Human Resources Assistant at Nuru Nigeria

Job Summary: 

The HR Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Human Resources department. This role assists in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, record-keeping, and employee relations. The HR Assistant is responsible for maintaining accurate employee information, facilitating communication between HR and employees, and ensuring compliance with organisation policies and procedures in line with government laws. S/he will manage the full complement of the HR services for all Nuru Nigeria Programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in ensuring staff compliance with human resources polices, based on Operations Handbook and HR Handbook.
• Assist with general employee processes such as hiring, recruiting, conducting background checks and assist in communicating with interview candidates and scheduling for tests and interviews.
• Assist in the drafting of Employee contracts, Letters, Memos and development of HR related templates.
• Ensure proper tracking of leave by ensuring that leave trackers are updated on a regular basis.
• Monitor staff attendance and ensure that all staff time sheets are submitted and filed on time.
• Responsible for ensuring personnel files are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Assist in effective performance management and administer the collation of performance management documentation.
• Support in championing employee relations and welfare Management schemes within the organization.
• Support the Human Resources & Admin Manager in staff development activities including promoting a learning catalogue, identifying training needs and researching training opportunities
• Contribute towards ensuring new employees receive an appropriate orientation and induction.
• Ensure clearance and debriefing is carried out for exiting staffs.
• Continually learning the latest and best HR practices to improve workplace efficiency.  
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Human Resources and Administrative Manager.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role- NGO/INGO Experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Gdrive and HRIS.
•  Sound knowledge of office practices, procedures and administrative systems.
• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa) – will be an added advantage.
• Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Nuru Nigeria policies and procedures.

Competencies and Skills

• Familiar with general Human Resources Management tasks.
• Understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong organizational and meticulous skills to ensure accuracy on processes and manage tasks efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment and handle changing priorities.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills