The Benefits Section manages employee compensation and benefits that enable the OAS to attract, support, and retain a well-qualified and diverse workforce. It provides orientation on benefits to new and current staff members and to those who are separating from the Organization; advises staff on the interpretation of the Staff Rules with regard to benefits management.
Main Functions
- Provides orientation on benefits to new and current staff members and to those who are separating from the Organization; advises staff on the interpretation of the Staff Rules with regard to benefits management.
- Processes G-4 visas for workforce members and their respective dependents as needed and in accordance with existing legal requirements. Processes work permits for dependents of G-4 visa holders, and G-5 visas for household employees.
- Issues a variety of official certificates regarding compensation and employment, including those needed in order to obtain driver’s licenses.
- Authorizes, oversees, and processes recruitment-related travel, home leave travel, and repatriation.
- Maintains appropriate personnel information and reporting systems, including individual personnel files for each staff member and other records as required for the determination of qualifications, performance history, and their entitlements.
- Administers program-budget resources related to DHR activities and services.
- Administers the education allowance and tuition reimbursement program for staff. Also administers the official travel documents used by staff for official OAS travel.
- Obtains from the ICSC (International Civil Service Commission) information relating to the amount of “per diem” given, for the purpose of updating and publishing any necessary changes within the Organization.
- Oversee and manage activities that ensure an efficient and effective execution of payroll and tax reimbursement processes.
- Supervises management of the income-tax reimbursement program in accordance with the corresponding agreements with member states.
- Administers and oversees the benefits of the insurance programs for staff and retirees.
- Provides technical support to the Joint Committee on Insurance Matters and to the Management Board of the Medical Benefits Trust Fund.
- Administers compensation claims for work-related accidents.
- Develops, coordinates, and oversees orientation programs on prevention, health and wellness programs.
The Benefits Section is under the Department of Human Resources, which is under the Secretariat for Administration and Finance.