ACADES Malawi

JOB VACANCY

HR Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, staff records, contracts, and separation processes.
• Coordinate performance management, staff development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Administer payroll inputs, leave, staff benefits, medical aid, and other HR administrative processes.
• Develop, implement, and review HR policies, procedures, and ensure compliance with the Malawi Employment Act and organisational standards.
• Provide employee relations support, manage disciplinary and grievance processes, and prepare HR reports for Management and the Board.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ progressive HR experience, preferably within an NGO or development organisation.
• Sound knowledge of Malawi labour laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with an HR Information System (HRIS) is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, staff records, contracts, and separation processes.
• Coordinate performance management, staff development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Administer payroll inputs, leave, staff benefits, medical aid, and other HR administrative processes.
• Develop, implement, and review HR policies, procedures, and ensure compliance with the Malawi Employment Act and organisational standards.
• Provide employee relations support, manage disciplinary and grievance processes, and prepare HR reports for Management and the Board.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with an HR Information System (HRIS) is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• High levels of integrity
• Confidentiality

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ progressive HR experience, preferably within an NGO or development organisation.
• Sound knowledge of Malawi labour laws and HR best practices.