Job Summary
The HR Generalist provides strategic and hands-on support for the HR function in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, immigration, benefits, compensation, and training in a fast-paced, evolving research environment for our offices in the Sub-Saharan Africa Region.

Overview of Duties
Partner with hiring managers and central administration to identify budgeted personnel needs
Organize and coordinate recruiting process (create ads, manage on-line postings, schedule interviews, extend offers, prepare new hire paperwork)
Organize and implement the onboarding process for new hires (conduct orientation to the
Organization, present and explain benefit offerings, and provide employees with a welcoming and inclusive experience)
Assess potential candidates for fit within position (skills, education, competency, culture alignment)
Provide employee relations support for employees and managers, including resolving issues
Assist HR Business Partner in maintaining departmental budget.
Facilitate scheduled performance review process, providing guidance, tools and training for managers and employees.
Develop and deliver various HR trainings (open enrolment, performance evaluations, HR best practices, etc.)
Assist in benefits enrolment & administration
Provide HR reports as needed
Maintain current working knowledge of compliance and regulatory concerns, industry trends and best HR practices for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region
Participate in continuous HR improvement initiatives and metrics
Maintain confidentiality and accurate HR files
Handle other HR duties, as needed.

Professional and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
3 years’ experience as a Human Resources Officer
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations within the Sub-Saharan Africa Region
Knowledge of principles and best practices for recruitment and selection
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills with employees and all levels of management; able to create a working environment of open communication and trust
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities
Ability to confidentially manage HR and medical related information and always demonstrate ethical and professional conduct
CIPM certification is an added advantage
Fluency in French is an added advantage.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitmentssa@tlscontact.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.