HR AND SAFETY ASSISTANT -50K(GROSS)

HR AND SAFETY ASSISTANT -50K(GROSS)

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Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR and Safety Assistant to provide hands- on support across Human Resources operations and Occupational Health & Safety functions within a manufacturing and timber processing environment, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, internal HR policies, and health and safety regulations while contributing to a safe, productive, and well-managed workforce.

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:

• 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

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to consulting@huresco.net by 23rd February 2026.

Please indicate “‘HR and Safety Assistant” as the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

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