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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/F/21-26 Issued on:  25 June 2021       
 
Title:  HR/Payroll Analyst         Application Deadline:  23 July 2021       
 
Grade:  6  
 Division:  Human Resources      
 
Contract Type:  Fixed -term       
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 84,440 net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  Two years with the possibility of 
extension        
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package including 
an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions 
and health insurance), dependency benefits, pensi on plan, health insurance 
scheme, separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally 
recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and 
separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, and home leave.  
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/compensation_e.htm  
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a grade 6  professional  position to work as 
HR/Payroll A nalyst  in the Staff Administration Unit of the Human Resources Division . 
 
General Functions  
 
Reporting to and under the supervision of the Chief of HR Staff Services, the inc umbent will 
undertake the following responsibilities:  
  
1. Process standard and complex  financial transactions  related to payroll , in compliance with 
approved procedures  and regulations.   
 
2.  Provide an excellent level of customer service to all employees and external stakeholders. 
Resolve specific pay queries and share payroll expertise on financial and administrative issues.  
 
3. Process and perform financial controls and complex analytical tasks, produce/maintain  
reports, templates and repository/r eference data.  
 
4. Prepare contracts and maintain accurate employee records; process a wide variety  of 
confidential administrative actions throughout the career of staff members; prepare administrative 
documents and support audit reviews.  
 
5. Assist in managing absences (annual leave, sick leave, home leave etc.); enter data into the 
HR information systems an d ensure data integrity (job data changes, holiday, and leave of absence 
reports etc.); prepare statistical reports (draft narrative, graphs, and charts) on staff absenteeism 
to be used by the HR Director;   
 
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  6. Conduct or support business process reviews and other projects engaged by the team. Train,  
and advise other team members or users on procedures and processes.  
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
An advanced university degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, 
Organizational Psychology, Finance  or a related field. Professional Certification in Human Resources 
(e.g. CIPD, SHRM, PHR) or in Accounting (e.g. ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualifications ) would be an 
asset.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical knowledge and skills:   
  
Advanced accounting/financial management skills.  
Experience and skills in computing and office applications, especially advanced spreadsheet and 
word processing applications.  
Good analytical skills to produce accurate and clear financial reporting.  
Good ERP software skills; experience with Oracle EBS / Workday HRIS an advantage.  
Experience and familiarity with administrative and financial procedures in international organizations 
or private s ector would be an asset.  
Familiarity with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) would be an advantage.  
Project management skills.  
  
Behavioural skills:   
  
Excellent organizational skills, attention to details and respect tight deadline s. Capability to work 
as a member of a team, relating to others, while working independently to achieve his/her 
objectives; capability to relate to and build relationships with colleagues; capability to 
communicate information (including financial informat ion) in a clear way and understand 
information; ability to persuade others to a point of view using facts. Ability to adhere rigorously 
to set rules of conduct ensuring confidentiality and an absence of conflict of interest.  
  
Work Experience:  
 
At least 2 years of experience in HR and Payroll administration , preferably in international 
organizations.   
 
Languages:  
 
Proficiency (equivalent of level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for 
Languages (CEFR)) in French and Engli sh. Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.  
 
Additional Information:  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
For WTO staff members on fixed -term or regular contracts, only those who have spent minimum 
two years on their current  post are normally considered eligible to apply, as per administrative 
memorandum 976 paragraph 46.  
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process  may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to be 
suitable for a similar position may be kept on a r oster for up to 24 months, and may subsequently 
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been poste d and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
The WTO is a non -smoking environment.