Human Resources Services Officer at UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
Manages, supervises and monitors the work of the Human Resources Services Division,
including overseeing the preparation of personnel actions, maintaining staffing tables, records, and benefits; ensures that the Human Resources Services team responds to requests on related matters in a timely manner; provides coaching, mentoring and training to the Division’s staff
members;
Ensures the application of staff Regulations, Rules, Personnel Directives and Instructions, and other statements of policy governing the duties, obligations, privileges, benefits and entitlements of Area staff;
Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulations and rules; administers and provides advice on salary and related benefits, and social security entitlements; determines and recommends benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status; advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficult isssociated with work and entitlements;
Develops working strategies and internal control methods to ensure the best management of benefits and entitlements and to preserve the Agency’s assets;
Ensures processing and accuracy of payroll and data elements (against appropriate authorization) and certifies monthly payroll;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.