Legal & Human Resource Officer at AfriCert

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Accuracy and Timeliness in accomplishment of Legal tasks ensuring completeness and currency of personnel files for HQ and the subsidiaries.
• Compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Effective Communication and team work.
• 100% Legal and Statutory Compliance in the HQ and Subsidiaries.
• Prompt implementation of post-internal audit corrective action by all schemes.
• Working knowledge of labour and tax laws for the head-office and the other subsidiaries.

 Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations and company policies in all the subsidiaries.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance while protecting the company’s interests.
• Stay abreast of changes in the employment laws and regulations and provide sound advisory and training to management and employees.
• Assist in handling employee grievances and disciplinary actions in a fair and consistent manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts among employees and teams to promote a positive work environment.
• Ensure zero legal disputes resulting from non-compliance.
• Frequently conduct compliance audits to ensure the company is compliant with relevant legal requirements.
• Assist the HR Manager in maintaining up-to-date employee records.
• Work closely with the QMR and Internal Audit team to ensure closure of all internal audit queries and non-compliances in all schemes.
• Any other duties related to the role

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field; an LLB or paralegal qualification is preferred. Additional qualification in HR will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, legal operations, or transactional support role. Ideally with exposure to the service industry.
• Demonstrated ability to run legal work streams independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with close attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively with external counsel, consultants, and non-legal stakeholders. Cross-cultural experience will be of added advantage.
• Proactive and well organized with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• High integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling legal and human resource information.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to AfriCert core values
• Self-Driven and self-disciplined
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proactive and confident
• Good communication skills both written and oral.