HR Assistant at Crawford International School

Crawford International School is seeking to hire HR Assistant who will:-

• Provide human resources support to Human Resource department functions.
• Adhere to all laid out Policies and Procedures within the department and the Company as a whole.
• Maintain compliance to employment laws and regulations and uphold ethical standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Assist in job postings, screening applications and coordination interviews.
• Assist in facilitation of onboarding of new hires, including organization orientation sessions and preparing necessary documentation.
• Ensure all necessary work visas, permits and background checks are completed for Expatriates staff.
• Employee Records Management
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with Data protection regulations.
• Employee Relations Support
• Address basic employee inquiries regarding school policies, benefits and payroll.
• Support Human Resource Administrator in organizing Staff meetings, workshops and team building events.
• Provide administrative support for employee disciplinary actions and grievances needed.
• Benefits and Administration
• Assist employees with enrollment and questions regarding health insurance, retirement plans and other benefits.
• Coordinate with benefits providers to handle any issues or updates.
• Payroll support
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant employee information and resolving any discrepancies.
• Track and manage time off requests and maintain attendance records.
• Compliance and Policies Adherence
• Assist in ensuring Company polices are updated and compliant with Kenya Labour Laws. Help to implement and monitor HR policies and procedures to ensure a positive work environment.
• General Administrative Support
• Assist with filing, document preparation and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Help organize Staff events including training sessions, recognition programs and social gatherings.
• Deputize duties and responsibilities of Human Resource Administrator in her absence.

Minimum requirements and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management/Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP).
• 3 Years of experience in HR operations.
• Member of IHRM with a valid IHRM HR Practicing License.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS System.
• Good understanding and knowledge of Labour Laws.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Adaptable and able to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Team oriented, problem solving skills and proactive approach to work.