HR & Admin Associate at Mkobo Microfinance Bank Limited (Mkobobank)

Job Role

• The primary focus of this role is to support the growth Mkobo by providing necessary assistance to the HR & Admin Manager on human resource and office administrative services to ensure the achievement of business strategy and corporate objectives.
• The HR & Admin Associate duties involve a wide range of support activities in the HR department, including coordinating meetings, maintaining Employee database and also posting job adverts.
• An important part of the role will be to act as the liaison between the HR & Admin Manager and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions.
• The HR & Admin Associate will also assist in creating policies, processes and documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day to day operations of the HR and Admin functions and duties.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to HR & Admin Manager.
• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to Human Resources activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc).
• Coordinate Human Resources activities (meetings, training, surveys etc) and take minutes and attendance for all employee meetings.
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, policies and processes.
• Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews.
• Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc).
• Ensure the office is open for business before resumption.
• Ensure the Office Assistant keeps the office premises clean at all times.
• Ensure constant supply of stationeries, cleaning agents, drinking water and all other admin supplies to the office as at when due.
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors and external service providers when necessary.
• Any other tasks/duties as may be assigned from time to time .

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years relevant professional experience in a similar role.
• Minimum of Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law or any Social Science.
• Knowledge of digitizing HR processes end to end or of any HRIS systems.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Human Resources qualifications/certification 
• Must be a member of CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria) and possess a valid HR Practitioner License from the institute.

Knowledge:

• Proven experience as an HR Associate, or relevant human resources & administrative position.
• Computer typing skills (MS Office tools).
• Experience with an HRIS or HRMS.
• Familiarity with ATS software and CV databases.
• Basic knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communications skills
• Degree in Human Resources or related field.

Person Description:

• Ethical with high level of integrity.
• Good communicator, listener and a team player.
• Professional, responsible and accountable.
• Quality and customer focused, open to ideas and change.
• Commitment to the Company’s Vision and Values.