HR Assistant at Ringier

Reporting to the Group Head of Human Resources (GHHR) your role is to assist in ensuring efficient and productive execution of the full spectrum of HR services touching on the employee cycle from sourcing to separation, for the designated employee group. You will also assist the Group Head of HR with day to day operational matters.

Our Vision: We build Africa’s most valued marketplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing the recruitment and onboarding process for  designated employee group by following company Recruitment policy and procedure;
• Providing HR support to the designated employee group.
• Manage all employee records in a confidential manner;
• Assist with disciplinary and grievance processes;
• Organize the employee separation process by following the company approved Separation Policy and procedure;
• Preparing HR reports on a weekly and monthly basis
• Maintain template database for ROAM
• Assist in providing guidance / advisory service on best HR practices to the business CEOs and category managers;
• Counsel staff on issues that affect their productivity;
• You must be able to positively connect with all level staff and managers, gain and maintain their trust and confidence, as well as maintain confidentiality of all information that you become aware of during the execution of your duties;
• You must be organized, able to multi-task and deliver on multiple requests in a compassionate, legally compliant and timely manner;
• You must be able to assist in detecting development needs of the employees as a group and as individuals and organize training;
• You must be able to handle meetings with staff in which sensitive information is being transmitted e.g. hold town hall meetings, disciplinary meetings, grievance hearings, informing staff that they are being terminated or demoted or being made redundant;
• You will be required to draft different written communication and prepare presentation slides.
• Assist in implementing any HR projects
• Undertake any lawful duties as may be assigned by the Group Head of HR.

Key skills and competencies

• A bachelor’s degree in business related discipline, pref. graduated in HRM or holds a diploma in HR; Certified HR practitioner;
• At least 2-4 years progressive experience in a role that requires a generalist HR professional;
• Basic knowledge of various employment laws and labor practices in the country;
• Basic HRIS system operations, operating all Microsoft applications
• Very strong in oral and written communication in English incl. interviewing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, has a basic understanding of psychology;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;