Human Resources (HR) Assistant

JOB TITLE: HR Assistant

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon

ABOUT ABAAD

ABAAD – Resource Centre for Gender Equality is a UN ECOSOC-accredited organization that aims to achieve gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for providing support in the various human resource functions.

REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: HR Coordinator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for regularly updating employee files, completing new employee files, support in filling out of the national social security forms, and the ministry of finance form
• Support in preparing employment letters as needed
• Ensure collection at end of the month of all signed employees timesheet
• Provide administrative support and clerical work of the HR department, as needed
• Advertise job openings, receive CV’s and support in longlisting candidates
• Coordinate with senior HR Officer & concerned staff to schedule interviews with shortlisted candidates
• Process employee’s leaves, liaise with line management and communicate back to team members
• Support in tracking employees leave balances
• Support in coordinating staff activities
• Ensure respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and policies at all times
• Assist in any other HR task as required

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
• At least one year of experience in Administration and Human Resources Department
• Understanding relevant legislation, HR policies and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to human rights, gender equality, non-discrimination.
• Flexible pro-active attitude
• Abide be ABAAD’s policies and procedures and code of conduct
• Ability to work across socio-cultural and religious contexts
• Belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision
• Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, clear and concise reporting in English is strongly preferred. French is a plus
• Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good organization skills  
• Have good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, as individual and within a team