Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Human Resource Administration shall:
Oversee the recruitment process for Academic and Administrative Staff, including Job Description development, interviewing, and onboarding to ensure quality hires.
Develop and implement HR policies and strategies to enhance teamwork and optimum service delivery in all academic and non-academic departments.
Administer payroll, salary structures, employee benefits, and welfare programs to retain highly skilled personnel.
Manage disputes, grievances, and disciplinary matters while ensuring compliance with employment laws.
Implement performance appraisal systems, identify training needs, and facilitate professional development to improve productivity.
Develop, interpret, and implement HR policies while maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
Partner with University Management to forecast staffing needs, manage personnel costs, and align workforce strategies with institutional goals.
Address the unique needs of academic staff, including tenure-track processes and research compliance matters.
Promote and nurture a positive working environment for a diverse workforce.
Provide strategic management of employee service records, rights, benefits, complaints, resignations, terminations, retirements, and related HR matters.
Ensure occupational safety, health, and wellness standards for employees.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance, Planning, and Administration.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications shall be:
A Master's degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or any related discipline.
A professional qualification in Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) will be an added advantage.
A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Human Resource professional practitioner.
Experience in Church HRM systems and policies will be an added advantage.