HR Specialist at TalentintheCloud

TalentintheCloud is a Specialist Recruitment Agency to the FinTech and Payments sector across Africa. We are Headquartered in London and have representatives in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.

Job Summary

Their HR Specialist will be a strategic thinker with preferably an HR generalist skill set. Part of your role will be to oversee the talent development function at an operational level. You will be required to interact with systems and support the employees on all HR related queries. Key to this role would be for their HR Specialist to be equipped with the ins and outs of relevant country regulations and compliances relating to HR practices.

Job Responsibilities

Your mission:

1. Support the recruitment function by carrying out searches for choice candidates; coordinating and reviewing applications and conducting interviews with candidates that match job requirements;


2. Facilitate performance of background checks on job candidates; and undertake the onboarding and induction processes for incoming staff


3. Support L&D and Organisational Design activities by ensuring appropriate HR practices and processes are deployed consistently and impacts on people are managed effectively


4. Partner with the Head of HR on workforce planning, succession planning, skills assessment and support the office in HR Plans implementation


5. Provide HR administration support including payroll and benefits administration as well as drafting needed HR communication i.e., letters etc.


6. Use human resources management software (HRIS) to prepare and maintain records of employee hiring, promotion, transfers, or termination


7. Work with the Head of HR and other managers to drive compliance to human resources policies, standards, and procedures by employees;


8. Regularly review and recommend appropriate changes in the HR policies by analyzing the business environment and legislative data to identify areas that require improvement


9. Assist in maintaining harmonious employee relations by balancing fair employee standards, internal policies, best practice, and business needs


10. Process the paperwork for employment termination including interviewing exiting employees and processing of final dues


11. Actively participate in relevant benchmarking activity e.g., HR Metrics and employee surveys, interpreting the corporate level results, identifying consistent issues/positives across the company, and supporting the articulation and implementation of an action plan which delivers positive outcomes throughout the organisation


12. Review and analyze different departments’ data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, and employee experience

Job Requirements

1. At least 5 years’ experience in the human resources area


2. Bachelor’s degree Human Resource Management with the prerequisite HR certification and valid IHRM membership


3. Experience in working in a fast-paced industry, preferably in Service Industries


4. Great interpersonal and organization skills


5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in English. (written/speaking/reading) is

Essential

1. Critical thinker with proven track record in handling complex team dynamics


2. Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet tight deadlines


3. Ability to multi-task and be flexible


4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team


5. External Focus – have an eye on what is happening in the external market and be proactive in their approach to change

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