Human Resource Officer Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC)

Purpose:
To support the Institution in planning, development, management, and coordination of the human resource management function in the company.

Key Result Areas:
• Standardise and operationalise HR procedures.
• Organizational reward and compensational management.
• Effectively manage HR Information management systems.
Support the institution’s Health and Safety Committee.
HR Policies, plans and regulatory frameworks put in place

Key Accountabilities /Key tasks:
• Provide technical support to the Head of Department in operationalizing and standardizing HR procedures
• Support to manage talent (planning, diversity, acquisition, deployments etc.) in liaison with departmental heads across MSC.
Develop organizational reward &compensation proposals
Support the establishment of effective HR management systems following best practices.
• Support and guide the occupational health and safety committee.
• Support development staff at all levels to possess the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to fulfil the accomplishment of the set business objectives.
• Support to build a high-performance culture by delivering programs that recognize and reward critical skills, capabilities, experience and performance, and ensure that reward systems are market-based, equitable and cost-effective.
• Delivery of HR service and information to leaders, managers and staff is accurate, efficient, timely and cost-effective and human resource data is managed professionally.
• Manage the relationship between management and staff appropriately within a clear and transparent framework underpinned by the best practices and policies and ultimately by relevant employment law.
• Manage staff records system to improve the culture of good records management.
• Supports preparing human resource forecasts and budgets in line with the company’s HR requirements and making implementation plans.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Honours Degree in any of the following fields; Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology or any other related discipline from a recognized University / Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology or any other related field from a recognized University / Institution.
• Eight (08) years of progressive working experience in Human Resource Management practice or related field with at least 4 years of related work experience at the middle management level.
• Extensive knowledge in staff development, recruitment, organizational development, remuneration and benefits management, performance management, and employee relations among others.
• Candidates who have gained experience from large multinationals and financial institutions will have a unique advantage.
• Membership to an HR professional body will be an added advantage.
• Possession of relevant computer skills is a must.

Competencies/Person Specifications:
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of Microfinance / financial institution management.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, clear decision-making ability, and highest standards of integrity.
• Ability to demonstrate objectivity and impartiality with concern for accountability and achieving results.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with different stakeholders.
• Ability to build and manage diverse teams.
• Ability to identify problems, obstacles and opportunities and initiate action or make recommendations.
• Ability to further the development of others
• Ability to generate new ideas, develop creative approaches anticipate and lead change.