Assistant Registrar/Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resources (1 Post) – Lupane State University 250 views

Job Summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:

Registrar’s Department

Assistant Registrar/Senior Assistant Registrar, Human Resources (1 Post)

Duties And Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
 Plans and facilitates recruitment, performance management, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, terminations, employee reward, compensation and benefits system, ensuring that these comply with the University’s policies;
 Recommends and executes human resources policies, procedures, initiatives and systems that comply with the University’s Strategic Plan and the legislative requirements;
 Develops tools to ensure legal obligations relating to human resources are maintained and updated timeously;
 Conducts instruction for staff members about administrative and human resources procedures and resolves and answers human resources related issues;
 Ensures proper staffing plan is in place and job descriptions for current or new positions are updated and recorded appropriately;
 Maintains an up to date and efficient human resources information and record keeping system and prepare report as may be required by the Registrar.
 Manages human resources audits and liases with auditors.
 Supervises and coaches human resources staff.
 Provides data input for the processing of employee salaries and benefits

Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications
 An Honours Degree in Human Resources Management, Behavioural Sciences or equivalent preferably passed with a 2.1 degree classification.
 At least five (5) years post qualification working experience.
 Proven working experience of managing the complete human resources value chain in a University setting at Human Resources Administrator/Officer level.
 A relevant Master’s Degree plus two (2) years post qualification experience is an added advantage.
 An IPMZ Diploma is an added advantage.
 Working knowledge of the Labour Act and related statutes and regulations.

Skills and attributes
 Good organisational skills, time management, problem solving and decision making aptitude.
 Good communication, interpersonal skills and ability to form working relationships with people at all levels.
 High level of ethics and reliability; and commitment to confidentiality.
 Flexible and creative approach; keen to take initiative where appropriate.
 Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
 Knowledge of University systems of operation.
 Hands on knowledge of payroll systems.