Conducts recruitment effort for all staff both consultants and permanent staff; writes and places advertisements; works with supervisors to screen and interview candidates; conducts reference checking; extends job offers; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-path program and employee relations counseling; conducts exit interviews.
Develops and administers various human resources plan and procedures for all company personnel.
Plans, organizes and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
Implements and annually updates the compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts annual salary surveys and develops merit pool (salary budget); analyzes compensation; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; annual re-evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, information activities program and cash flow.
Develops and maintains affirmative action program; maintains other records,
Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory.
Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Ensures compliance with all state and local employment laws.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development. Master’s degree in Human Resources, preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in Human Resources positions.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations, preferred.
• Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources organization.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send in your resumes with a cover letter to jobs@farsightafrica.com with the subject title: Ref: Human Resources Manager. Applications sent after the deadline will not be received.