Human Resources Specialist

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing administrative tasks related to the hiring of national and international affiliate workforce, in accordance with FAO rules and regulations. The role supports the hiring plan, manages contract cycles, facilitates selection processes, and promotes a respectful work environment within the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall hiring plan for hiring of national and international affiliate workforce.
• Develop and/or review Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce and ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.
• Coordinate and manage the publication of calls to attract candidates for vacancies related to national and international affiliate workforce, ensuring proper dissemination to attract qualified talent.
• Organize and facilitate the selection process, including coordinating interviews with the selection panel and preparing reports on evaluated candidates.
• Manage the complete cycle of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce in the Global Resource Management System (GRMS), ensuring the collection and verification of required documentation.
• Supervise the validity of contracts for national and international affiliate workforce and take appropriate measures in coordination with supervisors for renewal or termination as necessary.
• Provide administrative support, including recording worked hours for the payment of fees to national and international consultants and other related tasks.
• Collaborate in implementing actions to promote a respectful and harmonious work environment, aligned with the organization's values and commitments.
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices within the office, promoting collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Assist in the performance evaluation process of national and international consultants, providing logistical and administrative support for the preparation and recording of their performance evaluation reports (QAR).
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Completed high school diploma
• 2 years of relevant experience in human resources
• Working knowledge (full proficiency – level C) of English
• National of Chile or legal resident with a work permit.
• Working experience in more than one place or working field.
• Desirable experience in human resources in the United Nations, including corporate policies, rules and procedures.
• Experience in process and change management improvements.
• Very good knowledge of corporate computerized travel/human resources systems and administrative procedures and policies.
• Extent and relevance of experience in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Familiarity with MS Outlook and collaboration tools using Microsoft Teams platforms, MS Excel and Canva

Skills

• Human Resources Management
• Recruitment Processes
• Onboarding Process
• Process Management
• Change Management
• Corporate Policies
• Travel Systems
• Human Resources Systems
• Administrative Procedures
• Microsoft Outlook
• MS Teams
• MS Excel
• Canva

Languages

English