HR Officer - Compensation, Benefits & Welfare

Job Description/Key Resonsibilities

Compensation and Payroll Management

• Manage the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement of salaries.
• Maintain the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) and attendance systems.
• Ensure compliance with compensation policies and labor legislation.
• Prepare reports on compensation trends and provide recommendations for policy improvements.

Benefits Administration

• Communicate, manage, and follow up on employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement packages, death entitlements, bursary awards, loans, and other welfare benefits.
• Process and prepare documents related to employee benefits and leave entitlements.
• Maintain medical, annual leave, and other welfare/benefit records for employees.
• Recommend changes to existing welfare plans and programs as needed.

Welfare and Wellness Programs

• Oversee the Industrial Nurse’s activities in managing injured and sick employees, including coordinating hospital visits and health checks for pensioners.
• Ensure the Industrial Nurse maintains accurate medical records and provides regular reports on employee health and wellness activities.
• Visit and deliver quarterly hampers to pensioners.
• Plan and execute wellness programs, including pensioners’ treats and other necessary activities.
• Collaborate with external organizations to enhance welfare programs.

Employee Engagement and Problem Resolution

• Act as a liaison between employees and management regarding welfare and compensation concerns.
• Address and resolve employee issues related to benefits, health, and welfare.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Interpersonal & Counseling Skills
• Program Planning & Execution
• Relationship Management
• Confidential Information Handling
• Labor Legislation Knowledge
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Time Management
• Networking

Key Outputs

• Payroll and HRMIS reports
• Documented welfare, recognition, and benefits activities
• Updated annual leave and welfare benefit records
• Monthly welfare and payroll reports
• Employee counseling reports
• Sick employee and pensioner visitation reports

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Management, with a specialization or minor in Finance, and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) will be considered an asset.