Human Resources Specialist at DAI

Reports to:    Head Human Resources 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Specialist reports to the Head of Human Resources. H/she will be responsible for maintaining, administering and executing the company’s human resource policies and programs. H/she will drive the recruitment mandate, effective working relationships, employee engagement and delivery of HR best practices. 
In addition; 

• Support the development and continuous improvement of HR systems and policies in line with best practices.
• Lead complex recruitment assignments that require creative applications of knowledge to specific recruitment challenges
• Prepare the required recruitment and selection report to facilitate decision-making 
• Support the development of employees and provide advice, guidance and ad-hoc training as required.
• Keep track of all HR transactions, including salary payment, travel allowances, employee awards, statutory payments.
• Conduct all required pre-contracting checks, documentation and contractual agreement
• Conduct employee onboarding, off-boarding and all required inductions
• Support the hiring managers to develop position job descriptions, key performance indicators and  goals
• Ensure that all staffing documentation submitted complies with donor, company, and the project requirements by verifying all required staff documentation.  
• Ensure legal compliance of HR regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required
• Guide staff and managers on HR related matters. 

Any other duties assigned 
ROLE SPECIFICATION 

• Minimum of a B.Sc Degree 
• 4 – 6 years proven experience as an HR Generalist 
• Professional membership of CIPM, PHRi or SPHRi is required
• Hands-on experience with HRIS, database and any HR software is needed. 
• Good knowledge of payroll cycle and procedures
• Practical experience in the use of any recruitment software  
• Excellent knowledge of the Nigeria Labour Law and regulations of the field is required
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills.