Senior Human Resource & Admin Officer

Job Description

Job Summary

STARMAX Group is looking to hire a Senior Human Resource & Admin Officer to oversee all

aspects of our company’s human resources practices, administrative procedures, and

activities. People are our most important asset, and you will be tasked with ensuring we have

a healthy and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission

and objectives.

The Senior Human Resource & Admin Officer will lead and direct the routine functions of the

Human Resources (HR) department including hiring, interviewing staff, administering pay,

benefits, time off, and enforcing company policies and practices.

You will also consult company executives on strategic decisions affecting people in the

company and advice on approaches to minimize disruption.

Core Functions:

• Oversee recruitment; conducting interviews, selecting hires, overseeing our internship

program, and conducting orientations for new staff across the company.

• Formulate, review and update HR manuals and policy.
• Maintain updated and well catalogued employee records.
• Coordinate the execution of constructive and timely performance evaluations and

reviews.

• Administrative and Liaison duties as required.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human

resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs,

recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

• Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex,

specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer

and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable

accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.

• Analyze trends in HR practices, make recommendations to maintain workforce

competitiveness.

• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal

development opportunities for employees.

• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with local employment laws and regulations and recommended

best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, and new technologies in human

resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall

business strategy

• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances

and other issues.

• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws, regulations and best practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

required.

• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Proven working experience as HR Manager or HR Senior HR officer.
• People oriented and results driven.
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Proven leadership skills and an ability to formulate strategy.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of

the company.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged.

Instruction for applicants

Send a CV and Cover letter to lansana.k.bayoh@starmax-sl.com or deliver hard copies of

CV and cover letter to 59 Wellington street, Freetown.

– Application deadline is 25/03/2024