Human Resources Assistant

TL;DR

Human Resources Assistant (HR Operations): Supporting the implementation of human resources operations and administrative functions for the hirify.global Representation in Sierra Leone with an accent on full-cycle HR management. Focus on recruitment, onboarding, contract administration, and employee relations.

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone (Onsite)

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hirify.global) supports the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems to achieve Zero Hunger.

What you will do

• Support the implementation of human resources operations and administrative support functions.
• Manage full-cycle human resources functions including recruitment and selection.
• Coordinate onboarding and contract administration.
• Oversee performance management, learning, and staff relations.
• Maintain close coordination with operations, administration, and programme teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in full-cycle HR management functions.
• Must be a national of Sierra Leone or meet specific residency/visa requirements (National Project Personnel).
• High standards of integrity and professional conduct.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture.
• Strict zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with UN status, including harassment and discrimination.
• Professional environment adhering to the highest standards of integrity.