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