Human Resource Officer at Starehe Girls' Centre And School

Ref: SGC/HRO/2/2017 

Reports To: The Director/Management

The successful candidate will provide support in the various human resource activities, which include overall responsibility of day to day management, administration and supervision of the staff at the Centre.

Key Responsibilities

•    Ensuring Centre’s compliance with all relevant aspects of employment law.
•    Advising the Director/Management on employment matters including disciplinary procedures and ensuring that the Centre has appropriate or develop a disciplinary and                 grievance procedures.
•    In liaison with all Heads of Departments, manage and maintain upto date work plans.
•    Managing the employment, terms and conditions of service, supervision and welfare of all non-teaching staff.
•    Ensuring that staff are well remunerated in accordance to the policy document on staff remuneration subject to approval from the Director/Management.
•    Ensuring that all relevant staff/casuals have contracts of employment and keeping the Centre's standard contracts up-to-date.
•    Formulating, monitoring and implementing the Centre's HR policy to comply with the requirements of health and safety legislation.
•    Ensuring that the Centre has adequate insurance cover at all times to include employer's liability, buildings and equipment cover, personal accident, travel insurance and other       relevant cover.
•    Providing support to the management and all staff on various HR aspects including performance appraisal, personnel administration, industrial relations, HR procedures,                 counselling, leave & grievance management.
•    Coordinating selection, recruitment, induction, on-boarding of staff and processing clearance forms for exiting staff.
•    Arranging for staff accommodation and dealing with the letting of property to Centre employees and third parties; ensuring that the tenants sign the lease agreements with           the Director/management approval.
•    Maintaining upto date staff records and data in manual files. Generating reports and staff data analysis.
•    Liaising with Centre administration on handling matters related to Unions and court cases.
•    Day to today running of the Human Resources office.
•    Any other duties that may be assigned by the Centre management.
 
Key Qualifications/Experience

•    Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in human resource is essential.
•    KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) and above.
•    At least 4years experience in human resource practice.
•    Work experience at an educational institution will be an added advantage.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies/Skills

•    Working knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws
•    Effective spoken and written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, proposals, policies and procedures.
•    Strong interpersonal skills, with welcoming attitude and positive disposition when dealing with people and challenges.
•    Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with staff and records.
•    A high level of attention to fine detail and accuracy.
•    Good time management and the ability to priorities workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
•    A good level of analytical skills.
•    Proactive, flexible and adaptable.
•    Supervisory skills

Key Measurable Goals

•    Timely provision of reports and follow ups to enhance day-to-day smooth running of the Centre.
•    Prudent problem solving skills.
•    Planning skills and requires minimal supervision at work.

The ideal candidates must embody accountability, discipline, integrity, Leadership, diversity being a few of the values that drive life across all elements of the Centre for learners and staff.