Human Resources Officer Career in Kenya


Human Resources Officer

Assistant to HR Manager and Administration
 
Duties and responsibilities:
Assist in implementing  human resource policies and strategies;
 
Implement human resource programs and policies that will enhance a positive organizational culture;
 

Assist in guiding in appropriate placement of the staff, suitability interviews and Job Evaluations;
 
Ensure organizational conformity with the applicable laid down HR policies and procedures, regulations and relevant statutes;
 
Identify, evaluate and resolve human relations issues, employees morale, work performance, organizational productivity concerns;
 
Create employee training and organizational programs to facilitate staff development;
 
Guide in talent development and retention strategies;
 
Guide and conduct Performance Appraisals and reviews, monitoring employee productivity and performances;
 
Guide staff recruitment, posting, transfers, induction, welfare and disciplinary procedures according to the laid down policies;
 
In liaison with the HR Manager, design competitive compensation schemes and attractive employee welfare program to be submitted to the Authority for consideration;
 
Assist in guiding in  appropriate Pension Scheme, Medical Schemes, and a suitable Human Resource Information System, including payroll administration and other relevant schemes.
 
Undertake administrative duties of the Authority

Required Academic Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should posses the following:
  • Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences/HR or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  •  Possession of  a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management;
  • Membership to a Professional Body;
  • Minimum eight (5) years experience in HR Management;
  • Good leadership and managerial skills;
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain healthy working relationship with staff;
  • Knowledge in Labour laws, compensation, benefits administration, organizational planning and development, employee relations, training and development will be of advantage
  • Ability to coach, counsel and mentor staff;
  • Exceptional planning and organization skills.
Interested applicants should forward their application and CV. No scanned copies of testimonials or PDF documents will be entertained to careersinafrika@gmail.com not later than Tuesday 25th September 2012. 

All applications should bear the heading “Human Resource Officer”