People and Culture Assistant (Talent Management)

Assist in talent management processes and provide administrative support.

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IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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Overview

Assist in talent management processes and provide administrative support.

You have:

  • BSc/HND in Human Resources, Social Sciences, or humanities.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience in HR operations or providing administrative support in a Human Resource Department.
  • Associate or student membership of any people management professional body is an added advantage.
  • Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of local labour law.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan:

Position: People and Culture Assistant (Talent Management)

Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 28 March 2024

DUTIES:

Generation of P&C Reports and Other Administrative Support

  • Liaise with colleagues in the unit including those in People Data and Systems and the Station Administrators and prepare People and Culture monthly reports

  • Assist in the preparation of reports related to various talent management activities.

  • Serve as alternate secretary of P&C departmental and sectional heads’ meetings.
  • Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures.
  • Proofread documents, proposals, policies, etc., as may be required.
  • Assist the Manager, Talent Management and Engagement with assigned projects including employee surveys.

    Client Services

  • Prepare visa support, reference, and attestation letters for staff (NRS) under the guidance of the Manager, Talent Management and Engagement.

  • Provide helpdesk services on people management issues relating to NRS, responding to routine enquiries from the staff.
  • Assist in prompt resolution of requests and complaints from the staff as may be channeled through the office of the Manager, Talent Management and Engagement.
  • Assist in stakeholder engagement with hosted institutions.

Support for People and Culture Activities

  • Support all People and Culture-led staff events, seminars, teambuilding, and awareness campaigns, including gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GDI) activities as may be required.
  • Work in task teams across P&C to achieve people management strategic goals.
  • Work with P&C sectional Supervisors in any assigned task.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

BSc/HND in Human Resources, Social Sciences, or humanities with a minimum of two (2) years’ with proven experience in HR operations, and/or in providing administrative support in a Human Resource Department. Associate or student membership of any people management professional body is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Analytical skills. Attention to details and ability to organize work to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Adequate knowledge of the local labour law.
  • Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills, written and oral.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
  • Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite with especially in Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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Potential interview questions

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