Company Description

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE

The Executive Directorate (EXD) is the steward of OECD resources, on behalf of the Secretary-General. Our focus is on people and their wellbeing; the effective and efficient management of the budget; the safety and security of staff, Delegations, visitors, and of the OECD’s data; maintaining and sustaining physical and digital infrastructure; and enabling the convening power of the OECD through conferences, meetings and events, whether virtual, physical or hybrid. As well as providing corporate services, functions and management support to our staff and Members, we provide integrated, strategic and expert advice on corporate policies and management issues to the Secretary-General, to Council and to Standing Committees, to which we regularly report on corporate matters. We also provide risk management functions (management areas under our purview). Ours is a fast-paced environment focused on delivering management excellence across all our functions.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SERVICE (EXD/HRM)

Within the OECD’s Executive Directorate (EXD), the Human Resource Management Service (HRM) is responsible for providing stewardship of the Organisation’s human capital on behalf of the Secretary-General. Overseeing three divisions (HR Operations, the Client Services Group and the Talent Management and Analytics Group), EXD/HRM’s Head Office provides strategic HR direction, leadership in corporate and legal matters and oversight and co-ordination for the Organisation at large. In addition, EXD/HRM is at the forefront of a major project currently underway to review the Organisation’s Employment framework with regards to its contractual policy and grading structure for OECD officials (NEP).

EXD/HRM is seeking an Junior HR Advisor to support both strategic and operational activities within the Head Office (HO). Reporting to the Deputy Head of HRM, the Junior HR Advisor will work closely with all members of the HO, playing a key role in supporting initiatives, coordinating activities, and ensuring the seamless execution of HR HO deliverables.

This role offers unique exposure to senior HR decision-making, strategic planning, and the implementation of key HR initiatives within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

HR Initiatives and Horizontality

• Develop and maintain a centralised HRM project and initiatives tracker, ensuring visibility across all ongoing activities and priorities. Support HR projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Support, coordinate and track transversal initiatives and activities within the service, such as the HRM well-being working group, ensuring alignment with HRM priorities and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Identify opportunities to leverage HR data to support decision-making and strategic planning, preparing data-driven reports and presentations to support HRM leadership in SLT meetings and other strategic discussions. Provide actionable insights based on data trends to inform decision making.
• Ensure seamless communication and information flow within and from HO to the HRM Divisions.
• Support with compliance-related tasks, including tracking and coordinating responses to data protection and audit requests.

Strategic Documentation and Reporting

• Contribute to the preparation of communications on HRM’s strategic plans and objectives to stakeholders (within and outside the service), gather feedback, and helping to develop build action plans to enhance engagement and relationships.
• Support the production of key reports, such as the HRM Strategy and D&I Reports, and summarize key findings and recommendations from these sources. Assist in preparing materials for the Executive Committee and Council, including presentation decks and talking points.
• Participate in benchmarking studies, as required, to compare organizational HR practices and performance against other international organisations. industry standards, and best practices.
• Gather, track, and integrate stakeholder feedback into strategic documentation and reporting, ensuring input is collected from relevant colleagues, follow-ups are conducted, and updates are reflected.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Help track and deliver on requests from OSG, EXD/DO, and other Directorates, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
• Support the implementation and management of the client relationship management (CRM) system for stakeholders within the OECD and its member countries, ensuring effective communication and relationship management and support with coordination of follow-ups from across HRM.
• Participate in initiatives to evaluate the impact of HRM policies and programmes on organisational performance and employee satisfaction.
• Contribute to the scoping and implementation of recommendations pertinent to HRM derived from oversight functions, such as the external auditors, the Data Protection Commissioner and others.
• Represent HRM in meetings and working groups as required, contributing to discussions and advancing HRM-related activities.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• University degree in Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.

Professional Experience & Skills

• A minimum of three years’ of professional experience in corporate initiatives, reporting, and data analysis. Proven track record in supporting executive leadership to drive corporate initiatives, preferably in the Human Resources Management.
• Strong ability to coordinate, track, and follow up on multiple HRM activities managing shifting priorities and ensuring smooth execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and foster a cooperative work culture.
• Open-minded and creative in developing new approaches to HR processes.
• Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of stakeholders.

Tools

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with data visualisation is a plus.

Core Competencies

For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Vision and Strategy (Level 1), Enable People (Level 2), Ethics and Integrity (Level 2), Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2), Achieve Results(Level 1), Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2)

To learn more about the definitions for each competency level, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

Fluency in either English or French and a commitment to reach a good working level in the other official language of the OECD.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• The incumbent would be expected to start their first working day as of 1 September 2025, and the deadline for applications should reach us no later than 23h59 23 April 2025 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 24 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

What the OECD offers Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 5.902,14 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.

• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests/video-recorded interviews are foreseen for May and panel interviews are planned for June.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [who are nationals of OECD member countries], irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.