VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Abkons is a premier engineering, development, and management consulting company in the Western Balkans with a
presence in Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
It is a partner of choice in large development projects in the region and beyond. With its team of professionals, an
extensive network of consultants, and experts, Abkons is the partner of choice for all investors engaging in major
projects in industries such as Energy, Transport, Infrastructure, Environment, Telecommunication, Tourism,
Agriculture, Water, Wastewater, etc.
We are looking for a motivated HR Specialist (Junior) for our office in Tirana to support the Human Resources team in
daily administrative and operational tasks. This is a great opportunity for a junior professional who wants to build
experience in different areas of HR, including payroll support, employee administration, and HR reporting.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The HR Specialist (Junior) supports the effective functioning of the Human Resources department by providing
administrative and operational assistance across key HR processes. The role contributes to the accurate management
of employee information, supports payroll preparation, monitors attendance and leave records, and assists in the
coordination of recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities. The HR Specialist (Junior) also
supports HR reporting and documentation while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and applicable labor
regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with payroll preparation by collecting, verifying, and organizing payroll-related information.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accurate documentation and supporting the digitalization of
HR data.
• Monitor employee attendance and leave records, ensuring accurate tracking and proper documentation.
• Support key HR operational processes, including recruitment coordination, onboarding documentation,
performance review administration, and employment verification requests.
• Prepare periodic HR reports and provide general administrative support to the HR function.
• Conduct basic research on HR policies, regulations, and best practices to support HR initiatives and
continuous improvement of HR processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in payroll and administration.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a short cover letter outlining their interest in the position to
hr@abkons.com with the subject line “Application for HR Specialist (Junior)”