The HR and Admin Officer supports the organization’s mission by managing day-to-day human resources operations for the Mauritius office, ensuring compliance, promoting staff well-being, and fostering a values-driven workplace culture that aligns with the GPAf’s  goals and values.

Main duties 

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment for staff
• Work with hiring managers to develop job descriptions aligned with the position requirements
• Ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices.
• Facilitate onboarding, induction, and orientation programs that connect new hires to the organization’s mission and culture.

Employee Relations & Welfare

• Act as a trusted advisor for staff on HR policies, welfare, and workplace concerns.
• Support conflict resolution and grievance procedures in line with organizational policies and the Mauritius labor laws.
• Ensure a healthy and inclusive work environment that upholds the organization’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Maintain effective conflict resolution and uphold the confidentiality and integrity of GPAf’s name in all labour law matters.

Performance Management & Development

• Support the performance management process, ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Collaborate with managers to develop staff growth and capacity-building plans.

Compensation, Benefits & Compliance

• Administer payroll and statutory deductions in compliance with local regulations.
• Manage employee records and leave tracking.
• Liaise with finance to ensure project budget compliance for HR-related costs.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, donor HR requirements, and internal policies.
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies and procedures reflecting best practice and local legislation.

Administration

• Maintain organized and confidential personnel and administrative files (physical and digital).
• Prepare HR-related correspondence, letters, and reports for internal and external use.
• Coordinate logistics for HR meetings, training, and staff welfare activities.
• Support general office administration, including procurement requests, travel coordination, and event planning where needed.
• Assist with document filing, tracking contracts, and maintaining up-to-date organizational charts and contact lists.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources,  Industrial Psychology or related field
• 2–5 years of HR Officer experience (preferably in the nonprofit or NGO sector).
• Experience working in a multicultural team.
• Payroll Experience
• Proficiency and familiarity with HR systems
• An excellent understanding of relevant labour laws and compliance