HR Assistant

EcoGen

Your mission at EcoGen

You will be assisting the people manager in all People department tasks, Making sure all tasks and activities are up to date.

You’ll be in charge of:

Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
Maintain calendars of the HR management team.
Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
Assist with performance management procedures.
Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors.
Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

More about you

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related (essential).
Minimum of 1.5 years of experience as an HR assistant (essential).
Exposure to labor law and employment equity regulations.
Effective HR administration and people management skills.
Exposure to payroll practices.
Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools.
Fantastic organizational and time management skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to accurately follow instructions.

What it is like to work at EcoGen.

A leading Biogas company in Malawi: Joining our team means working alongside driven individuals who are committed to establishing our company as a leader in providing topnotch biogas systems and services in Malawi and beyond. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to forge a transformative career and experience personal growth like never before!
Passion and purpose: Working at EcoGen, you work with a very passionate team that believes strongly in working for the social and environmental impact they want to see.
Learning about agroecology and small and medium-scale farmers:We make sure that regardless of your background, you get to spend time in the field with farmers and genuinely learn about farming and agroecology in general and its importance.
Work-life balance: At EcoGen, we know you’re at your best when you’re rested and healthy. We therefore give you generous holidays options, parental leave, we pay for your health protection and give you options to work remotely when needed and possible.
A team of Do’ers: We are a team of doers. You will get a chance to get your hands dirty and learn on the ground up because your ideas and execution matter.

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