Human Resource Officer at Eagle HR Consultants

Job summary:

• To oversee all aspects pertaining to the sourcing, development, management and retention of quality Human Resource required to deliver PBC’s Vision, Mission and Strategic plan.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the Human Resource function to ensure optimum compliment, control, and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement the overall HR Plan as per the PBC strategic vision.
• Implement the annual HR work plan and budget, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in the achievement of HR activities.
• Implement board decisions and resolutions through the Administration & Staffing Committee (ASC) and act as secretariat to the Committee.
• Formulate, review and implement HR policies and procedures to realize smooth running of the organization.
• Manage recruitment processes to ensure that PBC has competent staff at all times and coordinate onboarding of new employees.
• Manage staff employment contracts, ensuring timely engagements, renewals/terminations as approved and in keeping with HR policy and Labor laws provisions.
• Enforce the Staff Performance Management system through setting of targets, monitoring and evaluation of performance so as to achieve sustained individual and organizational growth.
• Oversee staff training and development to ensure continuous improvement of competency levels, addressing training gaps/needs to enhance productivity and promote career development.
• Manage staff compensation and benefits, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and integrity in the administration of payroll, pension, medical and life insurance schemes.
• Provide HR support and guidance to PBC affiliates – branches/plants, mission stations and school.
• Oversee and ensure up to date and accurate staff records and filing system, ensuring utmost confidentiality of employment records.
• Coordinate staff welfare/wellness services to ensure a healthy and motivated workforce.
• Manage industrial relations, employing conflict resolution techniques and other suitable mechanisms to ensure a harmonious working environment.
• Oversee clearance processes for departing staff, ensuring completeness of relevant documentation, exit interview and timely payment of their final dues as well as issuance of certificate of service.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor or ASC.

Minimum Requirements

Personal & Professional attributes:

• Must be a committed Christian, having a personal relationship with Christ and a regular and active member of a recognized Church congregation of like faith as PBC.
• Must be a person of high integrity and professionalism.
• Must be a strategic thinker with people management skills.
• Must have analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must depict sound judgement knowing what should/should not be released to staff /stakeholders, and ability to tackle problematic situations wisely.
• Ability to counsel with and assist staff in meeting the requirements of the church Human Resource manual.
• Must be a team player with social skills to engage in collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.
• Must be sensitive to staff problems and have ability to interpret their opinion.
• Must have understanding of and an appreciation for people enabling him/her to work well with people at all levels, able to empathize and yet remain objective.
• Must be willing to work diligently towards the advancement of the cause of the Kingdom of God, and to do so without need for personal public recognition.

Educational background & Qualifications:

• Degree in HR Management from a recognized University.
• Active member of IHRM
• CHRP-K certified or ongoing.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role – as a supervisor or Head of department.
• Experience in a Christian-based institution or NGO is an added advantage.
• Understanding of Church structures, procedures, programming and protocol in Human Resource Management
• Counselling skills