About the job
This position will provide HR support to the University, for effective delivery of HR services and functions, and the day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the HRM in enforcing the organizational human resource strategy, plans, policies and procedures in compliance with the business strategy growth plans and objectives.
- Develop and implement effective people management programs and initiatives.
- Develop and support adherence to the University HR policies and procedures in line with institutional objectives.
- Support the acquisition of talent by preparing job descriptions, posting adverts and managing the hiring process.
- Create and implement effective on-boarding plans.
- Create files for new staff ascertaining that all critical documents are collected and filed, while maintaining employee records according to policy and legal requirements.
- Prepare payroll documentation including entering new staff into the payroll system.
- Manage records for staff on probation and follow through on their confirmation or any other required action upon completion of probation.
- Support the HRM in instituting a culture of performance through disseminating annual performance appraisal forms and following up with the various Schools/Departments to analyze the feedback.
- Support the HRM in assessing staff training needs, scheduling training, evaluating the impact of training and development programs.
- Track and update leave records ensuring they are always accurate and current.
- Coordinate the separation management process ensuring that proper clearance and exiting procedures are undertaken, including the necessary internal communications.
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate weekly reports to the Human Resource Manager.
- Support the University in handling disciplinary and grievance issues.
- Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
- Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing employment and statutory regulations as guided by Labour Laws.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Social Sciences Degree with a Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a HR generalist role, preferably in the education sector.
- Must be a valid member of IHRM
- ERP knowledge will be an added advantage
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to handle multiple and urgent emerging issues timely and successfully
- Ability to develop innovative ideas and solutions
- Self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude and determination to ‘get under the skin of problems
- Able to streamline and improve operational processes.
- Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMIS is a plus
- Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
- Strong ethics and reliability
Application Procedure:
Qualified candidates are required to send a Letter of Application and updated Curriculum Vitae, including current and expected remuneration to the email address below. The application should include a statement of faith and contact details of at least 3 referees comprised of a professional, character and spiritual reference. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Please send your application to [email protected] on or before Friday, June 16th, 2023.
The subject of the email should clearly read Human Resource Officer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
