Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Hiring Organization: Kenya
Redcross
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry:
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/13/2024
Purpose:
The HRO
is responsible for Employee relations, welfare, HR data and Records. The HRO
does all required data entry, updates of HR files and prepares the required
documentation for managers and employees. This position has the full
responsibility for the updates and changes of all data, which are inputted in
Human Resources whilst ensuring that all staff in the society have been
appropriately oriented and settled in.
Scope of the role
- Internal
Advisor, technical expert, partner on Human Resources Issues
- Interpretation
and enforcement of Human Capital Policies & employment regulations
- A
member of the management team of the internal client.
- Support
discussions and transfer best practices from different functions in the
organization.
- Provides
leadership in the people management and employee relations Issues.
- Ensure
employee welfare is managed appropriately.
Key
responsibilities
- Ensure
all HR records are up-to-date including personal data, absenteeism and
leave management.
- Develop
innovative welfare programmes and ensure all staff welfare issues are
dealt with in a timely manner.
- Develop
and implement Health and Safety programmes.
- Support
the annual performance management processes in alignment with Society
practices and ensure all staff have up-to-date Job descriptions.
- Support
Management on standard talent management process and ensure development
and implementation of training and Performance Management.
- Keep
HR Processes in full compliance with the legal, regulatory and internal
frameworks.
- Ensure
Discipline and Grievance handling processes are managed appropriately.
- Provide
HR reports and analysis for management decision.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in any field – Human Resources discipline preferred.
- Post
graduate diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized
institution.
- 3
years’ experience as a HR generalist, management or business partner role.
- Solid
expertise in HR technical proficiencies and core HR competencies with
experience in coaching, employee development and driving process
improvements and conducting Job Evaluations.
- Employee
relations, change management and team development experience.
- Certified
with IHRM or a Professional HR Body.
- Current
HR Practice Licence.
- Proficiency
in ICT.
Key
Competencies
- Ability
to apply intensive knowledge of specific HR technical areas
- Good
knowledge of the work of the Red Cross in Kenya
- Good
Knowledge of programmes and Projects in the refugee operations with the
ability to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to Influence and
interface with senior members of the business/Society
- Good
Knowledge of employment laws in Kenya
- A
strong sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately
handle confidential information
How To
Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through Careers@redcross.or.ke to
reach us not later than 19th May 2024; Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.