(SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct

including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To

uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all

final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of

such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS

candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification

processes.

Terms and Conditions

  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a

candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the

post.

  • For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory

courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time

before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory

courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you

will not receive any compensation for taking courses and

refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

  • For more details about the contract types, please click

here.

  • All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties

in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and

Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks.

In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN

core values and the UN Common Agenda.

  • It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all

potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the

results of such checks.

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human resource management

human resources information systems

talent acquisition

vacancy management

HR Information Systems

Data Analysis

Communication skills

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