Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity.

We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Temporary Human Resources Officer

Location: Harare

The Temporary Human Resources Officer has the main responsibility to provide technical guidance and support towards Human Resources processes in accordance with Plan International Zimbabwe's policies and procedures and actively take part in various HR initiatives. Working with other HR and Finance colleagues, the incumbent will oversee and manage the payroll functions of Plan Zimbabwe staff.

Accountabilities:

• Prompt and accurate preparation and processing of payroll for Plan International Staff.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date record of employees registered on Medical Aid Scheme, NSSA, process the monthly premiums and ensure that the expected service is delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Review policies and procedures and recommend changes as required.
• Execute all the policies and procedures pertaining to payroll administration and processing as well as provide advice on exceptions to policies, regulations and rules.
• Reconcile monthly payroll activities for all employees to ensure that there are no ghost employees and that all staff are compensated as per their contracts and that the salaries bill is within the payroll budget.
• Recruitment of staff in line with the organisation's policies and procedures
• Support the HR Manager on producing reports with key HR measures to be submitted to Regional Office on a quarterly basis.
• Effective c oordination of country HR processes ensuring timely staff recruitments, job profiling, staff induction, staff transfers and separations, labour relations, performance management remuneration surveys, leave management etc in line with organisational policies, standards and contemporary HR practices.
• Provide support in HR budget preparation and monitoring of related expenses.
• Reviews medical insurance payment packages for authenticity and policy alignment prior to related remittances.

Knowledge:

• A degree in Human Resource Management, Administration or Social Sciences
• Good understanding and application of country labour laws
• 3-5 years' experience in managing payroll
• Good thematic knowledge in the field of human resources

Specific skills of this position:

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• High degree of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS office and Payroll systems

Behaviours:

• Striving for high performance across the team and for Plan business
• Gains, develops and retains credibility about his/her performance
• Behaves consistently in approach to work and decision-making
• Committed, honest and transparent

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae & cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Plan International takes very seriously the responsibility and duty to ensure that we and anyone who represents us does not in any way harm or place at risk children and young people. In this regard, reference & background checks will be performed including clearances on child related offences in conformity with Plan's Safeguarding Policy.

This position is open to Zimbabwean nationals

Location: Zimbabwe (Harare Country Office)

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract- 6 months

Closing Date : 11 January 2021