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Human Resources Assistant (Payroll) (GS-6), DHR, UNICEF

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Purpose of the Position

Assist in the processing of UNICEF Payrolls and other entitlements.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: - Must Pass The Un Asat (Administrative Support Assessment Test) In English (please mention in your cover letter whether you passed this exam) - NON-US CANDIDATES MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A US G4 VISA OR BE A US PERMANENT RESIDENT

Key Expected Results

  1. Responsible for payroll processing in Vision for assigned country offices. Provides support, guidance and answers payroll queries from assigned areas.

  2. Responsible for processing of rental advances and subsidy requests for assigned regions and maintain related recovery information.

  3. Maintain record and update payments for 3rd party vendors (Staff association, UNJSPF, garage administration, etc.). Maintain lists of voluntary deductions (staff association... etc.), reconciliation of all accounts related to payroll and personal vendors.

  4. Review outstanding staff separation cases for completeness of documents and follow up with UNICEF regional and country offices on outstanding issues related to separation of staff.

  5. Review education grants advances and settlements requests for eligibility and completeness of documentation, follow up, as necessary, with staff members and HR clusters on issues related to processing of Education grants processing requests

  6. Review and prepare salary advances, AGLS payments, and other payments as necessary

  7. Review and respond to queries from staff and vendors and on issues related to areas of responsibilities

  8. Maintain liaison with the UN Insurance and Tax Units on issues related to UNICEF staff enrolment in insurance plans and tax advances/statements)

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

  • Secondary Education with college courses in Accounting, Finance and/or Human Resources management related areas.
  • MUST PASS THE UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) in ENGLISH (PLEASE MENTION IN YOUR COVER LETTER WHETHER YOU PASSED THIS EXAM)
  • Six years of progressively responsible experience in the field of payroll, including education grants, rental subsidy, insurance, taxes and human resources’ benefits and entitlements in general.
  • Knowledge of software applications such as database and spreadsheet packages. Knowledge of SAP, HRMS & FLS is desirable.
  • Good knowledge of HR entitlements. Knowledge of the UN remuneration system is an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.
  • Staff within the UN Common System will be considered internal candidates.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

  • Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
  • Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
  • Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
  • Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
  • Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.
  • Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
  • Good ability to work productively under pressure and cope with deadlines.
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact positively with staff at all organizational levels, initiative, tact, and discretion.
How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2012-000927. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 16 July 2012.IN ORDER TO MEET THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICULAR POST, A CANDIDATE MUST: - PASS THE UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) in ENGLISH (PLEASE MENTION IN YOUR APPLICATION COVER LETTER WHETHER YOU PASSED THIS EXAM) - BE IN POSSESSION OF A US G-4 VISA (FOR NON US RESIDENTS) OR BE A US CITIZEN/PERMANENT RESIDENT IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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