HR Officer

Job Description

Title: HR Officer

Company Name: Projahnmo Research Foundation

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or in a related field.

• Professional HR certification or specialized training in Human Resource Management will be an advantage.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 25 years

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Bangla and English.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of all personal records.

• To perform any other tasks assigned by the management.

• Flexible to work after office hours and at weekends when needed

Projahnmo Research Foundation (PRF) in association with Johns Hopkins University, USA has a long and illustrious history of conducting research in Bangladesh. PRF’s research has contributed to improvement of health of Bangladeshi citizens and has supported the career development of numerous Bangladeshi public health professional. PRF is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of HR Officer.
Responsibility:

• Maintain and regularly update employee information and personnel files, ensuring that all required documents are properly organized and easily accessible.

• Maintain an updated organizational staffing list, accurate HR databases and personnel information systems.

• Review staff contracts and timely ensure extension letters as per management decision.

• Provide timely support in job advertisement, and coordinate publication through newspapers, job portals, notice boards, and other appropriate channels.

• Support recruitment activities including CV screening, arranging recruitment interview, onboarding, employee induction, and orientation.

• Conduct regular information-sharing sessions on HR policies, organization memos, forms etc to ensure that all employees clearly understand the applicable guidelines, procedures, and relevant updates.

• Monitor and maintain records of attendance, leave, balances of leave and ensure timely submission of timesheets by all staff.

• Regularly review the professional and technical certifications of relevant staff, monitor their validity, and follow up in a timely manner for renewal or necessary action.

• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

• Coordinate resignation, termination, retirement, and end-of-contract procedures.

Report to: Manager, Admin, Finance and HR

Core Competencies

• Integrity and professionalism

• Confidentiality

• Accountability

• Attention to detail

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Effective communication

• Planning and organization

• Problem-solving and sound judgment

• Respect for diversity and inclusion

• Service-oriented approach

• Ability to work under pressure

• Commitment to research ethics and organizational values

• Salary scale: Competitive. (Salary can be negotiable based on qualifications and experience)