Established in 2010 and incorporated in 2011, Grassroot Lifesavings Outreach (Lesgo) exist to partner with government and relevant agencies to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and a universal principle that seeks to honor the dignity of mankind with support and believe that Life is worth living and living well.
We are an impartial, neutral, and independent non-governmental organization whose sole mission is to improve the quality of life in underserved communities by empowering them to understand and protect their lives, as well as their environment, in order to ensure safe habitation using participatory methodologies.Job Description
We are looking for a skilled HR Assistant support the HR Officer in the discharge of duties, the ideal candidate will support, and develop talent through developing policies and managing procedures.
He or She will be responsible for administrative tasks and contribute to making LESGO a better place to work.
The goal will be to provide excellent assistance and support to employees and managers, support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, deal with staff welfare and administration-centered activities, provide counseling on policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
Serve as point of contact with vendors and administrators.
Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
Maintain calendars of the HR management team.
Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
Assist with performance management procedures.
Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors.
Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Communication, or a related field.
Must have at least 2 years of experience as an HR Assistant
Exposure to labor law and employment equity regulations.
Effective HR administration and people management skills.
Exposure to payroll practices.
Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
Fantastic organizational and time management skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Success Factors:
The successful candidate will be capable of multi-tasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence, constructive mentoring skills and proven experience with capacity building.
S/he will be committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level. Successful LESGO team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal communication a priority.
Travel:
The successful candidate will be willing to travel to field locations in the Northeast based on program needs.
This will mean sometimes staying and working in stressful environments with very basic living conditions, strictly following security protocols, and sometimes working long and irregular hours.
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