Human Resource Officer at Kenya Yearbook

KYEB/HR/08/2016
Department: Human Resource Department
Job Grade: KYEB 6

Job Role

Development, review and implementation of Human resources and administration policies, strategies, programmes and procedures to support KYEB’s Strategic goals and objectives and to enhance individual and Board’s performance.

Human Resource Officer Job Key Responsibilities

• Review and recommend human resource policy initiatives
• Preparation and implementation of the Human Resource work plan and performance contracting targets
• Facilitating performance target setting in line with strategic and annual work plans of the Board.
• Managing employee resourcing
• Coordinate the processing of terminal dues and staff clearance procedures during staff separation.
• Coordinating staff welfare issues; administering employee medical and insurance schemes including workers compensation through the appropriate benefit schemes such as NHIF, NSSF, and other employee welfare programmes
• Overseeing the provision of office space, equipment, furniture and employment cards.
• Handling industrial relations disputes and ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations
• Preparing budgets for the Human Resource and Administration unit and overseeing implementation and control
• Manage sustainable organization succession plan
• Updating job descriptions and periodically carrying out job profiling;
• Assist in processing appointments and promotions;
• Assist in assessing and determining training needs;
• Provide leadership in building an effective organizational culture for sustainable results;

Minimum Qualifications for the Human Resource Officer Job

• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or humanities or an equivalent degree from a recognized University

Human Resource Officer Job Professional Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management and membership to a professional body of Human Resource practitioners
• Seven (7) years experience in Human resource practice in a well established Organization.

Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Counseling skills
• Result oriented
• High Integrity
• Proficiency in Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of Human resource information systems
• A team player.
• Independence of mind
• Knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws.