Human Resource Officer

Role Purpose

The purpose of the assignment is to provide professional administrative HR support to Save the Children’s programme team based in Abuja.
The HR Assistant will provide administrative support for the effective implementation of the HR function in Abuja.  S/he will liaise with the other departments within the CountryOffice and the Field Offices to ensure agreed action regarding HR is taken, and provide adequate feedback to the team. 

Key Areas of Accountability

Responsible for maintaining personnel filing system in both soft and hard for HR/Admin department
Register new Staff for Health and Grouplife Insurance Cover
Reconcile backlog of staff NHF deductions and remittance to FMBN since inception
Assist the HR Officer with arranging for interviews
Follow-up with Country Office and Field HR focal persons on recruitment documents
Responsible for maintaining all recruitment documentation in line with SCI guideline
Track probation and prepare confirmation letters
Responsible for collection of timesheets; file and track as appropriate.

Skills and Experience Administrative & General Skills:

Level of Education – First degree in any Social Sciences course or its equivalent
Excellent planning and organisational skills, with proven administrative skills
Sound knowledge of office practices, procedures and administrative systems including filing systems
Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a constantly changing environment, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
Strong coordination and time management skills
Experience of dealing with diary management
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, fluent in English
Ability to draft well-written, professionally presented documents
IT experience – Proficient in Microsoft Office and database applications
Commitment to Save the Children mission, vision and values

Apply via :

savethechildrenng.simplicant.com