HR Assistant at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

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.