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Human Resource Officer at Brac, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Brac

Human Resource Officer at Brac, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Brac

Full time Job

Date Posted: October 5, 2023

Application deadline:

Expired on: October 13, 2023 12:00am

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Job description

Support Head of HR to manage HR function, policies and procedure in line with organizational goals, vision and mission.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure timely recruitment and transfers (internal and external) through preparation of job descriptions, identifying suitable channels, appropriate testing mechanisms, candidate selection and the on-boarding process.
  • In consultations with HR Head the incumbent will plan and conduct new employee orientation for comprehensive and aligned understanding of organizational goals.
  • Provide seamless operational HR service delivery as per existing systems and processes including leave management and maintenance of relevant databases and for generation and renewal of contracts etc.
  • Capture and analyze relevant HR metrics to inform new policy.

 

  • Keep records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews and terminations and of benefit plans participation such as insurance, NASSIT, pension for management reporting.
  • Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource requirements as per local labour law, conducting investigations, hearing and resolving employee grievances, counseling employees and supervisors, maintaining records, representing the organisation at hearings.
  • Ensure effective performance management through supporting and implementing organizational change initiatives and new PMS rollout.
  • Consult with HR Head and Programme heads to identify program needs and issues and customizes relevant HR interventions.
  • Conduct orientation on HRPP and new policies and practices.
  • Drive management training and other learning initiatives and coordinates values rollout for Programme Staff
  • Actively promote employee’s engagement through cultural change and staff motivation schemes.

Person Specifications:

  • Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with BRAC’s diverse workforce
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to a diverse audience.
  • Plan, organize and prioritize work.
  • Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment.
  • Excellent time – management, problem – prevention and problem-solving skills.
  • Study and apply new information and take initiatives.
  • Work accurately with close attention to details
  • Basic computer skills, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the country and spend time in the field.

Safeguarding:

  • Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
  • Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

 

Educational Requirements:

  • Degree in Human Resource Management OR related field of study

Experience Requirements: 

  • Minimum of three years’ experience required in NGO Operations.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Application deadline:

Expired on: October 13, 2023

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