Human Resources Assistant at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 2022201001
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Senior Human Resources Officer (SHRO), provide operational support to implement an effective functional Human Resources (HR) process for the IHANN project in team functional areas, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, HRIS, and support the coordination of new hire orientation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Make out candidates offer checklists. Do reference letters to referees and collate reports for candidates’ personnel files.
• Assign staff numbers and pass to Administration for identification cards & to IT for email addresses.
• File all documents appropriately into personnel files and subject files at least twice in a week.
• Print and package new hire orientation package.
• Print and circulate employee policy manual.
• Execute individual exit process including prompt terminal benefit computations & settlement.
• In consultation with the SHRO and HR Manager, invite selected candidates for interviews and ensure candidates have proper documentation during interviews
• Liaise with SHRO to provide accommodation for entitled new hires
• Maintain record keeping systems; ensure that individual personnel file documentation physically corresponds with number of dependants claimed by any one employee
• Coordinate with colleagues for the organization of mail and meetings internal and external to HR.
• Prepare, file, and track purchase requisitions, travel documents.
• Other relevant duties assigned.

Mininmum Recruitment Standards

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business/Public Administration or related field with at least 3 years’ experience in the areas outlined.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive Human Resources issues or projects and use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.