Human Resources Assistant at Value Seeds Limited

Value Seeds Limited is a top-notch agricultural seeds Company founded in 2009. We specialise in the production of seeds of Rice, Maize, Cowpea, Sorghum, Millet, Soybeans and Vegetable Seeds

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Location: Head Office, Zaria, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: HR and Admin Manager

Job Summary

• This is an entry level position. The HR Assistant will assist the HR Unit in attending to employees’ queries and concerns, employee performance reviews, staff motivations and disciplinary actions. He/ She will assist in maintaining employee records and ensuring data accuracy, assist in with the onboarding process for new hires, organize training sessions, company events and employee engagement and development activities.
• The preferred candidate is expected to possess excellent communications skills, show high level of confidentiality and trustworthiness and strong organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist HR with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing employment contracts
• Support internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department
• Compile and maintain paper, digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves
• Process payroll and assist with the documentation of employee compensation and benefits
• Support HR-related training programs, workshops and seminars
• Enter employee data into computer database ensuring data accuracy
• Coordinate logistics for new hire orientations
• Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities
• Oversee HR events and meetings and coordinating management-employee communications
• Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency
• Safeguard employees’ information and ensure compliance with privacy laws
• Assist with employee performance reviews, motivations, compensations and disciplinary actions
• Work with the HR to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate and administer exits, finalise termination paperwork and conduct exit interviews
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• B.Sc./ HND in a Social Science field
• 0 - 1 year working experience in similar role

Skills and Knowledge:

• High attention to details and good problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a blend of assertiveness and empathy
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Highly organised to multitask and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good record-keeping acumen, manually and electronically
• Efficient time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and confidential skills
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Company’s mission

Working Conditions:

• Full time work week days with occasional work, meetings and events during weekends and holidays. There may be occasional travels on official responsibilities.

Salary

• Attractive and Competitive

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online