HR Officer

• Our Client, in the Technology sector seeks to recruit a HR Officer who will be responsible for Talent Acquisition and management, Payroll processing, Staff Relations and Performance Management support and day‐to‐day running of administrative operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• In consultation with departmental heads, assist in the development of detailed Job descriptions and the recruitment of new or replacement positions in the organization. Oversee the entire recruitment process once approval for recruitment has been issued.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment contracts, ensuring alignment with labor laws, HR best practise and organizational policies & procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and programs in order to assure cohesiveness and effectiveness.
• Develop/review; manage the design, implementation and administration of compensation programs including job evaluations and salary reviews and administration.
• Prepare orientation materials for new staff coming into the organization and organize for their detailed orientation into the organization.
• Record keeping in specific maintain the files of all staff, ensuring that they have all the relevant documentation.
• Ensure that SMART targets are set and regular performance reviews and feedback given to relevant departments and staff for process and general performance improvement
• Working with departmental heads, identify training opportunities for staff and facilitate the training of the same through internal and external facilitation.
• Oversee leave management; maintain leave schedules for staff, ensuring that staff take leave when due.
• Manage employee benefits (WIBA, Medical Insurance and Pension scheme).
• Manage employee safety and health matters including regular audits and sensitization of safety and health procedures and compliance
• Oversee timely preparation and execution of accurate and timely payroll, including handling tax deductions, benefits, and other compensations
• Manage job separation such as terminations, dismissal and resignations
• Maintaining employee discipline and handling disciplinary cases end to end in line with Company’s policies, contract of service and labour laws and regulations;
• Always be up to date with market dynamics, legal and regulatory changes for alignment.

Academic & Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or business degree with a focus on Human Resource Management.
• Member of the IHRM(K)
• A valid practicing certificate from IHRM will be desirable.
• CHRP will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years experience in an HR role within telecommunications Industry or the Technology Sector.
• Hands-on experience in record management and HR Metrics (time of hire, quality of hire, cost of hire and early turnover),
• Knowledge of Kenya labour laws, government regulations on workplace and employment and HR best practice
• Proficiency in IT with experience in HRIS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge & Skills

• HR technical skills
• Good Interpersonal skills & problem solving skills
• Good presentation skills
• Proficient in Computer skills i.e. word document, excess and Ms Project
• Ability to manage large volumes of work; work long hours and weekends.
• Should possess excellent organizational skills and analytical skills