HR Officer (Reliever) Job in Thika, Kenya

HR Officer (Reliever) Job in Thika, Kenya

Vacant Position: HR Officer (Reliever position)

Location: Thika

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Gross Salary: Competitive

Our client designs and conducts research in their thematic focus areas.

They also generate and use evidence to develop and manage programmes, as well as run a number donor funded project.

Job Purpose: Employment is a five months maternity reliever contract. The HR Project officer will be responsible for coordinating HR functions which include recruitment, performance management, training and development and employee welfare.

Responsibilities:

Interpreting and implementing human resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations;

Providing guidance in matters related to human resource planning, recruitment, selection, placement, induction, appointments, promotions and confirmation of staff;

Compensation and benefits management;

Coordinating performance management and staff welfare;

Overseeing maintenance of staff records;

Determining HR requirements and career planning;

Identifying training needs among the staff and recommending suitable training programmes;

Overseeing payroll administration and management of staff medical insurance;

Advising on Succession Management and Human

Resource Planning;

Provide information and assistance to staff and supervisors on human resource and work related issues;

Handling employee relations and disciplinary cases;

Updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions;

Coordinating project tasks with other stakeholders, facilitating or leading aspects of implementation;

Coordinating and participating in cross-functional

activities as required;

Support planning and implementation of change management strategies;

Research HR topics, develop options and recommend solutions, draft and/ or policies as required;

Staff Leave and Time Management;

HR Planning and budgeting;

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other qualification from a recognized university/institution with at least five (5) years’ experience;

Must be a registered member of IHRM with a valid practicing license;

Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

Must attach a copy of certificate of good conduct

Skills and Competencies

A high degree of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality;

Demonstrated supervisory and managerial skills, conversant with labour laws and regulations;

Good interpersonal skills;

Leadership skills;

Problem solving skills;

Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, communications skills

Must be a team player and motivator

Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs;

Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written, including the ability to conceptualize issues, develop options, write and present reports to a high standard for various audiences;

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (HRO-Thika) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 4th November 2019

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.