HR Assistant at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Location: Makurdi, Benue

Job Description

• The HR Assistant will assist with the management and delivery of several HR initiatives under the project in Benue
• The HR Assistant provides high level support to the HR Business Lead across a broad range of HR functions and responsibilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordination of HR benchmarking activities, collation of data, accurate and timely submissions
• Keeps the HR Business Lead informed about project status and issues that may impact HR service delivery or project outcomes
• Undertake field visitation to supervise and manage ad hoc staff
• Manage project risk and escalate issues to the appropriate level when needed
• Manage the payroll system for the HR unit, including liaising with Finance unit to ensure timely and accurate remittance
• Prepare personnel action records (PARS) for Finance action informing of any payroll additions and/or changes. These personnel actions include new hire, secondments, transfers, leavers and other amendments to salaries and employee data in compliance with policy and payroll requirements
• Support the recruitment process with tasks such as preparing shortlists, scheduling of interviews, and conducting reference checks
• Provide day-to-day coordination and quality assurance for projects and tasks
• Drive internal and external process improvements across multiple teams and functions;
• Monitor, coordinate and provide guidance in the resolution of business-related problems with project staff and other subcontractors
• Follow-up on timesheet and leave matters
• Collect and collate required data/documentation for the health insurance scheme and group life insurance scheme
• Other ad hoc duties consistent with the position as requested by the HR Business Lead

Qualifications

• B.S / B.A Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 1 - 3 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with the Ukum, Logo, Katsina Ala, Guma, Vandeikya, Gwer East and Kwande LGAs in Benue is required
• Fluency in English and the local language is required
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage
• Experience of HR in the international development organization is an advantage
• Knowledge of the local communities, cultures and geography of the State
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive Human Resources issues or projects and use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities
• Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques
• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to draft and deliver timely quality evaluation reports
• Objectivity and the ability to apply HR rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner