HR Assistant

Job Description

Candidate will deliver the following duties;

• Continuously provide support, guidance and co-ordination to ensure accurate and professional HR Support.
• Assist with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties
• Provide clerical and administrative support to Business Unit Leads
• Compile and update employee records
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc)
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc)
• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures
• Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees
• Assist our recruiters to source candidates and update our database

Qualifications

Candidate will have the following qualifications;

•  Proven experience as an HR Assistant, Staff Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position
•  Fast computer typing skills (MS Office, in particular)
•  Hands-on experience with an HRIS or HRMS
•  Familiarity with ATS software and resume databases
•  Basic knowledge of labor laws for East Africa and West Africa
•  Excellent organizational skills
•  Strong communications skills
•  Degree in Human Resources or related field Contributing to design and implementing HR Strategy

Knowledge:

•  Knowledge/experience of payroll and HR systems, e.g., VIP, iTrent
•  Strong computer literacy (MS Office)
•  Sound knowledge of HR Practices
•  Knowledge of labour East Africa and West Africa labour legislation
•  Conflict/Relationship Management skills