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Human Resources and Social Relations Director

UPUBern,Switzerland
Position:Director | D-1Deadline:14 Oct 2026 (30 days left)Job ID:283821Posted on:3 Sep 2026 (11 days ago)
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Job Description

Leads the Universal Postal Union’s human-resources strategy and Directorate, overseeing recruitment, development, compensation, employee relations and organisational HR policy. The director advises executive management, coordinates HR operations represents the organisation in staff forums. The role safeguards a legally sound and responsive workforce for the Union’s global membership.

Key Details

Department

Human Resources Directorate

Position Details

Experience level

Leadership

Minimum experience

12 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Language Requirements

Required

English, French

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Formulate HR guidelines and strategies for the UPU and Human Resources Directorate
  • Advise executive management and staff on HR policy
  • Direct HR planning and operations through managers and experts
  • Oversee recruitment, development, compensation and benefits
  • Lead consultation with staff representatives and address HR legal issues
  • Represent the UPU in HR and social-relations forums

Role Requirements

  • Master's degree in HR management, law, social sciences or similar
  • At least 12 years of management-level HR experience in an international organization, public administration or private sector
  • Very good knowledge of HR management and UN common-system rules

Desired Criteria

  • Legal background in HR issues

Skills

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UPU Careers, on 3 Sep 2026.