Job Description

 

Job Title:     HR Officer         

Company Name:   WR Carpenter

Department:   HR/Payroll

Location:        Madang

Reports to:     Group HR Manager

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General Purpose

The HR officer is expected to be knowledgeable with employment legislation and possess strategic and commercial insight to the labour process. He or she must be able to negotiate with diplomacy. To ensure success, she or she should display excellent organizational skills, good time-management skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Preparing job descriptions, advertising vacant positions, and managing the employment process.

• Orientating new employees and training existing employees.

• Monitoring employee performance.

• Ensuring that all employees are organized and satisfied in their work environment.

• Overseeing the health and safety of all employees.

• Implementing systematic staff development procedures.

• Providing counselling on policies and procedures.

• Communicating with staff about issues affecting their performance.

• Ensuring accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in electronic and digital format.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in human resources.

• Additional training/certification in Payroll Management – may be advantageous.

• Knowledge of employment legislation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Protecting the interests of all employees.

• Full understanding of HR functions and best practices

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