HR (Recruitment) Assistant Vacancy at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

⏲ Oct 18, 2019, 8:18 PM
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: HR (Recruitment) Assistant Requisition ID: req6877 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Employment Category: Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Sector: Human Resources Position Reports to: Senior Talent Acquisition Officer Job Overview/Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Talent Acquisition Officer, the Recruitment Assistant serves as support for recruitment related activities as well as provision of recruitment support to ensure effective and efficient execution of processes, projects and activities.

Key Working Relationships Support the Recruitment Team in achieving the core objectives to:

Provide professional support to hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process, from offer to start as well as ensuring appropriate resources are deployed to achieve the mission’s values and principles.
Ensure national staff benefits, data and information administration are carried out effectively, in close coordination with supervisors/managers and administrators at all bases to ensure smooth delivery of internal services to employees.
Provide comprehensive support function to the HR team for adhoc tasks and future organizational projects.

Recruitment:

Participate in the coordination of all aspects of recruitment and selection process including; scheduling interviews and tests with candidates, provide feedback as appropriate and conduct reference checks and back ground checks.
Prepare recruitment materials and documents as required.
Support the Senior Talent Acquisition Officer to ensure the maintenance of IRC recruitment module and all candidates receive timely communication and feedback.
Draft offer letters and employment contracts and all other employee related letters for all national employees including collection and maintenance of new starters’ documents.
Maintenance of recruitment data such job descriptions, interview grids, reference checks tests.
Ensure consistency in the filing system of Abuja and Base HR Documents.

Additional Responsibilities:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
Work effectively as a member of the HR team to ensure optimization of resources across the team as well as delivering consistency and effectiveness of practice.
Other relevant duties and project work as directed by the Senior Talent Officer.
Maintenance of high technical standards.
Conduct all duties in a professional manner following IRC Nigeria staff regulations

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management /Business Administration and relevant field required
Not less than 12 months work experience in Human Resources, Recruitment and Talent Management

Skills and Abilities:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access and Microsoft Outlook
Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and time management skills
Ability to organize tasks simultaneously, prioritize work and ensure tasks are completed by deadline
Strong oral and written communication skills
Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa
Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality
Willing to adhere to and carry out the IRC rules.
Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.