Human Resources Coordinator at Istikbal kenya

Responsibilities

• Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
• Redirect HR-related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person on the team
• Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll, personal information, leaves, turnover rates, etc.) in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met
• Liaise with other departments or functions (payroll, benefits, etc.)
• Support the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, issuing employment contracts, etc.
• Assist supervisors in performance management procedures
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events, etc. and maintain the team’s agenda
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars
• Perform orientations, onboarding, and update records with new hires
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity
• Assist in ad-hoc HR projects, like a collection of employee feedback
• Support other functions as assigned

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as an HR coordinator or relevant human resources/administrative position
• Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices
• Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, in particular)
• Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems (e.g. Virtual Edge)
• In-depth understanding of sourcing tools, like resume databases and online communities
• Familiarity with social media recruiting
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality
• Good organizational and time management skills
• CIPD certification is an advantage
• BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; additional education in Human Resource Management will be a plus