HR Officer

Job Purpose

The HR Officer will support the effective management of human resources by handling recruitment, employee records, attendance, leave, performance management, HR policies, employee relations, and other day-to-day HR functions in accordance with company policies and applicable labor requirements.

Key Responsibilities / Terms of Reference (ToR)

• Manage and maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR records.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection, including vacancy announcements, CV screening, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Maintain and monitor attendance, leave, overtime, and employee movement records.
• Prepare employment contracts, HR letters, certificates, and other personnel documents.
• Support employee performance appraisal and probation evaluation processes.
• Ensure proper implementation and communication of HR policies, procedures, and staff regulations.
• Handle employee inquiries and support resolution of workplace issues professionally and confidentially.
• Coordinate employee orientation, training, and development activities.
• Prepare regular HR reports, including staffing, turnover, attendance, leave, and recruitment reports.
• Coordinate with Finance regarding payroll-related information and employee changes.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Afghanistan Labor Law and company requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity of employee information.
• Perform other HR-related duties assigned by the supervisor/management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with a private company, engineering/construction, EPC, or manufacturing organization.
• Good knowledge of HR procedures, recruitment, employee relations, personnel administration, and performance management.
• Practical knowledge of Afghanistan Labor Law and employment practices.
• Strong skills in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally with employees at all levels.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; good written and spoken English is required.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit the following:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience
• Contact details of two professional referees

1. alemi@novinsimia.com