HR Officer – Talent & Performance at Terawork

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly analytical and execution-driven HR Officer to oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, probation management, and employee performance.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO to improve hiring quality, enforce performance standards, ensure accountability, and drive follow-through on key people decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end  recruitment, ensuring candidates meet clearly defined role and performance standards.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, including Day-One conversations and 30/60/90-day performance scorecards.
• Monitor probation periods, evaluate employee performance, and recommend appropriate interventions or exits where necessary.
• Track and follow through on people-related decisions made by the CEO, ensuring timely execution and proper documentation.
• Identify talent risks, performance gaps, and potential hiring concerns, escalating findings with clear recommendations.
• Support the implementation of performance standards, accountability measures, and leadership expectations across the organization.
• Reduce the CEO’s day-to-day administrative and people-management workload through effective coordination and follow-through.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in HR, talent acquisition, performance management, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information, document decisions accurately, and manage difficult conversations professionally.
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate is disciplined, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable enforcing high standards.
• They must demonstrate sound judgment, direct communication, and a strong bias for action and follow-through.