Human Resource Officer Job in Kenya

Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University.

Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world. 

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

Applicants to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.

Senior Human Resource Officer

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Human Resource Management with 3years experience as Senior HRO or HRO with six years of experience in a busy Human Resource Department in a supervisory position.
  • Professional Certification, Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent
  • Must possess knowledge of Human Resource Information System.
  • Member of HR Professional body with a practicing license
  • High sense of integrity and honesty
  • Mature personality with capacity of handling confidential matters.
  • Strong disposition towards customer service and team work
  • Must be detail oriented, proactive, an innovative thinker and problem solver.

Responsibilities:
  • Formulate & Implement best practices HR Policies and systems in order to support the University Business strategy
  • Keep abreast of pertinent developments in Human Resource Management and ensure the University is compliant.
  • Monitor developments in various career structures and recommend revisions to schemes of service
  • In collaboration with line managers’ assess the employees training needs, development and management of staff training programmes by organising and facilitating staff training, seminars and in house-workshops.
  • Preparing & Implementing the Annual budgets with regard to employees’ costs.
  • Monitor and process contractual changes in employees payments and benefits
  • Coordinating the performance management process to ensure that it is completed in a timely and effective manner.
  • Preparation of agenda and documentations for all HR related Committees
  • 1st control of payroll variables and payments
  • Mentor, monitor and evaluate the performance of the Assistant HRO’s and Human Resource Assistants

How to Apply

Those interested in this challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications, testimonials and detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before: 30th April 2014

All applications should be sent by E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke  

Hard copies will not be considered.


Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.