Human Resources Officer at Amitruck

Job Purpose 

The Human Resources Officer will be responsible for establishing efficient and scalable HR processes in a fast-paced start-up environment. They should be a pragmatic, positive, engaging, and experienced HR professional who can handle challenging employee situations with sensitivity and empathy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with the People Operations team to support all aspects of the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Develop HR policy and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues
• Support managers dealing with employee concerns and performance management processes
• Support team members with challenges and issues as they develop in their roles with Amitruck
• Build effective scalable HR systems, tactics, and metrics across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Manage the reward and benefit programs
• Report to the leadership team and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Experience Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Human resource management or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a People Operations or HR role, preferably in a startup or tech environment
• Strong understanding of local labor laws and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms. Experience with Google Workspace a plus
• Fluency in English (Swahili a plus)