HR and Safety Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Management

• Manage daily HR operations including records, contracts, attendance, and leave.
• Support payroll accuracy with timely submission of data and statutory deductions.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and employee induction.
• Support performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievance handling in line with company policies and labour laws.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act 2007 and WIBA, 2007.
• Maintain and update HR policies, SOPs, and confidential employee records.
• Drive employee welfare initiatives and engagement activities.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Implement and monitor workplace safety policies under OSHA, 2007.
• Conduct safety inductions, participate in risk assessments, inspections, incident reporting, and investigations.
• Coordinate the Safety and Health Committee as per OSHA guidelines.
• Oversee PPE compliance and inventory management.
• Manage workplace injury claims under WIBA and support return-to-work processes.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials and monitor timber-specific risks.
• Support compliance with NEMA requirements on emissions, waste, and environmental obligations.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in HR Management, OHS or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Sound working knowledge of labour laws and workplace health and safety standards.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.