Human Resource Officer

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Cameroon Douala
Experience Level: 3 years minimum
African Zone: Cameroon

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Human Resource Officer who will lead talent acquisition, employee development, and policy implementation for our client in Transport and Logistics Industry

CLOSING DATE: 13 February, 2025


PURPOSE Human Resource Officer

The Human Resource Officer will ensure efficient HR operations by managing administrative tasks, fostering a positive workplace culture, and optimizing HR functions. We seek a passionate, approachable professional committed to making the company a great place to work while driving organizational success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
  • Providing counseling on policies and procedures
  • Being actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
  • Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
  • Maintain employee records ( identification documents, contacts etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
  • Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
  • Manage the application process check application forms, shortlist, interview, select successful candidate/s and inform unsuccessful ones.
  • Plan and sometimes deliver training, including new staff in ductions.
  • Carry out strategy and planning activities and develop strategies to meet immediate and long term staff requirements.
  • Develop and implement policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, and absence management.
  • Advise line managers on how to implement policies and procedures.
  • Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
  • Negotiate with staff and their representatives (e.g trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions, contracts, and redundancy.
  • Prepare staff handbooks, administer payroll, and maintain employee records.
  • Analyze training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
  • Keep track of employee paperwork and help answer any questions
  • Help create programs for employee growth and development.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Human Resource Officer

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as an HR officer, administrator, or other HR position
  • Knowledge of HR functions (pay benefits, recruitment, training development, etc.)
  • Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures.
  • IT and numeracy skills, with strong IT skills especially Excel required if managing/operating computerized payroll and benefits systems.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solving and decision making aptitude.
  • Strong ethics and reliability.
  • Business awareness and management skills.
  • Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • The ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner

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