Human Resources Assistant

The Human Resources Assistant provides operational support across UNRWA Field Human Resources Department sections and divisions. The post maintains personnel records, processes contracts, attendance and payroll data, supports performance management, prepares routine correspondence and reports, and assists staff with HR queries, documentation and administrative processes while maintaining confidentiality and accurate system records.

• Check and update human-resources records, forms and personnel files
• Draft routine correspondence and prepare periodic HR reports
• Support electronic performance-management processes and staff follow-up
• Process complementary personnel contracts, approvals, attendance and payroll data
• Register, distribute and maintain official personnel documents
• Enter payroll, entitlement and movement data in the HR system
• Provide HR information and briefing support to staff and retirees
• Provide cover for HR teams, sections and divisions

• Successful completion of full secondary education and a two-year post-secondary diploma in human resources management, business administration or a related subject
• At least four years of relevant experience in human resources management or related administrative duties
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• English and Arabic proficiency

• Residence in West Bank or Jerusalem and a West Bank or Jerusalem identity document

• Personnel Administration
• HR Records Management
• Contract Administration
• Payroll Administration
• Performance Management
• HR Data Entry
• Confidentiality
• Document Management

• Human Resources Management System
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

• Daily paid contract
• Open to internal and external candidates
• Only candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem within commuting distance and authorised to work at the duty station are eligible
• A roster may be created from the selection exercise for future similar posts