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Brussels - Belgium

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

**Through this competition we are also aiming to select potential backup candidate for a post of Assistant Payroll (G10)**

INFOSESSION ON THE VACANCY AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
NATO IS is organising an infosession webinar on the recruitment process for this post which will take place on 21/05/2025 at 4pm CET (Brussels time).

This will be the opportunity for applicants and professionals to gain more insight into
the steps of the recruitment process and to have the opportunity to ask questions to the
Talent Acquisition Service. The Hiring Team will also share more details regarding the
responsibilities of the position and concrete tasks of this post.
Please register using the following link:

SUMMARY

The Executive Management Division has the lead role in the overall management of the NATO Headquarters (HQ). The EM Division covers the following directorates: HQ Support and Transformation (HQST) Human Resources (HR) and Information Communication and Technology Management (ICTM).

Within the Executive Management Division (EM) NATOs International Staff (IS) Human Resources (HR) Directorate is comprised of five pillars: Talent Management and HR Integration (TMHRI); Staff Services (StS); HR Policy and Strategy Coordination (IS and NATOwide HR policy); Data Analytics Leave & PMIS Support; and the Medical Service.

Staff Services include Insurances; Pay and Allowances; Pensions; and Privileges and Immunities (P&I). The Pay and Allowances Service provides services also to certain other NATO bodies in an HR Shared Services framework.

The incumbent assists the Head and the Officer Pay and Allowances in ensuring the accurate calculation and proper allocation of the pay and allowances which are due under the Civilian Personnel Regulations (CPRs) to international civilian staff employed by the IS and by the other NATO bodies which are customers of the IS under HR Shared Services. In addition the incumbent also provides payroll services for temporary staff consultants and interns and answers applicable questions of a confidential nature. They may also be called upon from time to time to perform duties within other areas of HR Staff Services. Among the team the incumbent acts as the senior Assistant and checks the work of other Assistants.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

The incumbent must:

DESIRABLE

The following would be considered an advantage:

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Information Management

Ensure both individually and through the supervision of the quality of the work of other team members the accurate calculation of allowances and entitlements due to staff based on their circumstances and in accordance with the applicable rules such as household status; educational and family allowances; pending separations and entitlements to beneficiaries. Verify that each individual on NATO payroll receives confirmation of payroll payment. Establish the pay records for temporary staff and consultants. Close the accounts of staff members at time of separation or when contract expires which may include: payment of account balances Defined Contribution Pension Scheme loss of job indemnity and/or allowance in lieu of notice. Oversee the establishment of the payroll on a monthly basis and prepare electronic media files for payment of salaries and pension contributions. Maintain liaison with the Office of the Financial Controller on payroll payment matters. Prepare and distribute letters and memos relevant to entitlements and allowances.

Stakeholder Management

Communicate accurate information on salaries and allowances to staff HR Officers and other NATO bodies. Explain clearly the entitlements and allowances as per the CPRs to staff members. Participate as a subject matter expert in working groups with respect to the development of HR functionality in the ERP system and the Personnel Management Information System (PMIS). Participate in initiatives to broaden the scope of Pay and Allowance services in the context of the development of NATOwide HR Shared Services. Assist in planning updates to shared systems to reflect changes relating to salaries and allowances and in scoping requirements for use in IT updates and new system developments.

Expertise Development

Check the accuracy of salaries allowances and indemnities calculations paid to staff members. Produce statistics on a variety of payroll fields (entitlements sick leave and overtime). Develop capture and document expert knowledge on the payroll and allowances and automate and improve work processes where necessary. Assist in benchmarking payroll procedures and identify good practices. Contribute to the development of common guidelines relating to the processing of pay and allowances. Coach team members in the performance of their duties as necessary with a view to continuously enhancing the quality of service delivered to customers.

Knowledge Management

Update the individual financial records of all staff members as well as the accounting archives. Maintain the overtime records and the records of NATO contributions to various insurance schemes and the Belgian social security system. Establish records of extended sick leave and of the various insurance premiums payable under the group insurance scheme. Extract data from the PMIS and collate statistics and provide payroll data to the Office of Financial Control Budget Planning and Analysis and various other NATO organizations.

People Management

Provide guidance to other Assistants and assists the Head of Section in coordinating the team and fostering a motivating and effective working environment.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

The incumbent reports to the Head Pay and Allowances Service and works in close cooperation with the other members of the Service and of Human Resources. The incumbent must possess tact diplomacy and discretion as they are required to interact frequently with staff of all levels of seniority with HR and other administrative staff in other NATO bodies and with members of national delegations.

Direct reports: N/a

Indirect reports: N/a

5. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent must demonstrate:

7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member must be submitted using erecruitment system as applicable:

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to provide equal access to employment advancement and retention independent of gender age nationality ethnic origin religion or belief cultural background sexual orientation and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations and strongly encourages women to apply.

NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation please inform us during your selection process.

Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATOs core tasks. As an employer NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature albeit at the same or a lower grade provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several worklife policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels Belgium is a nonsmoking environment.

For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading Allowances etc.) please visit ourwebsite. Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

NATO does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here.


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