HR Assistant

WFP seeks an HR Assistant in Quito on a six-month SSA assignment to provide specialised administrative and operational support to Human Resources. The role supports recruitment, personnel administration, records and reports, onboarding, HR data and system updates, staff deployment and organisational-culture initiatives, helping deliver timely, accurate and people-centred HR services.

• Respond to general HR queries and follow-up actions
• Guide staff on HR systems and procedures
• Liaise with internal units on payroll and contracts
• Compile HR data for analysis and reporting
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR databases
• Prepare contracts, transfer letters and HR documentation
• Update HR systems and monitor administrative deadlines
• Support staff deployment and organisational-culture initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, organisational psychology, organisational development, human resources or a related area
• At least five years of experience in HR policies and procedures, recruitment, contracting or personnel administration
• Fluent Spanish and intermediate B2 English
• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Human Resources Administration
• Recruitment Support
• Personnel Records
• Onboarding
• HR Reporting
• Data Management
• Organisational Development
• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Office

• Six-month SSA assignment