Human Resource Officer at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Ref: KeMU/HR/HRO/3/5/2022

Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) is a chartered private Christian University whose vision is to be a world class University raising a generation of professionals and transformational leaders. The seat of the University is situated in Meru with campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa. We seek to appoint an innovative individual with demonstrated high standards of personal and professional integrity for the position of Human Resource Officer based in Meru.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources - the person will be responsible for processing documentation and preparation of reports on staffing (Regular and Part-time), training, recruitment and other HR Metrics

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in developing, updating and implementing Human resource policies and procedures.
• Provide HR advice in accordance with current legislation, University policies and procedures and best practice.
• Process documentation and preparation of reports relating to personnel activities such as staffing including part time, recruitment, training, grievances and Performance evaluations.
• iTrack the performance management cycle, processes and ensure timely completion of performance appraisals.
• Processing of contract/resignation/termination/dismissal letters to employees vPreparation and submission of ad hoc and analytical reports to assist management in Decision Making.
• Processing of data for administrative planning vAssist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data
• Process part letters and ensure that they are fully signed for payments.
• Take minutes in human resource related committees in the university.
• Provide front line support and advice on all people related issues, particularly discipline, grievance, performance and sickness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management.
• Must be Certified Human Resource Profession 11 (CHRP 11)
• Post graduate diploma/degree in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage. iMust be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing.
• Experience in a busy Human Resources Department for a minimum of 6 years.
• Computer literacy and efficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Good administrative and coordination skills
• Ability to manage and sustain high-cost center performance, compliance and performance Standards.