HR Specialist

HR Specialist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support with the recruitment, training, structuring, organising, assessing and disciplining of staff (working with and advising Managers/Department heads).
• Support with training and personal growth opportunities for all middle management and junior staff in keeping with the objectives set by the department heads.
• Support in efficient service by developing, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, procedures and productivity standards.
• Management and upgrades of the HRIS.
• Support with Monthly HR Report and development of HR Metrics in-line with Best Practice.
• Continuously review and update policies and procedures to reflect the culture of the organization.
• Provide consultation to management on employee relations issues, and manage disciplinary issues within the company. Represent the organization at conciliation meetings at the Ministry of Labour.
• Support with the development and maintenance of job descriptions and performance standards for all positions in the company.
• Support company activities ensuring it meets with and integrates with organisational requirements, quality management and HSE legal stipulations.
• Ensure that employee relations matters are handled in a sensitive manner so as to eliminate any potential conflict between staff and management.
• Ensure employee records are kept up-to-date through maintenance of a comprehensive manual and automated filing system.
• Develop and coordinate training for managers, supervisors, and employees, on performance management issues.
• Participate and assist in building Company Committees and Teams as may be required; e.g. Health and Safety Committee, Events Committee, Personnel Development & Employee Engagement.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all employee data and sensitive company related information.
• Assist in other related areas of work based on the needs of the department and any other area as necessary in support of Company activities.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Teamwork
• Service Focused.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Dispute Resolution
• HRPlus
• Knowledge of industrial relation laws, OSHA and other related legislation
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Suite)

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary level training in Human Resource Management or a related Social Science.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Human Resource Environment.
• An acceptable combination of academic qualifications and work experience may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical Demands: Office activity, sitting, standing, computer usage, lifting of light items.
• Environment/Hazard Demands: N/A
• Travel Demands: Moderate requirement, ability to travel for activities or training sessions.