Human Resources Officer

Post Required: Human Resources Officer

Experience: 3 - 5 years experience

Qualification: Degree in Sociology or Public Relation and any CIPM stages will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a human resources (HR) officer you must have a clear understanding of your organization’s business objectives and be able to devise and implement policies which select, develop and retain the right staff needed to meet these objectives. The exact nature of the work activities varies according to the organization, but is likely to include:
• working closely with departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;
• promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization;
• recruiting staff/crew men - this includes developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, short listing, interviewing and selecting candidates;
• developing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;
• advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;
• undertaking regular salary reviews;
• negotiating with staff and their representatives on issues relating to pay and conditions;
• administering payroll and maintaining records relating to staff/crew men;
• interpreting and advising on employment legislation;
• listening to grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures;
• developing HR planning strategies with line managers, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels;
• planning and sometimes delivering training, including inductions for new staff;
• analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Candidates should send application to [email protected]