Human Resources Consultant at John Snow Inc - JSI

Job Description
The human resources consultant will work under the guidance of the human resources administrator and overall supervision of the Director of finance and administration to provide operational support to implement an effective and functional human resources process for key areas including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration and compensation.

Key Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

•     Ensure that all personnel records are up to date and filed appropriately both manually and electronically.
•     Assist in organizing appropriate human resources record keeping system, internal and external communications, and team administration.
•     Follow-up to ensure that all human resource document are signed by relevant parties.
•     Assist in preparing reference letters to referees and in collating reports for candidates personnel files.
•     In consultation with the Human Resource Administrator, invite selected candidates for interviews and ensure that candidates have proper documentation during the interviews.
•     Liaise with Human Resource Administrator to provide logistic support for entitled new hires and interview candidates.
•     Assist in the tracking of performance assessment forms. Track employee changes such as change of address, change of job title, dependants, name etc.
•     Collects and collate required data/documentation for the health insurance scheme including complete forms, duly labeled passports, birth certificates or sworn declarations and document each in individual personnel files.
•     Ensure that individual personnel file documentation physically correspond with the number of dependants claimed by any one employee under the scheme.
•     Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Skills
Applicants for this position must possess the following qualification and skills:

•     Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business/Public Administration or related discipline with at least 3 years experience in the areas outlined.
•     Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive human resource issues and maintain a high sense of judgement to execute duties.
•     Ability to take initiative and exhibit traits of courtesy, cooperation, respect and customer service.
•     Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office application.
•     Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
•     Experience in an international organisation or NGO will be an added advantage.