HR Assistant Job in Kenya

Our Client, Global Programs for Research & Training, is an international NGO wholly owned and controlled affiliate of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

Global Programs seeks to recruit a highly competent individual for the following position: -

Human Resource Assistant
 
Reporting to: Human Resource Manager
 
Location: Kisumu
 
 
Job Purpose: The Human Resource Assistant will provide support to the human resource function under the human resource manager.
 
Qualifications and Experience Required
  • A diploma in human resource management
  • 2-3 years of experience as a human resource assistant
Skills and Attributes
  • Personal integrity and transparency
  • Conversant with Kenyan employment laws and legislations
  • Competent with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel)
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Must be proactive, non-judgmental, organized and detail-oriented.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
  • Good analytical and reporting skills
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Assist the Human Resource Manager in recruitment of staff
  • Prepare job descriptions, post positions, assist with screening of applicants as needed
  • Receive and record all job applications
  • Participate in screening interviews as needed
  • Open HR files for all new employees and ensure files are kept updated for all existing employees
  • Assist with the new employee on boarding and orientation
  • Prepare the payroll for approval by the Human Resource Manager
  • Compile staff details for payroll processing i.e. bank account details, NSSF, NHIF, PIN, ID
  • Distribute pay slips
  • Periodic preparation and reporting on all HR metric as required
  • Track all employee sick, vacation, and medical leave
  • Process all leave applications
  • Review employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness. Ensure employees are apportioning effort across projects accurately.
  • Conduct employee engagement activities and assist in management of employee relations
  • Assist with implementation of the performance evaluation process.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Human Resources Manager
How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to globalhr@flexi-personnel.com before close of business 6th January, 2017. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line and expected remuneration.

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