HR Officer

Description:

Job Purpose

The HR Officer will help the HR and Admin Manager to develop, advise and implement policies relating to the effective use of personnel within the organization. The HR Officer will also work closely with departments, increasingly in a more-like consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Manage the recruitment process-; recruiting staff – this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting candidates.

Managing the payroll and making sure that staff get paid correctly and on time

With consultation of the HR & Admin Manager be responsible for pensions and benefits administration

Draft job descriptions and advertisements

Looking after the health, safety, and welfare of all employees, especially Truck Drivers

Organizing staff & Truck Drivers’ training sessions and activities

Monitoring Truck Driver performance and attendance

Advising line managers and other employees on employment law and the employer’s own employment policies and procedures

Handling grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures;

Work closely with the HR & Admin Manager in HR planning strategies for immediate and long-term staff requirements;

Planning, and delivering, training, including inductions for new staff;

Analysing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

Required Skills and Attributes

Strong Good Communications Skills

Commercial awareness

Good problem-solving skills

Effective organizational skills

Ability to form working relationships with people at all levels

Teamwork skills

Good interpersonal Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Numerical skills

Good IT skills

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or Business Administration

Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of HR work experience with either a ICT/Telecoms or Logistics Company

HR work experience with ICT/Telecoms Company will be plus.

Must have good experience in recruitment, payroll management, and grievance handling

Proven experience in HR roles with a solid understanding of HR principles and practices.

Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Must be a people person

Must be a Member of ZIHRM with Valid Practicing Certificate.

Method of Application

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations. Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 30 days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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