POSITION VACANT – HR OFFICER

The Mapai Group is seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced HR OFFICER to join our HR team in Lae Head Office. Reporting to the HR Manager, the incumbent is responsible for performing generic human resource functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, employee relations, training, performance management, and HR Administration duties.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the HR Manager to execute HR initiatives that poster a positive work environment and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate recruitment in consultation with line managers and the HR Manager
• Liaise with line managers and supervisors to facilitate annual staff performance appraisals
• Track and monitor all staff contractual status and ensure appropriate and timely actions are taken
• Regularly update and maintain the Human Resources records with updated personnel information
• Provide briefing and orientation to all new employees
• Provide accurate and effective advice to line departments and employees on all HR matters
• Promptly attend to all staff queries, issues and requests
• Perform any other HR-related duties assigned by the HR Manager
• Act as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must have a minimum Certificate in HR, Business Administration or Psychology
• Proven experience in HR roles, including strong knowledge of labor laws and HR practices
• A high level of organizational ability and time management skills,
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Must be adaptive with positive aptitude demonstrated with a genuine desire and commitment to work, be able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
• Must be computer literate

An attractive and competitive remuneration package including other benefits commensurate with knowledge and skills will be offered to the right candidate.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their applications with supporting documents to: [email protected] and must be addressed to:

The Recruitment Team

Mapai Transport Limited

P O Box 4021, LAE 411, Morobe Province.

Applications close on 9^th April 2025.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!