Human Resource Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpreting and implementing human resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Providing guidance in matters related to human resource planning, recruitment, selection, placement, induction, appointments, promotions and confirmation of staff.
• Compensation and benefits management, including overseeing payroll administration and management of staff medical insurance.
• Coordinating performance management, staff welfare, staff leave and time management.
• Overseeing maintenance of staff records and updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Determining HR requirements, HR planning and budgeting, and career planning.
• Identifying training needs among the staff and recommending suitable training programmes.
• Advising on succession management and providing information and assistance to staff and supervisors on human resource and work related issues.
• Handling employee relations and disciplinary cases.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent form a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
• Must be a registered member of IHRM with a valid practicing license;    Mandatory
• Conversant with Labour laws and regulations    Mandatory
• Good interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, communications skills    Mandatory
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs;    Mandatory
• Good communication skills.    Mandatory