Human Resources Assistant

About the role

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is looking for a Human Resources Assistant in Yaoundé to support its HR functions. The role covers recruitment support, administration of HR policies, employee records, onboarding, payroll information and the HR database.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment: draft and post job ads, track and report on recruitment, shortlist and select applicants, prepare interview schedules and assist with background and reference checks.
• Administer HR policies such as terms and conditions, salaries and benefits, employment contracts and leave records.
• Manage the medical scheme and pension/provident fund.
• Keep employment records complete and confidential, obtain and file employee documents, and give each employee their contract, employee handbook and job description.
• Prepare offer letters and contracts, track contract expiry dates, document changes in employee status and support orientation and onboarding of new hires.
• Collect payroll-related information so salaries and benefits are calculated correctly and notify the payroll function of changes.
• Oversee leave administration, maintain the HR database and update the organizational chart monthly.
• Contribute to employee safety, wellness and health programs, internal communications, staff training and development, and the performance management system.
• Plan for employee departures, including handovers and exit interviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, diploma or professional certification in Human Resources Management, Law, Organizational Development or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in human resources management in an assistant or officer-level position.
• Experience in the international non-profit sector is preferred.