Vacancy for the post of human resource officer

A highly reputable company requires the services of a Human Resource Officer to report to Head of Human Resources.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing support in various Human Resources functions, which includes, recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring and employee counseling.

Plan, develop and implement strategy for HR management and development. Monitor staff performance and attendance activities. Responsible for the payroll processing and administration. Provides assistance in reviewing and assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the department’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities. Liaise with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of HR development, and to ensure they are fully informed of HR objectives. Contribute to the evaluation and development of HR strategy and performance in co-operation with the executive team. Provide information and assistance to staff and supervisors on human resource and work related issues. Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff. Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staff. Promote human resources as a strategic partner in management decision making. Maintain employee personal records and data administration. Prepare and submit reports on daily activities of the department. Perform other related duties as required.

Competency and Skills Requirements

Team building skills Problem solving skills Effective verbal and listening communication skills Good people management skills. Time & Stress Management skills Interviewing skills Innovation and ability to think out of the box. Good attention to detail. Good proficiency in the use of Microsoft office package.

The incumbent must maintain confidentiality, use sound judgement and perform independently while performing the Duties of the human resources officer. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: Maintain standards of conduct Good leadership qualities Demonstrate sound work ethics Proactive decision maker Be consistent and fair Multi-tasking and deadline oriented

Key Performance Indicators

Quality of new hires. Employee satisfaction index. Staff turnover rate. % training hours achieved. Time to fill vacancies. Quality of training organized. Level of adherence to process flow. Level of customer satisfaction. Timeliness and accuracy of information and reports.

Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience with a minimum of 2 years in a similar position A good first degree in Business Admin, IRPM, Humanities, Sciences or the Social Sciences A recognized and relevant professional certification (i.e. CIPM, CIPD or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

Send C.V to [email protected]

Entry closes on the 9th December 2011