Senior Talent Business Partner

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

 

 

a.    Organizational Setting

 

The position is located in the HR Talent Partners Unit, of the Talent Management Service, within the Human Resources Management Department (HRMD). The purpose of the Talent Management Service is to prepare a future-ready and skilled workforce. Through the effective recruitment, deployment, development and retention of WIPO's workforce, the Talent Management Service contributes to the delivery of an agile, innovative workforce whose performance is aligned with WIPO's short and long-term goals and where talent management delivers tangible results that positively affect engagement.

 

b.    Purpose Statement

 

The Talent Business Partner works closely with the sector lead, managers, and staff as a strategic adviser on HR-related matters. Together with the business, s/he works to identify and build the medium and long-term workforce required to drive business outcomes; designing in collaboration with the Employee Experience Unit, tailored and integrated talent management strategies to attract, acquire, develop and engage talent. The Talent Business Partner supports and advises managers on talent opportunities and challenges across the Organization and has a key role to play in shaping organizational culture. S/he is assigned to specific business areas of the Organization and contributes to the design and implementation of the talent management strategy for those areas.

 

c.    Reporting Lines

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Manager, HR Talent Partners Unit.

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

 

a.  Partner and build strong relationships with Sector Lead(s), managers, and staff in designated areas of responsibility, proactively supporting the strategic agenda of the business and leveraging the overall talent strategy.

 

b.  Manage the delivery of the annual HR people management cycle including performance management, staffing strategies, staff engagement, succession planning, learning framework and other HR action plans in designated sectors.

 

c.  Recommend optimal HR strategies based on historical performance, predictive HR analytics and scenario-based analysis; measure and quantify the impact of key talent initiatives and drive the compilation and use of the talent/HR analytics agenda across the Organization.

 

d.  Advise managers in establishing clear roles and responsibilities for staff in the context of overall organizational design and classification standards to ensure compatibility across the Organization; ensure robust forward planning for workforce resources.

 

e.  Act as a trusted advisor in resolving sensitive and complex talent management cases, such as those involving performance challenges, alignment of expectations, supervisor-supervisee work relationships, and team performance, among others.

 

f.   Support the Talent Partner Manager in leading and managing a team of Talent Partners who work to align business objectives with employees and management in designated sectors.

 

g.  Act as project lead for various HR initiatives, working horizontally across the broader HRMD and the Employee Experience team to support the launch of programs related to Talent Management, digitalization, and others.

 

h.  Undertake other tasks as required.

 

 

 

Education (Essential)

Advanced university degree in Human Resources Management, Economics, Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration or related field. A first-level university degree in a relevant discipline plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the minimum years of experience required below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

 

Education (Desirable)

HR certification.

 

Certification in data analytics.

 

Certification in project management.

 

Experience (Essential)

At least seven years of professional experience in human resources including in business partnering.

 

Experience in workforce planning, data analysis including in the field of Human Resources Management.

 

Experience resolving complex HR issues.

 

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in multiple human resource disciplines.

 

Experience managing a team.

 

Experience managing projects and driving HR transformation through the use of new technologies.

 

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

 

Language (Desirable)

A good knowledge of French.

 

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Client orientation, with the ability to deliver a high-quality client service, improving service execution, timeliness, delivery and outcomes.

 

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships.

 

Ability to present and promote the Organization's position on HR matters in a clear, concise and accurate manner.

 

Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, and the administrative practices related to those factors.

 

Strong data analysis/reporting skills, as well as skills in gap analysis.

 

Ability to seek the right data, formulate and test hypothesis and design solutions to answer business questions.

 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; initiative in resolving complex and sensitive issues; tact and discretion.

 

Ability to think holistically about problems, curiosity in investigating them, out of the box thinking.

 

Highly computer literate, competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and related business and communications tools, the internet and social media, ERP and Planning systems, and ability to adapt quickly to new systems.

 

Ability to drive change and support the transformation of HR using new technologies.

 

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Project management skills, ability to work on projects from initiation to completion through experience and drive for results.

 

 

 

1.    Communicating effectively.

2.    Showing team spirit.

3.    Demonstrating integrity.

4.    Valuing diversity.

5.    Producing results.

6.    Showing service orientation.

7.    Seeing the big picture.

8.    Seeking change and innovation.

9.    Developing yourself and others.

 

 

 

Mobility:  WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization.  Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

 

Annual salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the December 2024 rate of 89.9%

 

P4
Annual salary	$77,326
Post adjustment	$69,516
Total Salary	$146,842
Currency USD

 

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

 

Additional Information

 

* Initial period of two years, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.  No fixed-term appointment or any extension hereof shall carry with it any expectancy of, nor imply any right to, (further) extensions or conversion to a permanent appointment.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

 

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

 

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

 

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In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

 

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

 

Additional background checks may be required.