Human Resource Executive at Kenya Orient Insurance Limited

Overall Responsibility

The HR Executive will support efforts to attract, develop and retain a skilled and motivated staff that will drive the business to achieve its strategic objectives, while enhancing employee development through performance management and training.

Job  Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, reviewing and maintenance of appropriate HR practices, policies and procedures;
• Assist in Developing and implementing the Annual HR business plan in line with the Corporate Strategic Plan;
• Implement staff motivation and retention initiatives to ensure staff are highly engaged;
• Champion the activities relating to employee welfare, safety and health;
• Assist in Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating performance management and appraisal processes for all staff;
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll administration for all staff;
• Ensure the Timely administration of Employee Benefits (including medical, Leave, pensions, Group Life & WIBA)
• Serve as the departments resource driving compliance and risk management
• Assist in carrying out staff audits , identifying gaps and taking necessary action to close the gaps
• Review departmental resource requests versus the organizations staff establishment
• Generation of necessary staff reports and metrics for decision making
• Facilitate the implementation of staff movement relating to promotions, transfers or discharge
• Assist in Recruitment, On-boarding, training and other employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain the Filing system and up to date accurate staff data/ records
• Update the HRIS System in an accurate and timely manner;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• University Graduate in HR/ Business Degree
• Post Graduate Diploma in HR
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience – Life Insurance HR experience will be an added advantage

Competencies

• Great Interpersonal Skills with proven communication skills
• Thorough understanding of Labour Laws and Regulations
• Excellent Planning, Presentation, Evaluation & Organization skills
• Sound Judgement & Decision making skills
• Computer proficiency and Experience with Human Resource Information Systems
• Performance Management & Coaching Skills
• High Level of Confidentiality