Human Resources Assistant – Temporary

About the role

The Human Resources Assistant will support the Staffing Team of the United Nations Office at Vienna and UNODC. Working under the supervision of the HR Officer, the assistant will act as a strategic partner throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from advertising vacancies to onboarding new staff.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the advertisement of job openings and maintain recruitment case files.
• Determine applicant eligibility, conduct reference checks, and support compliance reviews.
• Assist hiring managers in developing assessments and ensure quality of testing platforms.
• Promote diversity and gender parity through outreach activities, webinars, and events.
• Maintain HR databases, prepare periodic statistical reports, and conduct research on HR issues.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on staffing processes and prepare written responses to HR queries.
• Support the full recruitment cycle for professional, national professional officer, and general service positions.
• Onboard staff by verifying references, determining compensation, preparing appointment offers, and coordinating travel and visa arrangements.

Required profile

• Under direct supervision of the HR Officer within the Staffing Team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a multicultural UN environment.
• Exposure to international staffing and diversity initiatives.