Human Resource Officer

Business Administration, Human Resource
Makeni, Freetown, Bo
July 30, 2026
Full Time
Application ends: August 14, 2026

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH BRAC MICROFINANCE SIERRA LEONE LIMITED

BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Limited is the largest Microfinance organization in Sierra Leone with a mission to responsibly provide a range of financial services to people at the bottom of the pyramid. We particularly focus on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and harness women’s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill up the following position.

Position           : Human Resource Officer

No of Position         : Three (3)

Job Location           : Country Wide (Freetown, Makeni & Bo Regions)

 

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Liaise with insurance providers on policy updates and employee inquiries. 
  • Ensure timely submission of required documentation for new hires and exiting staff.
  • Educate employees on medical insurance benefits and coverage.
  • Coordinate the processing and renewal of work permits, residence permits, visas, and other related documentation. 
  • Ensure compliance with national immigration and labor regulations.
  • Monitor talent pipelines and succession planning efforts.
  • Support culture-building initiatives, including accountability and discipline.
  • Actively promote employee engagement through cultural change and staff motivation schemes.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
  •  Provide advice and support to staff on HR-related queries.
  • Coordinate disciplinary investigations, hearings, and grievance procedures in accordance with HR policies. 

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REQUIRED SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in HRIMS/HRIS systems, Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High attention to details and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
  • Promote a safe work environment in all your dealings. 
  • Avoid actions, which may cause any form of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation of team members to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding. 

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Additional certification/training in HR Analytics, Data Science, or related field is desirable.
  • 3–5 years’ experience in HR roles, with at least 1–2 years in HR analytics, reporting or HRIMS management.
  • Experience with and knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts, and practices. Good understanding of the local labor law.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attach copy of Academic Certificates, CV and application.
  • Attach photocopy of National ID Card 
  • Selected candidates will be required to provide an updated police clearance. 

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • On-the-job training and continuous professional development.
  • Supportive team culture that values integrity, community service, and excellence.
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

If you feel you are the right fit for the above-mentioned position then we would like to speak with you, follow the application instructions below.

Interested candidates can apply sending their updated curriculum vitae to the Email Address Below: recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net or hand delivered to our Country office address;13 Bath Street, Brookfields Off King Harman Road. Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

The closing date for receiving applications will be 15th August 2026. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and clients /beneficiaries to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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