HR Officer

Are you ready to make a change? Oikocredit is a co-operative financial institution that finances and invests in microfinance institutions, co-operatives and small and medium sized enterprises in developing countries, aimed at social impact. All over the world we provide micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and other productive enterprises with the capital they need to expand their businesses and improve their livelihoods. Our organization is one of the world's largest sources of private capital for microfinance. The financial resources come from investments by individuals, institutions and churches. On an annual basis a modest dividend is paid out to its shareholders. At our International Support Office based in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, we are currently looking for an HR Officer (32 hours a week) Responsibilities The HR Officer will become part of an HR team of in total 5 people and he or she will report to the HR Manager. There will be no direct reports. The responsibilities cover the following areas: A. Recruitment & Selection · To manage and coordinate every recruitment & selection process; · To ensure each new staff member receives a thorough introduction programme. B. Training & Development · To manage and coordinate the annual appraisal process and where necessary train managers/employees on the subject; · To manage and coordinate (collective) training and development needs and provide employees with necessary information; · To maintain and further develop an adequate training policy/program for the organisation. C. Care & Counselling · To act as an Occupational Health & Safety focal point and ensure the absenteeism policy is adhered to, including case management for long term absent or frequently ill employees; · To inform employees about occupational health and safety risks (preventative & curative) when working in an office environment, working from home or travelling; · To coordinate and execute the Plan of Action derived from the Risk Inventory and Evaluation. D. HR Communication · To be responsible for HR content published on inter-/intranet; · To coordinate the bi-annual Employee Satisfaction Survey. E. General · To provide general advice about the employment conditions and in close cooperation with the HR Manager keep the employment conditions and HR manual up to date.

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Education and experience - Bachelor degree (HBO/WO) in HRM or equivalent - 5-8 years experience in similar position - Computer literacy - Fluency in English Additional information Do you have the above mentioned skills and experience? Are you innovative and capable in building and maintaining networks and relations? Are you able to develop positive working relationships with people from different social, cultural and religious backgrounds? Are you ready to make a change? Mail or send your application letter with curriculum vitae (both in English) to Mrs. Jessica Becker, HR Officer, application@oikocredit.org. More information about our organization can be found on www.oikocredit.org. If you would like to receive the full job description or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Becker or Mrs. Tielkes (HR Manager) at +31 (0)33 422 40 40. The expiry date of this vacancy is Sunday the 23rd October. Please beware that due to European Union immigration restrictions we can only consider applicants that already have a valid work and residence permit for The Netherlands.