The HR Supervisor is responsible for overseeing various human resource functions, ensuring compliance with labor laws, managing payroll and employee relations, and supporting employees’ well-being and engagement. This role requires collaboration across departments to ensure a smooth operation of HR processes and alignment with organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee recruitment activities including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and selection of candidates.
- Conduct new hire orientations and ensure completion of onboarding documentation and processes.
- Arrange pre-employment medicals and manage site access requirements for new hires.
- Track daily attendance and manage timesheet collection and validation.
- Oversee the monitoring and accrual of annual leave and other leave types in compliance with company policies.
- Ensure timely processing of requests related to leave and rotations.
- Coordinate probationary review processes and follow up on mid-year and end-of-year performance appraisals.
- Provide guidance to department heads on performance review processes and feedback management.
- Support management in addressing performance issues and implementing improvement plans.
- Responsible in creating a grading structure with corresponding salary bands and benefits packages.
- Conduct regular salary and benefits benchmarking to maintain competitiveness within the industry.
- Support payroll processing on a fortnightly and monthly basis, coordinating with finance for accurate and timely payroll execution.
- Ensure employees acknowledge payroll calculations in line with company protocols.
- Monitor the training requirements of employees based on their roles and competencies.
- Coordinate with department heads to identify skill gaps and arrange relevant training with internal or external providers.
- Track and document training completion, and ensure records are maintained in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Address employee concerns and facilitate resolution of conflicts in line with company policies.
- Advise on disciplinary procedures and handle termination or resignation processes.
- Promote a positive work environment and support team-building activities, social events, and other engagement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to PNG labor laws and maintain familiarity with local regulations.
- Coordinate work permits and visa processing, ensuring timely submission and renewals for expatriates.
- Maintain and update records of compliance documents and personnel files.
- Handle administrative tasks, including access badge issuance, accommodation requests, and site access requirements.
- Oversee travel arrangements for employees on R&R or rotation, working with logistics to ensure efficient and secure transit.
- Manage community engagement programs, fostering a strong connection with the local community and supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Organize socialization activities and employee engagement programs to enhance workplace morale.
- Assist in implementing community programs that align with corporate values and goals.
- Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, updating employee files regularly.
- Generate monthly reports on HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, and performance.
- Document HR processes and update SOPs as necessary to reflect current practices.
- Assist in preparing reports or providing data related to the business unit as required by the Corporate HR.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA would be an advantage.
- Minimum five (5) years progressive HR generalist experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role. Experience in Papua New Guinea or similar environments preferred.
- Comprehensive understanding of the challenges and intricacies of remote site operations.
- Strong understanding of Papua New Guinea labor laws and HR best practices.
- Strong understanding of payroll processing and benefits administration, especially in a PNG context.
- Proficiency in HR software systems (HRIS or ERP) for managing data, tracking attendance, and processing payroll.
- Ability to conduct training needs assessments and coordinate with training providers for staff development.
- Knowledge of visa and work permit processing and managing compliance with local employment laws.
- Fluent English proficiency, with commendable communication and report-writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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