Human Resources Officer at PSI Lesotho

TITLE: Human Resources Officer 
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources 
SUMMARY:
In October 2011 PSI Lesotho launched the Testing and Referral Gateway for Enhanced Sustainability (TARGET) Project funded by Centre for Disease Control (CDC). This project contributes directly to Lesotho’s National Multi-Sectoral HIV Prevention Strategy, by reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS in Lesotho by deploying evidenced-based sexual and biomedical prevention programs. TARGET uses innovative strategies to provide confidential, community and facility-based HIV testing and Counselling (HTC) services to men and women aged 15-35 years as the major target group.

Under the target project the incumbent will facilitate, coordinate and manage PSI Human Resources processes in order to achieve organizational HR objectives.

This job is based in Maseru and reports to the Human Resources Manager.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Performs HR administrative duties including, but not limited to Leave Administration, Pay Roll Administration, Provident fund and medical aid coordination.
Communicates all HR related policies and procedures to employees for their understanding and compliance.
Provides HR support within the organization through the implementation of HR solutions, policies & procedures addressing employee lifecycle.
Oversees maintenance of HR Information including but not limited to the HR data base and filing
Assists the HR Manager in coordinating activities related to training and development of PSI staff
Processes staff terminations documentation (exit interviews, staff clearance) and prepare salary progression in preparation for terminal benefits
Capture data from timesheets including leave tracking sheets for overtime
Provides HR support to employees in the implementation of the PSI Performance Management system
Compiles employee performance data and produces reports.
Updates the Org-chart and emergency call tree whenever there are changes.
Runs the Bridger insight report for successful candidates before the approval for recruitment by the Country Representative
Facilitates the orientation process of new employees
Acts as Human Resources Manager in the absence of the HRM
Maintains confidentiality of HR Records
Contributes to the Human Resources department by accomplishing related results as needed

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent plus 5 years work experience in Human Resources
2 years Working in an NGO will be an added advantage
2 years drivers license is the prerequisite


KEY COMPETENCIES:
Computer literacy, at least in excel and word.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Fluency in English, written and spoken skills required
Familiarity or understanding of labour laws preferred

Interested candidates should send a covering letter, together with a current CV, copies of certified certificates and educational transcripts to the following email address:

Recruitment@psi.co.ls

OR

Hand deliver to:
PSI/Lesotho, Industrial Area Maseru, 100

The closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd October 2014 at 13:00, late applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you receive no response within two weeks (2) of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.