HR Advisor - Talent Acquisition (Internal Candidates Only)

Copenhagen

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Copenhagen
Grade: Mid level - IICA-3, International Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Human Resources
Closing Date: 2025-09-23

Job categories Human Resources

Vacancy code VA/2025/B0042/30749

Level ICS-11

Department/office MP, PCG, People and Culture Group

Duty station Copenhagen, Denmark

Contract type International ICA

Contract level IICA-3

Duration Ongoing, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

Application period 16-Sep-2025 to 23-Sep-2025

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

The HR Advisor, within the People and Culture Group's Talent Acquisition team, will be responsible for upholding the principles of UNOPS's talent acquisition philosophy, and will drive the organization's talent acquisition strategy by developing and implementing key initiatives. S/he will lead a team of talent acquisition colleagues, fostering cross-team collaboration within PCG and across UNOPS, while proactively contributing to improving the organization's talent acquisition policies and processes and will provide authoritative advice to PCG management team on talent acquisition matters. S/he will support the identification, configuration and implementation of new digital tools, engage in effective HR change management, and drive UNOPS's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) priorities.
The position reports to the Head of Talent Acquisition.

Summary of functions

Team Leadership
Talent Acquisition Management
Executive Recruitment
Talent Acquisition Projects

1. Team Leadership

Lead and mentor a team, fostering professional growth and development through coaching, performance feedback, and opportunities for skill enhancement.
Monitor and manage team performance, ensuring that talent acquisition targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met, and that all activities align with UNOPS's strategic goals.
Facilitate the engagement and provision of high-quality results and services of the team supervised through effective recruitment, work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development
Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment, driving cross-functional cooperation within PCG and with other departments to achieve organizational objectives.
Encourage and facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices among team members to continuously improve talent acquisition processes and outcomes.
Foster adherence to existing policies and best practices among team members.
Drive effective change management within the team, ensuring they are well-equipped to support and adapt to new digital tools, policies, and strategic initiatives.
Any other related responsibilities as needed.

2. Talent Acquisition Management

Oversee the application and implementation of talent acquisition and management policies and processes.
Proactively contribute to the enhancement of talent acquisition policies and processes by identifying areas for improvement, developing new initiatives, and ensuring they are aligned with the talent acquisition philosophy, strategic goals and best practices.
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing authoritative and timely advice on talent acquisition policies and procedures to senior management, hiring managers, HR practitioners, and candidates to ensure fair and effective recruitment.
Drive the continuous improvement of the talent acquisition lifecycle by leveraging data and feedback to refine existing processes and support the integration of new digital tools for a more efficient and positive user experience.
Champion and lead change management efforts related to new talent acquisition policies, processes, and tools, ensuring smooth adoption and clear communication to all stakeholders.
Any other related responsibilities as needed.

3. Executive Recruitment

Under the guidance of the Head of Talent Acquisition, drive senior leadership recruitment and selection processes, with quality and efficiency, including managing UNOPS rosters and talent benches.
Leads identifying suitable candidates for succession planning and works with Hiring Managers in that process as appropriate
Design and implement recruitment assessment processes and represent PCG on interview panels.
Provide substantive policy advice and guidance on corporate recruitment processes as required.
Under the guidance of the Head of Talent Management, develop and implement UNOPS individual talent management / recruitment processes and related tools.
Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to further strengthen the Talent Management function in UNOPS, delivering on related projects as needed.
Provide Career Development support for internal colleagues, incl. members on the Leadership and Functional Talent Benches, and actively contribute to that function.
Any other related responsibilities as needed.

4. Talent Acquisition Projects

Contribute to key HR projects related to talent acquisition, including the design, development, and implementation of new strategies, processes, and technologies.
Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, hiring managers, and PID, to define project scope, gather requirements, and ensure successful project delivery.
Contribute to the configuration and implementation of new digital tools and platforms.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing talent acquisition policies and processes.
Contribute to comprehensive change management plans to ensure the smooth adoption of new initiatives, providing clear communication and training to all affected stakeholders.
Any other related responsibilities as needed.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent is required, preferably in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Law, or a relevant field.
Bachelor’s degree preferably in the above-mentioned areas or relevant field, with an additional two years of relevant working experience, will be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Experience

Relevant working experience required is defined as a minimum of 7 years of experience (or more, depending on academic credentials) working in human resources management in at least one of the following areas:

Talent Management, senior recruitment and/or talent acquisition, succession planning, individual performance management, career development support, and/or policies and related processes.

A minimum of 1 year of international experience working in a multicultural setting is required.

Team leadership experience (5+ persons) is required.
UNOPS experience is required.
Experience in managing recruitment outreach processes is required.
Experience in working on Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, such as gender parity, diversity and inclusion in policy development, learning and development initiatives or similar areas, ideally within an international HR context, is desirable.
Practical experience in conceptualizing new approaches and innovation in the area of Human Resources, ideally on a global scale, is desirable.
Experience in developing HR communication initiatives is desirable.
Previous experience in virtual facilitation is desirable.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in English is required
Proficiency in another UN official language, such as French or Spanish is an asset.

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