Deadline for submission: Tuesday, August 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm Liberia Time

Organizational Background

The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG), a US-based international development company, is seeking qualified candidates to support the Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia (PREVAIL) Program, a joint U.S.-Liberia clinical research partnership funded by the U.S. Government.

Summary of Position:

The Human Resources Associate will provide employee and management staff support in several Human Resources functional areas, which may include recruitment, employee relations, benefits oversight, performance management, timesheet administration, payroll preparation, and training & development. S/he will serve as the initial point of contact for employees, ensuring accurate and efficient responses. The Human Resources Associate will process human resources activities such as new employee onboarding, changes-of-status, performance evaluations, leave of absence, terminations, etc. S/he will conduct new employee orientations and may facilitate employee exit interviews. The Human Resources Associate will also coordinate HR presentations and meetings when needed.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Serves as an experienced resource in multiple Human Resources areas to include but not limited to: onboarding, compensation, benefits, recruiting, payroll, and training and development.
• Proactively promotes positive internal customer relationships and collaborates across HR to ensure teamwork.
• Creates and streamlines reports and processes.
• Prepares required reports such as recruitment, census and headcount reports.
• Conducts new employee orientation and may assist with separation process/exit interviews.
• Works collaboratively with local HR team and global HR team, assisting with projects and company programs.
• Develops and implements procedures, including communication plans, new employee orientation, and training programs.
• Ensures prompt response and resolution to employee and management needs. Works to support visitors and guests, providing assistance as needed.
• Identifies frequently asked questions and provides recommendations for how information should be communicated to staff.
• Identifies and solves holistic business problems through broad and up-to-date knowledge of employment law, organizational behavior, change management, best practices and company policy.
• Trains staff and management on use of HR communication and analytical tools.
• Manages continuous improvement initiative and always looking for ways to streamline or improve user experience.
• May investigate and resolve routine employee relations issues.
• Serves as a backup to Manager and HR team members
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Ability to handle oral and written communications independently.
• Able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of staff, individuals from diverse cultures, and the public.
• Demonstrates ability to assume sole and independent responsibility for various assigned projects.
• Works on assignments that are typical for an HR administrative office setting.
• May work on special and ad-hoc projects, if needed.
• Has ability to recognize and suggest improvement for situations that deviate from accepted practice; seeks managerial advice prior to taking action.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field or a combination of HR certification and years of working experience.
• Preferred Job-related Experience: Four (4) to five (5) years of experience providing full range of HR administrative support in an office setting.
• Additional requirements: Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and proficient in timekeeping and Payroll systems.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is an advantage.

Application Instructions:

Application Instructions

To apply, please download and complete an application form from TMG’s website PREVAIL Job Openings – The Mitchell Group and submit along with your CV to jobs@prevailcr.org.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of tasks, duties, or responsibilities required by the employee. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned with or without notice. The position is anticipated to be filled in September 2026.

TMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and vacancies listed in the job announcement are open to employees currently working under the incumbent PREVAIL subcontract.