Human Resources Officer at Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria

Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty and a services based human rights organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. It provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of health, housing, jobs and justice - and leads state and national policy efforts, which target lasting change for individuals and society.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Location: Country Office, Abuja

Job Description/Responsibilities

• The Human Resources officer will under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager coordinate human resources practices and objectives in the organization that will provide an employee oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce
• The position holder will oversee employee relations and issues; provide support regarding compensation and benefits; manage recruitment activities; update and monitor policies and procedures; manage various people- related projects and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities or Business Administration, HR Management or relevant field
• 4-5 years post NYSC experience in Human Resources Administration
• Knowledge of human resource principles, techniques and procedures as well as strategies to assess and resolve human resource issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals’
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgment in a timely fashion.
• Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication
• Proven experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Candidates must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
• Candidates must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and accepting manner.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and committed to working with vulnerable and marginalized groups should send a one-page Cover letter, CV (not exceeding 3 pages) with 3 professional references (name, company, email and phone number) to: [email protected]

Note

• The subject of the email should be the applicants Full Name, Position Title and Location applied for e.g. Rose Gold, Human Resources Officer, Abuja
• Heartland Alliance International does not provide relocation allowance.
• Applications that do not meet the above specification will be rejected.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.