Human Resource Specialist (Legal)

The Human Resource Specialist (Legal) will provide effective support in designing and implementing HR policies and initiatives, offering policy guidance, managing staff disputes and disciplinary processes, and collaborating with legal and integrity offices. The role includes overseeing junior staff and driving process improvements within the Budget, People, and Management Systems Department at ADB Headquarters in Manila.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and advice to senior staff on HR policy initiatives and cases, covering the whole employee life cycle, addressing policy interpretation and legal considerations.
• Provide guidance and advice to BPMSD stakeholders in handling staff disputes, reviewing documents, assessing legal and HR risks, and recommending responses.
• Review, revise, and manage the approval process of Administrative Orders (AO) and guidelines in collaboration with BPMSD policy owners.
• Contribute to the work on the Internal Justice System and the grievance processes, including managing compulsory conciliation matters and coordinating with OGC throughout the administrative review and appeal processes.
• Review misconduct cases received from OAI, advise on disciplinary measures and oversee the administrative aspects of the disciplinary process.
• Ensure coordination with BPMSD, OAI, and OGC, and manage complex employee relations cases.
• Lead and oversee the processes and applications of Notes Verbale on privileges and immunities of ADB staff assigned to field offices.
• Lead and oversee the modernization of work processes and enhancement of knowledge resources using digital tools.
• Supervise junior staff members. Provide leadership and support to reporting staff. Supervise performance of reporting staff providing clear directions and regular monitoring and feedback on their performance. Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the workplan.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Law, Human Resources, or relevant fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, ideally with legal or employment relations or HR experience on public international employment with an international organization.
• Demonstrated experience in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience in managing priorities, judicious and solutions-oriented while maintaining prudence in sensitive cases.
• Respect for diversity to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in communicating complex topics on legal and human resources policies issues.

Skills

• Employment Relations
• Human Resources Policy
• Legal Advisory Services
• Disciplinary Process Management
• Confidentiality Management
• Policy Guidance
• Staff Dispute Resolution
• Multi-cultural Work Experience
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Process Improvement
• Team Collaboration
• Legal Compliance
• International Organization HR
• Priority Management

Languages

English