Job Title: Human Resources Assistant
Hiring Organization: Indepth
Research Services
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Research
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/19/2024
As a
Human Resources Assistant with a legal background, you will play a crucial role
in supporting various HR functions while providing legal expertise to ensure
compliance with employment laws. You will assist in recruitment processes,
employee relations, compliance monitoring, and policy development. Your legal
background will be essential in interpreting and applying labor laws and
regulations to HR practices.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment
Support:
Assist in
coordinating recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening,
and interview scheduling.
Ensure
compliance with equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations
throughout the recruitment process.
Assist in
drafting employment contracts, offer letters, and other recruitment-related
documents, ensuring legal compliance.
Employee
Relations:
Provide
support in resolving employee relations issues, including investigations,
disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
Assist in
conducting exit interviews and analyzing feedback to identify trends and areas
for improvement.
Ensure
adherence to employment laws and company policies in all employee relations
matters.
Legal
Compliance:
Monitor
changes in labor laws and regulations and update HR policies and procedures
accordingly.
Conduct
audits and assessments to ensure compliance with employment laws, including
wage and hour regulations, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination laws.
Assist in
preparing and filing reports required by regulatory agencies, such as EEO-1
reports and OSHA logs.
Documentation
and Record-Keeping:
Maintain
accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, benefits
enrollment forms, and training records.
Ensure
compliance with data protection laws and regulations in handling employee
information.
Assist in
the preparation of HR reports and presentations for management and regulatory
purposes.
Policy
Development and Implementation:
Assist in
developing HR policies and procedures in alignment with legal requirements and
best practices.
Communicate
policy changes and updates to employees and ensure understanding and
compliance.
Provide
guidance to management and employees on HR policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s
degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
Previous
experience in HR administration or related roles, with knowledge of HR
principles and practices.
Legal
background with understanding of employment laws and regulations.
Strong
attention to detail and accuracy in handling documentation and records.
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain
confidentiality.
Proficiency
in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Certification
in HR or related field (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
How To
Apply
Interested
candidates should send their applications to hr@indepthresearch.org by
close of business on Friday, 22nd March 2024.
Please quote the job title in the subject line of your email. All documents
MUST be in PDF. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.