Human Resource Officer at Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization (POWER)

Job Description:

•     Working closely with various departments and assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures
•     Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
•     Liaise with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety
•     Recruit staff – this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates
•     Develop and implement policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management
•     Prepare staff handbooks
•     Advise on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits
•     Undertake regular salary reviews
•     Negotiate with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions
•     Administer payroll and maintain employee records
•     Deal with grievances and implement disciplinary procedures
•     Develop with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
•     Plan, and sometimes deliver, training – including inductions for new staff
•     Analyze training needs in conjunction with departmental managers

Qualification and Experience

•     A University Degree or HND in Business Administration from a recognized institution
•     A tactful, friendly but firm manner
•     Good spoken and written communication skills
•     The ability to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
•     Fairness and objectivity
•     Strong interpersonal skill
•     Good level of gender awareness
•     Discretion with confidential information
•     Good organizational and administrative skills
•     High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
•     Be proficient with the use of MS Word and Powerpoint