Chief, People Operations & Policy Unit
Organizational context: The People and Culture Division (PCD) at IFAD provides high-quality HR expertise, fostering a culture of excellence and an inclusive workplace.
The People Operations and Policy (POP) unit within PCD designs HR policy architecture, manages people operations (including benefits, entitlements, and social security), oversees payroll, and develops HR technology roadmaps and workforce analytics.
Job purpose: To provide technical leadership and expert advisory services on HR policy development, implementation, and administration, ensuring reliable HR program delivery and consistency in the interpretation and application of regulations and rules.
The role involves leading corporate initiatives and technology innovations in HR management, designing HR strategic objectives, and overseeing the HR corporate reporting function.
Responsibilities
Lead corporate initiatives and technology innovations in HR management, HR policy design, and HR/IT architecture
design HR strategic objectives aligned with corporate priorities
lead the HR corporate reporting function, contributing to IFAD's planning and risk management
provide expert advice on HR policies, regulations, and practices
manage and administer pension and insurance functions
oversee monthly HR payroll and HR systems integrity
develop and publish reliable workforce data and analytics
lead the development of the HR Division Technology strategy and roadmap
manage new HR projects for process streamlining and efficiency
Education
Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
Work experience
At least ten (10) years of progressively relevant experience in human resources management, preferably within the UN or an international financial institution.
Three (3) years of experience in leading teams or supervising HR staff is highly desirable.
Skills
Budgeting and resource management
outstanding analytical skills
data management and analysis
project coordination
risk management
stakeholder management
strategy implementation
diversity & inclusion expertise
HR knowledge (business partnering, job classification)
HR systems design and management
performance management methodologies
HR policies and procedures expertise (payroll, benefits, social security)
workforce management (organizational development, strategic workforce planning)
basic ICT & digital fluency
change management
confidentiality and discretion
corporate approach
integrity and ethics
leadership
strong verbal and written communication skills
Required languages
English
Desired languages
French, Spanish, Arabic
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The People Operations and Policy (POP) unit within PCD designs HR policy architecture, manages people operations (including benefits, entitlements, and social security), oversees payroll, and develops HR technology roadmaps and workforce analytics.
Job purpose: To provide technical leadership and expert advisory services on HR policy development, implementation, and administration, ensuring reliable HR program delivery and consistency in the interpretation and application of regulations and rules.
The role involves leading corporate initiatives and technology innovations in HR management, designing HR strategic objectives, and overseeing the HR corporate reporting function.
Responsibilities
Lead corporate initiatives and technology innovations in HR management, HR policy design, and HR/IT architecture
design HR strategic objectives aligned with corporate priorities
lead the HR corporate reporting function, contributing to IFAD's planning and risk management
provide expert advice on HR policies, regulations, and practices
manage and administer pension and insurance functions
oversee monthly HR payroll and HR systems integrity
develop and publish reliable workforce data and analytics
lead the development of the HR Division Technology strategy and roadmap
manage new HR projects for process streamlining and efficiency
Education
Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
Work experience
At least ten (10) years of progressively relevant experience in human resources management, preferably within the UN or an international financial institution.
Three (3) years of experience in leading teams or supervising HR staff is highly desirable.
Skills
Budgeting and resource management
outstanding analytical skills
data management and analysis
project coordination
risk management
stakeholder management
strategy implementation
diversity & inclusion expertise
HR knowledge (business partnering, job classification)
HR systems design and management
performance management methodologies
HR policies and procedures expertise (payroll, benefits, social security)
workforce management (organizational development, strategic workforce planning)
basic ICT & digital fluency
change management
confidentiality and discretion
corporate approach
integrity and ethics
leadership
strong verbal and written communication skills
Required languages
English
Desired languages
French, Spanish, Arabic
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