Job Description

Job Vacancy: HR Associate (Graduate Trainee)

Job Summary: Responsible for performing HR-related duties at a professional level and works closely with the HR Business Partner and management in supporting designated clients.

The individual must possess relevant experience in HR with a minimum internship exposure.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing HR strategies that are fit for growth and meet changing business and people needs for assigned clients


• Participate in process improvements for HR processes for assigned clients and support implementation


• Participate in the annual people survey to assess the effectiveness of people operations and seek employee feedback on improvement and progress areas.


• Participate in the recruitment cycle – develop/review existing job descriptions, competency framework in preparation for a job advert. Screen longlists for the purpose of shortlisting and interviewing candidates. Prepare interview reports and contracting.


• Onboard new hires – Liaise with internal teams to create company accounts and lead the onboarding process.


• Facilitate the performance review process in line with the strategic objectives – Research and advice on leading practice methods and potential improvement areas


• Review and update existing job descriptions in line with changing roles and responsibilities and update changes in the organization chart as and when they occur


• Participate in the development, review and implementation of HR policies (employee handbook and code of conduct policy)


• Maintain updated employee records in digital/electronic format in line with company policy


• Respond to employee requests/queries, potential issues (e.g. grievances) and respond in a timely manner.


• Coordinate employee training and development initiatives based on the annual training calendar and personal development plans.


• Process monthly payroll – Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for payroll and leave management


• Stay up-to-date and comply with changes in labour legislation


• Conduct exit interviews


• Serve as a point of contact with vendors and suppliers


• Support and respond to all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.


• Research on assigned HR topics for content roll out to various platforms.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Social sciences or any other relevant field.


• Minimum internship experience in a busy work environment


• For fresh graduates with internship experience, one must have attained KCSE mean grade B- and second class upper division at University level.


• IHRM Membership and CHRP preferred


• Ability to handle multiple clients.


• Problem Solving skills


• Analytical and goal oriented


• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics


• Knowledge of labour legislation


• Excellent people management skills


• Full understanding of all HR functions


• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills required.


• Strong persuasion/negotiation skills.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and duties


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 22nd October 2021

Compensation: Competitive remuneration, airtime/internet allowance + medical cover (upon successful probation)

Correspondence: Detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH

For fresh graduates with internship experience, one must have attained KCSE mean grade B- and second class upper division at University level.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.

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