Human Resource Officer HND / BA / BSc Job

Job Summary

The Human Resources Officer will support the preparation of HR tasks; and develop/update HR policies and procedures in compliance with all national acts and legislation.
S/he will be responsible for handling all human resource functions which encompass a variety of activities - recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, training and development, safety and health, labor relations, performance appraisal, payroll management, guidance, etc. that significantly influence all areas of an employee engagement and the organization as a whole.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that all recruitments are done in accordance with the organization’s recruitment processes.
Prepare monthly payroll schedule for staff and ensure payroll processing functions for all employees (system set-up, timesheet collection, all deductions such as PAYE, Pension, NSITF, NHF, salary increases, allowances, bonuses, etc.) to ensure appropriate computation are in line/compliance with Nigeria laws.
Raise internal requests and prepare monthly salary payment schedule to be sent to the finance department for payment of staff salary.
Ensure complete and up-to-date personnel files are maintained for all staff. Prepares and monitors the details of all employment contracts ensuring all staff have valid employment contracts.
Training employees on HR policies and procedures, updating the organization on new regulations or best practices in human resources.
Manage staff separations (departures, exit interviews).
Promote workplace safety through impartial treatment to all employees through proper practices and employment policies throughout the organization. Ensure that all policies are applied fairly and consistently to all employees.
Ensure all staff personal files are updated according to the checklist /procedures on a constant basis.
Ensure all staff complete the Induction before being sent to work.
Organize training on Code of Conduct for staff. Brief on other HR policies/procedures to staff.
Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions
Filing of all project related documents and development of a transparent and efficient filing system of all administration records as per the organizational filing procedures.
Review HR-related documents before the executive director approves.
Coordinate with Team Leader on Annual Leave, and sick Leave forms, review for correctness (for approval, availability of leave), update the database for leave, and file in staff personal files.
Ensure all staff taxes and legislative obligations are done on time as per the government deadlines.
Follow up with Line supervisors and ensure the Performance (Probation) objectives are set and filed within two weeks of the appointment date.

Knowledge and skill

Proficient knowledge of HR-relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of payroll administration and management
Knowledge of performance review methods and techniques
Ability to Train staff, development and recognition, delegation, mentoring and coaching
written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, proposals, policies, and procedure
Ability to have supervisory, team building, problem-solving, interviewing, stress management, basic counseling, and negotiation skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365.
Ability to prioritize work and keep work confidential

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Administration and Management, or a related field.
2-3 years of experience in a similar HR role within an NGO.
Excellent understanding of HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training & development.
Good knowledge of employment laws.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong ethical standards.
Additional HR education and certification are a plus.

Women in the New Nigeria, and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that focuses on women’s empowerment, enhancing lives of youths, encouraging good governance, capacity building on sustainable agriculture, peace building, prevention of gender based... read more violence, micro-finance, the Arts, communication, Technological solutions, partnering in scientific research, Modern approaches in tackling community societal ills and Parity in gender equality. The organization partners with diverse civil society groups, government agencies, and non-governmental organization to deliver its mandate of empowering women and transforming lives of the youth in Nigeria.
WINN always aims to affect lives positively based on its expansive knowledge on capacity building and personal development for women to succeed. As such, WINN has international presence in North America (WINNA), WIN Ghana, WIN Mozambique, WIN South Africa, WIN Sierra Leon, WINWO. UK.ORG and is still committed to ensuring good Governance free of bias and corruption – strives to employ best practices for managing, implementing, and evaluating its organizational and program activities with its New mindset focus as it goes from Nation to Nation all around the world.
WINN BIRTHED
The New Nigerian Youth Project (Nation Building, Education projects, Entrepreneurship focal, awareness against drug abuse, crime alert programs etc). The Tabitha Integrated Services (for the Aged women and Widows, also an arm that promotes start-up’s, small scale businesses, retailers, chain distribution of goods and services as well as creating jobs for the Widows.
All around the world women and children are the victims of wars, insurgency, earthquakes, abuse e.t.c. they are left so helpless, we have to take up the challenge as a church, as an organization, as an individual & make a change in the lives of these women/girls. WINN stands by this adage if you empower a woman/girl you empower the whole nation.
Join us.