Human Resource Officer at Neema Hospital

HR department is expected to add value to the organization in carrying out activities like:

• Working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers/HODs  to understand and implement policies and procedures
• Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
• Liaising with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety
• Recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates
• Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management
• Preparing staff handbooks
• Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits
• Undertaking regular salary reviews based on the organization’s policies
• Administering payroll and maintaining employee records
• Interpreting and advising on employment law
• Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures
• Developing HR planning strategies, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements
• Planning and sometimes delivering training, including new staff inductions
• Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

Qualification & Experience

• A KNEC Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or a bachelor degree in human resource management from a recognized university.
• At least 3-year relevant experience as HR Officer
• Possess basic working knowledge of the labour laws
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on individual, with personal drive and ability to respond to issues efficiently
• Exceptional IT skills and HR Information Systems (HRIS) knowledge