Human Resources Assistant

The Human Resources Assistant will deliver client-focused HR support for WFP in Santo Domingo, ensuring policies and procedures are applied accurately. The role handles complex enquiries, recruitment and contract data, onboarding, confidential personnel records and administrative documentation. It also monitors staff deployment, supports junior staff learning and identifies improvements to HR processes and service delivery.

• Respond to complex HR queries and follow-up actions
• Support onboarding and explain terms of service to new staff
• Prepare employment, transfer, separation and training documentation
• Review and update HR data and contractual deadlines
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HR archives
• Monitor staff deployment and related administrative actions
• Support junior staff learning and improve HR processes

• Completion of secondary school education with a post-secondary certificate in the related functional area
• At least six years of progressively responsible Human Resources and general administrative experience
• Fluency in English

• Human Resources Administration
• Employee Onboarding
• Personnel Records Management
• HR Data Management
• Recruitment Support
• Contract Administration
• Workforce Administration

• HR Management Systems

• Initial fixed-term appointment of 12 months
• Successful candidates will be placed on a roster for two years