Associate - Human Resource Solutions at Grant Thornton Kenya

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this job is to learn and provide clients with consultation and advice on matters related to Human Resource Solutions Services in line with the established guidelines;

Main Responsibilities of Job

• Understand the client’s business and maintain good client service in line with established guidelines;
• Understand sensitivity of client engagements and maintains client confidentiality in line with set policies;
• Develop a good understanding of breadth of firms service offerings outside of personal area of practice;
• Demonstrate personal actions and behaviours within and outside the workplace reflecting own reputation and the firm’s brand;
• Knowledge on the Employment Act and labour laws;
• Prepare engagement letters and follow up on approval and submission;
• Understand client’s recruitment needs, shortlist CVs that meet the role’s requirements and prepare interview packs;
• Carry out initial interviews for jobs up to mid-level;
• Participate and carry out clients’ job analysis as and when required;
• Develop clients’ Performance Management Framework;
• Prepare, submit and make follow up on Human Resource consultancy proposals and tenders;
• Attend to internal and external correspondence/queries in a timely manner;
• Participate in all other Human Resources Solutions Services as and when called upon;
• Maintain Human Resources Solutions records and metrics in a chronological manner;
• Carry out HR Audits to ensure compliance;
• Get involved in salary surveys through data collection, analysis and reporting;
• Complete time sheets on time in line with the policy;
• Raising accurate and timely fee notes;
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business/HR related field;
• Pursuing CHRP part 2/ Higher Diploma in HRM)
• Have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience;
• Ability to work with a team;
• Must be able to meet the demands of an ever-changing business environment;
• Must be a critical thinker capable of identifying and evaluating different ideas or ways of solving problems creatively;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills;
• Creative problem-solving and strong analytical skills;