Human Resources Specialist at Integrated Dairies Limited (IDL)

Job Objectives:

The position is responsible for the delivery of value-added services to the management and employees through the alignment of HR recruitment, training and development initiatives with business objectives and business needs. Other functions of the role include overseeing and managing recruitment, on-boarding, training and development programs.

• Prepares and implements training budget.
• Organises and conducts orientation sessions and coordinates on-the-job training for new and transferred employees.
• Through collaboration with management, identifies anticipated training needs based on appraisals, legal and regulatory changes, career development needs, and other factors.
• Reviews training needs; modifies or improves existing programs or develops new training programs to meet those needs.
• Creates, further develops, and organises educational materials such as manuals and multimedia visual aids.
• Conducts training for instructors and supervisors on techniques and skills to manage and teach their employees.
• Creates and/or administers post-training evaluations, tests, and assessments. Evaluates the effectiveness of the organisation's training programs and recommends areas of improvement.
• Consults with the user department to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant position(s).
• Develop job description for the role and publish vacancy.
• Screens candidates, selects qualified and interested candidates for the interviewing phase, and then refer viable candidates to the HR Manager.
• Follows up with HR Managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made; collects feedback when placement is unsuccessful.
• Maintain a pool of potential candidates for various roles.
• Maintains and ensures compliance with related employment laws and regulations.
• Performs other related HR duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience in Human Resource management
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
• Ability to manage Priorities
• People management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Pro-activity
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies..
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition and human capital development.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, organisational diagnosis, industrial relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) credential.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.