Human Resources Officer at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)

Position Description

• The HR Officer will report directly to the HR manager to support administrative and communication activities of the HR Unit
• The HR Officer is expected to be a conceptual thinker with superb organizational and time management skills
• S/he must be reliable and should accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and acclimatize in a fast-paced environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
• Serve as point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
• Maintain calendars of HR management team.
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors.
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practice
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2 years of experience as an HR Officer
• Exposure to Labor Law and employment equity regulations.

Language:

• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing)

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Experience:

• Years of applicable / technical job experience
• Years of general experience with required degree type, years of general job experience with preferred degree type

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective HR administration and people management skills.
• Exposure to payroll practices.
• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Fantastic organizational and time management skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.