Human Resource Officer Vacancies in Kenya
Human Resource Officer Vacancies in Kenya
Our client who is a 40 years old private limited company and a dealer in laboratory & educational equipment, drawing & drafting equipment, medical equipment as well as office apparatus seeks to fill the following position;
Human Resource Officer (1)
Job Summary
To ensure that the company employs strategies that enables the organization to engage and retains the right balance of workforce in terms of skills, competencies and experience and, that training & development opportunities geared towards enhancement of organizational objectives & goals are availed to all the staff.
Job Duties and Tasks for “Human Resource Officer”
Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following;
Work closely with all the departmental/sectional heads and assist them in understanding and implementing company policies and procedures
Liaising with Chief Officers and Chief Executive Officer in Developing & implementing policies in key organizational areas such as; staff performance, health & Safety, working conditions, equal opportunity, disciplinary procedures, attendance & absence etc
Advising the management on pay and remuneration issues, promotion, benefits etc
Administering and maintaining employees’ records
Interpreting and advising management on labour laws
In liaison with the Chief Officers and Departmental/Sectional heads, deal with staff grievances and discipline
Develop Human Resources planning strategies putting in consideration short and long term requirements
Planning and sometimes delivering training such as induction of new staff, health & Safety, First Aid, Fire marshal, customer care etc
Maintaining staff leave records and leave roster in liaison with Departmental/Sectional heads
In liaison with the Chief Officers ensure registration and renewal of all necessary Human Resource related licenses
Any other duty as shall be assigned to you by the management
Skills needed
Active listening skill – Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate time
Instructing – Teaching others how to do things
Time management skill – Managing your own time and that of others
Negotiating skill – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile difference
Speaking skill – Talking to others to convey information effectively
Reading comprehension skill – Understanding written sentences and
paragraphs in work related documents
Coordinating skill – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions
Service orientation skill – Actively looking for ways to help and or assist others
Social perceptiveness skill – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Writing skill – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for needs of audience
Knowledge of Human Resource Function – well versed in payroll administration, recruitment & selection procedure, training & development etc
Understanding of labour laws – Thorough in knowledge and interpretation of employment legislation
Business etiquette – Outstanding organizational management, strong ethics and reliability abilities
Communication – Excellent communication and inter personal skills
Problem solving – Aptitude in problem solving and decision making
Education & Experience
Holder of a Degree in Human Resources/Personnel Management
At least 4 years experience in Human Resource Management in a busy office
Active member of IHRM
Knowledge
Customer and personal service – knowledge of principles and process for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Clerical Knowledge – Knowledge of administration and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and terminologies
Administration & Management – Principles involved in strategic planning, resources allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of Labour Laws – Knowledge of labour laws, legal codes court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, agency and democratic political procedures
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge and meet the minimum requirements, send cover letter and CV to the following e-mail addresses; info@equatorialconsultants.co.ke or johnmwanzia@gmail.com not later than 27th January, 2019.
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