Associate Human Resource at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Associate Human Resource Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and selection whilst ensuring that all hiring is in accordance with budget & institutional guidelines;
• Assist in addressing employee grievances and support to resolve routine disciplinary cases in accordance with applicable labour laws and AKU policies;
• Collate training needs from Performance appraisal forms and training requests received from departments or employees.
• Deliver soft skills training sessions
• Maintain and update electronic and physical personnel records for all AKU employees
• Assist in the periodic review of HR policies in the region
• Implement country specific HR policies in the areas of recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations and training and development
• Support to ensure HR activities are in line with organizational requirements for quality, health and safety, legal requirements and environmental policies.
• Assist in identifying legal requirements and laws affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.
• Serve as an employee advocate and advisor on HR policy, making appropriate recommendations to the Manager, Human Resources -AKU.
• In liaison with the Manager Human Resources, coordinate the performance appraisal, promotions and salary increment processes.
• Administer benefit programs as regulated by AKU policy
• In liaison with the Manager HR, manage employee relation programs to foster an enabling and positive work environment;
• In consultation with the Manager HR – advise Entity Heads/supervisors on HR issues.

Qualifications For the Associate Human Resource Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or in Business Administration or equivalent with an advanced Diploma in HR
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Certified member of IHRM Kenya / Recognized Professional HR Body
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent knowledge of the Kenyan labour laws
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent time management skills & ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills