Obsidian Achernar helps eliminate boundaries by tailoring currency services for both importers and exporters including hedging. Obsidian Achernar has expertise in brokerage and market making for Government Bonds across Africa.
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We are looking for an exceptional HR Officer who is able to hit the ground running and provide platinum support to HR Management.
The role will be extremely varied and will require someone who is enthusiastic and resilient. This involves being assertive yet agile in how you solve problems.
This role will be essential in executing our ambitious HR strategy, helping us grow effectively, whilst looking after our people and ensuring we stay organised.
We are looking for an innovator who is comfortable thinking about improving our processes as we grow.
Job Description
Acting as the first point of contact for all HR matters and managing the HR mailbox and escalating to the relevant person
Coordinating the on-boarding activities including, sending contract, references request and sending all relevant documents
Orchestrating the induction process for new joiners on a regular basis for all new starters
Updating BambooHR with new starters, changes and leavers
Management of improving and enhancing the Probation process. Providing coaching for managers and employees alike for the entire probation process
Supporting with note taking in employee relation matters including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and performance management
Advising managers on low level employee relation cases such as absence and lateness
Maintaining a case management of all trackers of all employee relations matters
Facilitating Employee Relation workshops alongside the HR Manager
Assisting with updating and enhancing all policies and procedures in alignment to the relevant employment legislation
Supporting on the Annual Performance Review Process in terms of communication and providing managers with support
Assisting the HR manager with any in-house trainings where necessary
Working with external training providers where necessary to support with any skills gaps or development for the workforce
Supporting with recruitment for new hires including requisition approval, advertising, screening, interviews, assessment centres and offer management
Ownership of benefits administration end-to-end ensuring timely and accurate processing
Assisting the HR manager with payroll collation on a monthly basis
Supporting with overall company org chart and departmental org charts
Conducting Exit Interviews and track the feedback making recommendations to HRD/HRM as necessary
Keeping the intranet up to date and engaging
Assisting with HR projects including culture and well-being initiatives
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
A degree holder in Psychology, Human Resources or Business Studies
Minimum 2 years work experience within HR
Experience preferably within complex financial services or similar organization
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Data-driven with an ability to translate analytics into insights and actions
Naturally proactive when it comes to looking ahead, pre-empting and resolving issues. Exceptional organizational, planning, prioritization skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Excellent IT Skills i.e. advanced Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel skills as well
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