Human Resource Officer Full-time Job

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

Human Resource Officerwill be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes.

Primary job responsibilities of Human Resource Officer would include:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Lead the recruitment process, including selection and interviewing of candidates.
• Collaborating with other managers in the business, to ensure the smooth running of the company from a people perspective.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.
• Oversee staff attendance and absence monitoring.
• Nurture a positive and decent working environment by supervising the work of cleaners.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.

Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.

Ensure legal and regulatory compliance throughout human resource management.

Ensure the maintenance of documentation of file and proper record keeping in the department.

• Facilitate the administration of employee related paper work, such as employee contracts or formal notices of termination.
• Lead new hires through inductions into the company
• Handling highly confidential information in an honest and trustworthy way.
• Administering financial elements such as payroll, compensation and benefits and pension schemes.

Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

A minimum of Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or any relevant field of study in a recognized educational institution.

Proven working experience as HR Officer.

Demonstrable experience with Human Resource metrics.

Knowledge of HR systems and database.

Must have in-depth knowledge of labor laws of Tanzania.

Ability to combine strategy with leadership skills.

Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationship at all levels of the company.

Experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Power point and Excel.

Has a personal commitment to organizational excellence; displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions

OYA is the leading lending platform for micro and small businesses in fast growing African economies.