Human Resources Assistant

About the Organization

The National Disaster Centre is a governmental entity responsible for coordinating strategies related to disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response, and recovery throughout Papua New Guinea. It collaborates with national and local authorities, communities, and partner organizations to enhance resilience and safeguard both lives and property. The workplace culture emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and dedication to public service, offering opportunities to aid communities during critical times.

Role Overview

This Human Resources Assistant position is a full-time role based on-site in Port Moresby. The appointed individual will facilitate daily HR operations such as maintaining employee records, assisting in recruitment and onboarding, and managing updates to HR databases and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). Additional duties include coordinating benefits documentation, supporting training and development initiatives, preparing routine HR reports and correspondence, responding to employee inquiries, ensuring adherence to relevant policies and procedures, and collaborating with HR colleagues and other departments to deliver accurate and timely HR support.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hands-on experience in providing HR support, specifically managing personnel files and aiding recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Basic knowledge of HR management principles, including understanding employment policies, compliance requirements, and HR operational workflows.
• Familiarity with HR Information Systems for accurate entry, updating, and retrieval of employee information.
• Understanding of Benefits Administration processes such as documentation handling, responding to employee questions, and liaising with payroll or related agencies.
• Experience in supporting training functions, including organizing sessions, keeping training records, and working with trainers or facilitators.
• Strong organizational skills paired with effective time management and a meticulous approach to documentation accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities to interact with employees across all organizational levels with respect.
• Competence in standard office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and basic data entry.
• Ability to work in an on-site environment in Port Moresby, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, and foster cooperative team dynamics.
• Preferred qualifications include a certificate or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; previous experience in HR or administrative roles is advantageous.