Position Summary: The Human Resources Assistant for UNDP in Mexico delivers HR services, ensuring transparency, integrity, and a collaborative approach. Key Highlights: 1. Support the effective implementation of HR strategies. 2. Support the implementation of human resources services. 3. Support effective performance management and professional development. **Background** UNDP addresses challenges arising from national development asymmetries and maximizes the country’s potential as an international development partner, leveraging synergies between globally executed programmes and their national-level implementation. UNDP in Mexico includes among its objectives the management of human resources and the execution of procedures and guidelines established under UNDP regulations and policies. In this context, UNDP requires the recruitment of a Human Resources Assistant whose objective is to deliver the full range of HR services, ensuring their transparency and integrity. The Human Resources Assistant promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and fosters high staff morale. **Duties and Responsibilities** 1. Support the effective implementation of HR strategies. * Ensure full compliance of HR processes and records with United Nations and UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and strategies. * In consultation with the direct supervisor and office management, provide input for mapping CO business processes and developing content for internal HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when required in CO to supplement SOPs issued by GSSC/OHR. 2. Support the implementation of human resources services for the CO, including recruitment and staffing. * Draft job descriptions and vacancy announcements, compile matrices, and serve as Secretary to interview panels for actions delegated to CO. Provide support in preparing documentation for submission to GSSC for non-delegated actions. * Track all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments, and separations through ERP. * Support timely contract management actions, in consultation with the direct supervisor. * Update the CO roster list as appropriate. * Provide information on expense recovery invoices in the institutional resource planning system for HR services provided by UNDP to other agencies. * Maintain an appropriate filing system for HR records and documents. * Provide administrative HR support for the effective delivery of HR services to UNDP and associated agencies. 3. Support effective staff performance management, talent management, and professional development in the CO. * Provide background information to formal CO management groups responsible for collectively reviewing and discussing CO staff performance, talent, and development needs. Serve as Secretary to panels when required. * Provide basic input for drafting the learning plan for the entire CO. 4. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing within the CO. * Participate in training for operations/project staff on HR topics and all relevant matters. * Make substantive contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. The incumbent performs other functions within their functional profile deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. **Competencies** **Achieve Results** **Think Innovatively** **Learn Continuously** **Adapt with Agility** **Act with Determination** **Engage and Partner** **Facilitate Diversity and Inclusion** **Required Skills and Experience** Education: *A high school diploma with specialized certification in HR is required.* *Completed university studies (Bachelor’s degree level) in Psychology, Business Administration or related field will be given due consideration but is not required.* Experience: Minimum 5 years (with high school diploma) or 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of work experience in the Human Resources field. Experience in staff recruitment processes. Experience in administrative personnel management processes. Experience in UN agencies or UNDP. Experience conducting competency-based interviews. Knowledge of ERP systems or digital platforms for personnel management. **Equal opportunity** As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all. **Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority** UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. **Right to select multiple candidates** UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. **Scam alert** UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam\-alert.