Human Resources Associate/Officer at Microcima Africa

Job Description – Human Resources Associate/Officer 

Background

Microcima Africa is a non-bank lending company that seeks to provide inclusive financial services to women and low-income segment who are excluded from the formal financial services. Microcima provides funding options/services that enable these segments to become economically included thereby improving their businesses and enhancing their lifestyle of the households.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Maintain employee records (soft and hard copies) according to policy and legal requirements
• Update HR databases (e.g. new hires, separations, vacation and sick leaves)
• Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data, like vacation and sick leave of  absences, bonus etc
• Prepare HR policies and procedures
• Provide counseling on policies and procedures
• Process employees’ requests and provide relevant information
• Coordinate organization meetings and training programs
• Create and implement effective onboarding plans
• Develop training and development programs
• Manage employee compliant and address queries accordingly
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal communications
• Assist in performance management processes
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
• Any other responsibility assigned by Management

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as an HR administrative assistant/officer
• Should possess minimum of 2-3 years’ work experience
• Understanding of labour laws and disciplinary procedures
• PC literacy and experience with MS Office application
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability
• BSc/BA in business administration, social studies, or relevant field; further training will be a plus
• HR certifications will be an add advantage