Human Resource Officer at Gold Star Kenya

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Officer is responsible for the implementation of human resources processes in support of the achievement of the organization objectives. S/he will provide support to Human Resources functional areas including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compensation, HRIS, Learning and development, separation processes and administration.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinating staffing plans and perform full cycle recruitment activities for positions in the organization portfolio through posting jobs, interviewing, reference checks and contracting processes.
• Ensuring maintenance of recruitment best practices within the recruitment cycles and continuously review the effectiveness and quality of recruitment policy, procedures and strategies
• Developing HR strategies, policies and procedures that guide the management of employees to govern management of human capital.
• Assist in the implementation of HR policies and procedures and advice on employee’s issues related to routine personnel administration activities to include employee attendance, discipline, leave, probationary period, insurance scheme.
• Supporting Project directors in administering Human Resource plans within the projects
• Coordinating staff on boarding and exit plans processes.
• Management of the staff files and records and ensuring all required documents are submitted accordingly.
• Management of employment contracts as guided by the organization policies and existing national legislation.
• Management of employee benefits such as medical, GPA and provident fund,.
• Support organization and project based audits for HR relevant sections
• Oversee updating of the HRIMs systems and generate routinely required reports.
• Coordinate processing of the staff payroll and payment of relevant statutory payments.

Knowledge and Experience:

• A degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field with at least five years’ experience in a similar position.
• Professional Certification in Human Resource Management
• Member of IHRM Kenya
• Previous experience in NGO’s preferred.
• Ability to manage large volume of work independently, accurately and in a timely manner
• Solid communication skills and decision-making capabilities based on analytical skills and critical thought processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR Information Management systems is required.