HR Officer – Kapenguria, West Pokot at Summit Recruitment and Search

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in HR management and be able to effectively manage a dynamic workforce, including casual and seasonal workers. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of HR policies and practices, and the ability to thrive in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate recruitment for permanent, casual, and seasonal roles; manage onboarding and induction for new hires.
• Handle disciplinary issues, conflict resolution, and grievance procedures while maintaining positive relations with employees, community leaders, and government bodies.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and HR documentation; ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Implement and monitor performance appraisal systems; support supervisors in goal setting and employee evaluations.
• Identify training needs and implement programs, especially for casual and seasonal staff; promote cross-training and productivity improvement.
• Manage recruitment, time tracking, contracts, and separation for seasonal/casual workers in line with production needs.
• Address absenteeism, lateness, and misconduct; promote worker welfare and enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards in compliance with regulations.

 Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HR, with formal training in HR matters.
• Proactive, outgoing, and capable of building strong relationships with factory workers and supervisors.
• Ability to manage seasonal and casual workers effectively.
• Comfortable living and working in a remote location.
• Preference will be given to male candidates due to logistical considerations.