Human Resources Officer, London, United Kingdom

## Human Resources Officer, London, United Kingdom - Organization:IMO - International Maritime Organization - Country:United Kingdom - Office:IMO London, United Kingdom Human Resources Officer ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Classification Grade: P3 Vacancy Announcement: V.N. 26-19 Admin Number: ADMIN/26/55 Post Number: 50003131 Date of Issue: 25/09/2026 Deadline for Applications: 16/10/2026 Fixed-term for two years (first year is probationary) with the possibility of further extension, subject to satisfactory performance US$ 71,335 net per annum, plus post adjustment (currently US$ 56,782). Salary is free of income tax in the United Kingdom. Under the overall guidance of the Head of Human Resources Services and the direct supervision of the Senior Human Resources Officer (Workforce Planning and Recruitment), the post holder will support the delivery of recruitment, outreach, talent acquisition and workforce planning activities across the Organization. The post holder will be responsible for managing recruitment processes, implementing outreach initiatives, providing recruitment advice to managers, and contributing to the continuous improvement of recruitment policies, procedures and systems Main Duties and Responsibilities Recruitment and Selection - Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection activities across the Organization, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures. - Advise hiring managers and review and assess recruitment requirements, determine appropriate recruitment strategies, and oversee the development and execution of recruitment plans aligned with organizational objectives. - Lead the design and implementation of candidate assessment methodologies and selection processes to ensure transparent, merit-based and competency-driven recruitment outcomes. - Review and endorse recruitment recommendations and related documentation prior to submission for approval. - Monitor and evaluate recruitment effectiveness, service delivery standards and workforce acquisition outcomes, recommending corrective actions where required. Outreach and Talent Attraction - Support the implementation of outreach and sourcing strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates. - Lead initiatives aimed at strengthening employer branding and enhancing the Organization's visibility within relevant professional, academic and multilateral networks. - Establish and maintain strategic relationships with universities, professional associations, international organizations and talent networks to support recruitment objectives. - Design and coordinate initiatives to improve workforce diversity, geographical representation and gender balance, monitoring outcomes and recommending enhancements where necessary. Workforce Planning, Innovation and Reporting - Lead workforce planning initiatives across the Organization, undertaking workforce analysis and forecasting activities to support strategic decision-making and organizational priorities. - Develop and maintain workforce planning frameworks, tools and methodologies to support effective talent acquisition, succession planning and workforce sustainability. - Analyse workforce trends, staffing risks and talent gaps, and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior management on workforce strategies. - Coordinate organizational succession planning and talent pipeline initiatives, identifying critical workforce risks and proposing mitigation measures. - Prepare strategic workforce reports, briefing papers and presentations for senior management decision-making. Strategy, Policy Development and Process Improvement - Contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment, outreach and talent acquisition strategies. - Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and innovative approaches to increase efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. - Support the implementation and optimization of recruitment systems, digital tools and data-driven recruitment practices. - Coordinate the work of junior HR personnel, consultants and temporary staff, providing direction, coaching and performance feedback as appropriate. - Lead cross-functional HR initiatives and working groups involving internal and external stakeholders. - Foster collaborative relationships with managers, staff and stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of HR services and workforce solutions. - Maintain awareness of developments in human resources management and contribute to organizational knowledge-sharing and capability-building initiatives. - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Competencies - Adopts a proactive and innovative approach in identifying and working towards improvement in all functional areas and applies creativity and sound judgement to problem-solving. - Experience in planning and organizing work effectively. Capacity to receive feedback and progress in a constructive manner. - Ability to work effectively under pressure with a hands-on and solutions-oriented approach. - Take ownership of all responsibilities; delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. - Strong influencing skills, with the proven ability to build trusted relationships with staff members and managers and the ability to stimulate others to positive action. - Effective oral and written communication skills, ability to draft effectively, strong presentation and facilitation skills. - Ability to build consensus, collaboration and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels including in an international, cross-cultural context. Professional Experience - A minimum of five years of relevant experience in workforce planning, recruitment and selection is essential. - Work experience in a multilateral/international organisation, experience within the UN common system as well as managing a diverse team will be an advantage. - Demonstrated experience in providing recruitment feedback. - Experience in leading human resources related projects. - A first-level university degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, Employment Relations or a relevant field is essential - Professional certifications in Human Resources is an advantage. - Advanced level of proficiency in English, both written and oral, is essential. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations will be desirable. - Fostering a collaborative work environment, and ensuring the effective delivery of organizational objectives in line with established standards and policies is essential. - Proven track record in developing and implementing policies, with the ability to adapt effectively to new situations and emerging challenges. - Proficiency in MS Office applications. - Proficiency in leading and coordinating Human Resources projects.