Job Purpose
Under the direction of the HR Director provide operational human resources support to managers and staff.
Key Accountabilities
Under the direction of the HR Director provide operational human resources support to managers and staff.
Key Accountabilities
- Collaborate
with the HR Director in implementation of HR Initiatives in relation to
reward and compensation, employee retention, Gender & Diversity,
training & development, performance management, among others.
- Closely
interact with the National HR Manager (Based in Hargesia) and Nairobi
based HR/Admin staff to provide efficient support to managers and staff in
all HR operational issues particularly in recruitment, benefits
administration, and other routine HR matters.
- Contribute
to development and/or review of HR policies, contractual documents,
procedures and processes; ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and
legal compliance is observed.
- Undertake
comparative salary & benefits surveys and identify trends in employees
relations with other comparative NGO’s
- Network
with relevant and recognised HR groups, employment bodies and legal
counterparts.
- Contribute
to planning, monitoring and reporting activities in relation to the annual
plan and budget.
- Ensure
up-to-date personnel records are maintained according to organizational
best practice and compliant with both organizational policy and the appropriate
local legislation.
- Update
and maintain the organizational chart.
- Manage
disciplinary and grievances issues
- Conduct
HR Field Audits and liaise with Field HR Officers to ensure implementation
of audit findings
- Facilitate
evaluation of induction processes and monitoring effectiveness of the
induction process and feedback to line managers and HR Director.
- Comply
with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect
to child protection, health and safety, security, employment equal opportunities
and other relevant policies.
- In
conjunction with line managers ensure that all staff understand and
observe the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the HR Director
Essential
- Undergraduate
degree or Higher Diploma qualification in
Human Resources Management
- Minimum
five years experience in a similar role
- Good
knowledge and experience of generalist HR issues, including compliance
with employment laws, interpretation and application of policies and
procedures
- Strong
bias to compliance and quality
- Solution-focused
and confident in operating within a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Excellent
communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to provide
clear and effective advice on a range of HR issues.
- Excellent
presentation and facilitation skills
- Strong
team player, collaborative, and capable of building effective
relationships across all levels
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and
ability to use the Internet to obtain data and reference material.
- Comply
with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and
other Global Policies
- Commitment
to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment and an
empathy with SC UK values and objectives.
- A
willingness to travel occasionally to field offices.
- Fluent
in English
Because Save the Children's work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children's rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards.
Applications should be forwarded to: jobssomalia@scuk.or.ke
This position is only open to Kenyan nationals.
Only short listed individuals will be notified.
Application Closing Date: Friday 16th Dec 2011, 15:00 pm
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer and highly encourages women to apply.
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