Job Opening Details

Functional Overview

As part of the Human Resources Management Unit (HRM), within the Division of Operations Support (OS), the Human Resources Assistant, is responsible for the administrative support to a wide range of Human Resources (HR) activities including general HR administrative duties, recruitment and employee administration, payroll and benefits, employee liaison and in supporting the implementation of HR policies and procedures. S/he promotes a client-orientated and transparent approach ensuring a smooth flow of information between employees and Human Resources and which is consistent with ICMPD's rules and regulations in the provision of Human Resources services across the organisation. 

Required Expertise

• Good general knowledge of HR practices and procedures in an international environment.
• Ability to independently plan and organize her/his own work in support of achieving priorities. 
• Capability to establish effective relationships within teams to understand and meet their needs.
• Analytical thinking to gather, analyse and compile information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposing workable solutions.
• Ability to take initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the project(s) scope.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different cultural and professional backgrounds.

• Attention to detail, discretion and ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines
  

Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills 

• ​Bachelor's or equivalent in a relevant field in addition to completed Secondary Education.
• Relevant working experience is considered commensurate in lieu of degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience in Human Resources Management in an international context.
• Experience in status reporting activities.
• Excellent organisational skills.
  
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in use of standard IT tools.
• Proficiency in (verbal/written) English, proficiency in German is an asset​
  is an asset.