Natural Justice Human Resources Officer Jobs in Kenya

Natural Justice Human Resources Officer Jobs in Kenya

Who are we looking for?

Natural Justice seeks a full-time Human Resources Officer (HRO) in the East Africa Hub. Based in Nairobi, the HRO will report to the Hub Director and work closely with the Senior Human Resources and Operations Officer (SHROO).

The HRO will be a human resources generalist, responsible for assisting and supporting the work of the hub whilst allocating 40% of his/her time to support the SHROO with the formulation, implementation and execution of the organisation’s HR strategy.

Key duties and responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

Draft calls for applications for open positions and ensure they are in keeping with the organisation’s standards and advertise the positions as necessary.

Coordinate staff recruitment and selection to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff.

Inform line management of employment equity and/or other requirements for position before shortlisting candidates

Schedule and assist with interviews where necessary

Conduct reference checks for those grades where this is required

Decline those candidates who were interviewed

Provide assistance and advice to line management during the selection process

Make offers to candidates, draft contracts and ensure that signed contracts are received

Collect all documentation required for contract preparation from all new employees.

Monitor contract expiry date by managing the electronic employee data sheet and ensuring that employees do not work without valid contracts.

Induction and Separation

Ensure new employees are properly inducted into the organization through preparation and facilitation of the orientation program.

Complete all hiring documentation with employees, including benefits administration

Review onboarding and offboarding data analysis reports to determine the successes and areas for improvement.

Employment Relations

Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Hub Director.

Manage any HR-related issues raised by employees and escalate as necessary.

Manage the grievance process

Under the guidance of the HD and SHROO, coordinate disciplinary processes

Participate in organisation-wide HR & operations meetings, representing the East African Hub.

Under the guidance of the HD and SHROO contribute to policy development

Ensure the implementation of Natural Justice policies including revisions and introduction of new policies as required.

Team Management Processes

Evaluate and make recommendations to HD and SHROO to improve organisational HR processes, procedures, and practices.

In collaboration with the organisation’s human resources team, draft directives for NJ and train team members on those directives

Guide and assist NJ HR team members where necessary.

Draft and manage personal development plans of the hub

Handle grievances and disciplinary matters in order to enhance organizational harmony

Training & Development

Assist and support HD with skills development activities for NJ and the roll-out and record keeping of discretionary grants.

Assist line managers in identifying training needs for staff, identifying suitable trainers or training institutions.

Coordinate equity/skills meetings.

Develop annual training plans for the hub

Monitor training plans & training budgets.

Liaise with the National Industrial Training Authority for approvals and reimbursements, as needed

Remuneration & Benefits

Perform high level check of payroll reports with the finance team

Sign off on wages and salary payrolls for the hub

In consultation with the HD and SHROO, support salary administration including making salary offers, reviews and alignment as per the compensation guidelines and salary structure

In coordination with the finance team, ensure that employee benefits are effectively managed

Review service providers of employee benefits or the benefits themselves, as needed

Assist the HD with conducting job evaluations on new and/or changed positions.

Performance Management

In collaboration with the HD develop key performance indicators for new positions

Maintain or update existing key performance areas and key performance indicators.

Manage the performance management process for the hb

Coordinate with the program managers in ensuring the employee performance appraisals are completed on time.

Policy Development

Assist and support the SHROO with drafting new policies

Review existing policies and make recommendations to the SHROO for changes

Implement changes to the policies as directed by the SHROO

In collaboration with SHROO, develop communication

and training plan to workshop new policies to staff

Ensure that policies are implemented consistently and correctly

Organisational Development & Wellness

Periodically conduct employee engagement surveys and provide HD and SHROO with feedback.

In collaboration with the SHROO, develop organisational interventions to address issues raised in engagement surveys

Manage implementation of wellness and other interventions aimed at improving organisational culture

With the rest of the HR team, arrange and manage wellness days or programs.

Arrange and manage sessions on diversity including sessions on feminist values, race and other related issues.

Assist the SHROO with the development of specific policies as required by NJ.

General HR Administration and Support

Assist employees with general queries.

Assist the SHROO with the development and interpretation of policies and procedures.

Ensure that all positions in the hub have up-to-date job descriptions

Assist with job evaluations.

Assist with ad hoc day-to-day general administrative work in HR, and perform other duties as assigned

Work with SHROO to promote and preserve the culture of the organisation by providing advice and guidance on general matters concerning employees

Ensure leave is taken and records are well kept.

Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to by all the staff members

Collect all documentation required for contract preparation from all new employees.

HR Reports

Prepare and submit monthly HR reports to SHROO

Prepare and submit quarterly HR reports to SHROO for Board meetings.

Risk & Compliance

Assist HD to ensure organisation complies with all HR statutory reporting.

Advise management on the legal and other implications resulting from certain HR related decisions.

Keep records and compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act

Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures

Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Strategic

Provide the SHROO with assistance and support during the organizational design processes.

Assist with planning, formulation and implementation of an effective HR strategy

Align Hub HR strategy with overall NJ HR strategy, processes and output s

Complement the SHHROO in providing strategic guidance and coaching to guide senior management, and supervisors to mitigate risk on complex HR issues, in identifying, understanding and implementing NJ policies and practices related to workforce planning, safeguarding, performance, discipline, positive employee relations and related topics.

Qualifications and Experience:

Human resources degree or higher diploma
Membership with IHRM or relevant professional body preferred

At least five years’ working experience in human resources preferably with an international or local NGO and good knowledge of HR best practices and standards.

Excellent experience in and knowledge of labour laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and best practices.

Proactive approach to work and good self-motivation

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to deal with people from different cultures

Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

Ability to deal authoritatively with a range of partners

A strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, highly motivated, committed and goal orientated

Ability to work flexibly and to adapt to changing demands and circumstances

Ability to travel locally and, occasionally, within the region

Be a citizen of Kenya or have authorization to work in Kenya

How to Apply

Please email your application to recruit@platinumadvisory.co.ke with the following subject line: “Human Resources Officer (HRO),East Africa Hub”.

Applications must include:

A motivation letter that indicates: a) why you are interested in this position and what inspires you about environmental justice; and b) aspects of your background that demonstrate the required competence for this role;

A detailed CV with three contactable references; and

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