An HR officer must have a clear understanding of their employer's business objectives and be able to devise and implement policies which select, develop and retain the right staff needed to meet these objectives.

HR professionals not only deal with staff welfare and administration-centered activities, but also strategy and planning. HR departments are expected to add value to the organization they support. The exact nature of the work varies according to the organization, but is likely to include:  

Working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;

Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization;

Liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety;

Recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates;

Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;

Preparing staff handbooks;

Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;

Undertaking regular salary reviews;

Negotiating with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions;

Administering payroll and maintaining employee records;

Interpreting and advising on employment law;

Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures;

Developing with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements;

Planning, and sometimes delivering, training - including inductions for new staff;

Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

Other Job Related Activities:

Senior Human resources (HR) officers develop advice on and implement policies relating to the effective use of personnel within an organization.

Their aim is to ensure that the organization employs the right balance of staff in terms of skills and experience, and that training and development opportunities are available to employees to enhance their performance and achieve the employer's business aims.

HR officers are involved in a range of activities required by organizations, whatever the size or type of business. These cover areas such as:

Working practices;

Recruitment;

Pay;

Conditions of employment;

Negotiation with external work-related agencies;

Equality and diversity. 

Job Details

Job Channel:
Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Department:
Human Resources
Job Location:
Gender:
Female
Minimum Education:
Masters
Degree Title:
HRM is preferred
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
2 Years
Apply Before:
Oct 26, 2017
Posting Date:
Oct 16, 2017

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

N.G.O./Social Services · 11-50 employees - Islamabad

Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p

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