The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula.
It is part of the Aga Khan
Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to
improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and
origins in specific regions of the developing world.
The Aga Khan Education Service,
Kenya (AKES, Kenya) has an opening for the following position:
Human Resource Officer
Role Summary: The Human Resource Officer is responsible for the
implementation of end-to-end human resource services including coordination of
recruitment, onboarding, performance monitoring, staff development programs,
and employee relations matters.
The incumbent provides support
to the Head of Human Resources by acting as the first point of liaison in the
delivery of human resource services to line managers and employees, maintaining
accurate employee records, and processing HR transactions and staff welfare
across the AKES, Kenya schools.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with day-to-day operations and administrative
support of the human resource functions and duties
Oversee the human resource database and ensure that
system records are accurately maintained in full compliance with statutory
requirements and regulations
Ensure timely preparation, accuracy, and management
of contract renewals
Analyze human resource data to prepare monthly human
resource reports
Develop human resource metrics and reporting tools
for key performance indicators such as
employee engagement, turnover, recruitment, and training to assist the
institution measure progress and opportunities for continuous improvement
Assist in training, performance evaluations, exits,
and other human resource issues
Coordinate human resource initiatives such as employee engagement training and social activities
Deal with employee requests regarding human
resources issues, rules, and regulations
Assist in handling complaints and grievance
procedures
Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process promptly
to ensure that the institution can attract and retain the best talent
Facilitate the process of employee separation and
conduct exit interviews
Participate in employee disciplinary procedures as
guided by the policy
Ensure compliance with the human resource policy and
procedures, workflows, and appropriate
guidance is given to the line managers in line with the approved human resource
policy
Monitor and maintain effective systems and processes
for managing staff absences and leave
requests
Administer and manage the staff health insurance
coverage and benefits including claims
settlement, coordination with external service providers, and record keeping of
all information on the medical insurance scheme
Requirements and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or
Business degree with a focus on Human
Resource Management
Member of the IHRM(K)
CHRP will be an added advantage
At least 3 years HR generalist experience in a busy
human resources department.
Hands-on experience in HR Metrics and analysis
Ability to handle HR tasks independently in a
fast-paced environment
Knowledge of Kenya labor laws, government regulations
on workplace and employment, and HR
best practice
Proficiency in IT with experience in HRIS and/or ERP
systems
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Leadership and Supervisory skills
High-level organization and planning skills
Ability to demonstrate resilience and proactiveness
in challenging situations
For more details on the
position and the application process, please visit
The closing date for
applications is May 21, 2023.
