Human Resources Analyst at ActionAid

Human Resources Analyst

ActionAid(AA) Global Secretariat (GS) Hub in Johannesburg or Nairobi

Fixed term contract for 1 year

Salary is locally determined

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Analyst who wants to help people harness their own power to achieve a feminist, just, green transition in the 45 countries where ActionAid works.

You will be responsible for providing collaborative, operational and analytical support to ActionAid’s Global Secretariat (GS) People and Culture team in the implementation of its HR initiatives related to Payroll, Remuneration and Benefits, Employer Relations, HR Information Systems, Onboarding & Induction, Performance Management and Learning and Development in addition to other key HR initiatives. Ultimately, this role will provide support that ensures maximum efficiency for key HR functions and systems through optimising systems and ways of working. You will also gather and process qualitative and quantitative data around jobs, remuneration and employment trends. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for identifying trends, drawing useful conclusions, and recommending solutions. The role holder is the champion and super-user of all Human Resource Information Management System (Bamboo HR)

Who we’re looking for:

With substantial experience in in a similar role preferably in a multi-country setting, you should also have demonstratable experience in the areas of Payroll, HR systems and Employee Life cycle management; experience of managing People Data and Metrics; experience in effective Project Management including updating project status with teams and facilitation support to teams as required ; experience with working on Payroll IT systems such as Sage VIP will be advantageous; experience of being a Super User in an HR system; including managing permissions, trouble shooting and training other users.

You should further have strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work in a multicultural context/environment; you should be able to work independently with minimum supervision and proactively. You should have advanced Excel skills including automation; advanced experience of Microsoft SharePoint and other information sharing platforms; knowledge of key Data Protection laws such as GBDR and POPIA Act ; knowledge of best practice payroll management ; knowledge and understanding of relevant country labour laws/ regulation, you should keep abreast and be aware of people best practice, including awareness of best practice in adapting to the new ways of working in the COVID-19 context.

What we offer:

ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including

• A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles

• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay