Our client is a registered company in Kenya that deals with the selling and after-sales service of IT Products and is looking to hire a competent Human Resource Officer who will effectively manage, coordinate, and administer all the human resources functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage recruitment and selection of staff in line with the company’s operational requirements and provide administrative support.


2. Actively engaged and involved in employee performance and evaluation.


3. Prepare and coordinate induction programs for newly recruited employees.


4. Maintain an effective record management system for employees to ensure confidentiality of official records. Monitor absences and report on the same, for example, annual leave, sickness, off days etc.


5. Communicate the general HR policies and procedures as well as legislation to line managers and staff and monitor HR related activities to ensure compliance.


6. Monitor process and take charge of the implementation of changes in the terms of service and advice payroll, managers and staff as necessary.


7. Ensure all employees are registered with NSSF, NHIF, and that proper records are maintained and reports are generated and submitted in compliance with statutory regulations.


8. Respond to manager and employee enquiries on all routine HR administration matters and where necessary, consult with the Human Resources Manager.


9. Counsel employees with social, disciplinary and performance issues and where necessary refer such employees to the HRM where necessary.


10. Administration of staff benefits as per company policy and procedure.


11. Co-ordinate training activities and liaise with participants and providers to ensure training programmes run as scheduled and adequate training equipment and materials are available.


12. Prepare HR reports as required from time to time.


13. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

1. Higher National Diploma in human resources management.


2. 3 years’ experience in a similar post.


3. Experience in Tracking Employee Performance.


4. Knowledge of labour laws and employment acts.


5. Strong communication skills.


6. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.


7. Effective listening skills.