HR Officer at County Government of Kisumu

Job Group ‘L’
Ref: KSM/CPSB/2017/219

Reporting to the Director of Human Resource and Administration

HR Officer Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in collecting, collating, and analyzing human resource data from Departments and making recommendations;
• Analyzing human resource issues emanating from the departments and initiating appropriate action;
• Assisting in administering HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment;
• Planning, coordinating and controlling Human Resource Management activities of recruitment, appointments, employee relations and discipline;
• Implementing HR policies and regulations;
• Analyzing staff progression and making proposals for career development.
• Ensuring the relevant HR database is up to date, accurate and complies with legislation;
• Assisting in all administrative activities relating to medical aid, insurance, health and safety, staff retirement benefits and staff leave administration;
• Assisting in drafting job descriptions in consultation with heads of department;
• Addressing human resource staff complaints;
• Preparing committee reports and agenda;
• Carrying out job performance evaluation and preparing job descriptions;
• Carrying out performance appraisal, training and development;
• Handle employee relations and welfare issues;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Director and/or the Board Secretary

Requirements for the HR Officer Job

• Must be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution; Be a registered member of IHRM in good standing;
• Must have served for at least five (5) years in a Human Resource Office in the public/private service;
• A thorough understanding of human resource management policies, labour laws and regulations
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be of a pleasant disposition with high interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate and able to demonstrate high level of professionalism
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution