Human Resource Officer - Compensation & Benefits at New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited

HR/HRO-C&B/04/03/2018

Job Purpose

The Compensation and Benefits Officer will be Reporting to the Industrial Relations Manager. He/She will be designing, overseeing and implementing a firm’s compensation and benefits programs

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage salary classification and compensation programs
• Conduct analysis of compensation and benefits within company.
  Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions, and salary scale.
• Carry out salary survey both internally and externally to ensure equity and competitiveness
• Monitor salary structures, balance staffing needs with cost controls,
• Help ensure that policies, procedures and programs are in alignment with the organization’s overall strategic objectives and HR vision
• Oversee competitive analysis, merit increases and salary structure.
• Develop job descriptions for various positions and determine appropriate base pay.
• Analyze surveys to ensure appropriate compensation across all departments.
• Forecast budget for salary increases.
• Administer and manage employee insurance plans.
• Oversee pension and gratuity plans.
• Advise on salary increase requests.
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers.
• Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
• Advises managers and employees on employment regulations, collective agreements, benefits and compensation policies, personnel procedures and classification programs.
• Payroll management and Administration
• Managing and updating the staff records through ERP/HCM Module
• Updating and maintaining contract staff files
• Establishing and maintaining administrative procedures and ensure they are implemented including the casual staff files active on employment, salary scales, insurance and staff Handbook
• Managing the staff medical cover for the Corporate and Micro staff
• Ensure proper Administration of Medical Benefits for all staff in all locations
• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Candidate Specifications:

• Degree in Human Resource Management or Related field
• Diploma in Human Resource Management or Related field
• 5 years in Compensation & Benefits Administration

Work Related Skills

• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills
• Payroll administration skills of a large workforce
• Working experience with SAP Human Capital Management Module
• Proficient with office computer applications
• Time management skills and attention to details
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.