
Human Resources and Social Relations Director
Position:Director | D-1Deadline:14 Oct 2026 (30 days left)Job ID:283821Posted on:3 Sep 2026 (11 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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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.