Human Resources Assistant Job at PalmPay

PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resources Assistant
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting HR with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing employment contracts
• Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department
• Entering employee data into computer database
• Coordinating logistics for new hire orientations 
• Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities 
• Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves
• Processing payroll and assisting with the documentation of employee compensation and benefits
• Supporting HR-related training programs, workshops and seminars
• Overseeing HR events and meetings and coordinating management-employee communications
• Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency 

Requirements

• A Degree in Human Resources Management or in related fields 
• Two or more years of experience as an HR Assistant or related position
• Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices
• Knowledge of employment law and human resources responsibilities
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills 
• Full understanding of payroll practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills  
• Knowledge of computer applications and HR-specific software programs
• Proficiency in the us of Excel, PowerPoint and other Office applications
• Available for immediate resumption