Human Resources Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive HR Assistant to support day‑to‑day operations of the Human Resources department at Presto, Libya’s leading food and grocery delivery platform. The role involves handling employee records, contracts, attendance, onboarding and off‑boarding logistics while ensuring compliance with company policy and Libyan labour law.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain complete, up‑to‑date employee personnel files (physical and digital) and ensure all required documents are collected, verified, and archived.
• Prepare employment contracts, renewals, amendments and related HR documents for review and signature.
• Enter and update employee data in the HR system (new hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, terminations) and ensure data accuracy.
• Issue employment letters, salary certificates, experience letters and other official HR correspondence.
• Track probation periods, contract expiry dates and document renewals, flagging upcoming deadlines.
• Prepare periodic HR reports such as headcount, turnover, attendance and contract status.
• Support off‑boarding documentation, coordinate clearance and handover procedures for departing employees.
• Monitor daily attendance records, track absences, lateness and leave balances, and report irregularities.
• Receive, log and route leave requests, sick notes and permission requests for approval.
• Compile monthly attendance, absence and deduction data to support the payroll cycle.
• Act as first point of contact for employee inquiries on HR procedures, forms and policies, escalating when needed.
• Log employee complaints and disciplinary cases, assist in preparing investigation minutes, warning letters and disciplinary correspondence.
• Ensure HR records and procedures comply with company policies and Libyan Labour Law No. 12 of 2010.
• Manage emails, schedule meetings, maintain calendars and prepare reports, presentations and official documents.
• Organise and maintain physical and digital filing systems and administrative databases.
• Coordinate with internal departments, monitor office supplies and support meetings, training sessions and other HR activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Basic knowledge of Libyan Labour Law No. 12 of 2010 and HR procedures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in Arabic; good English communication skills are an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Professional attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Experience with an HRIS (HR system) – advantage