Senior HR Officer- Rewards & Business Processes at International Rescue Committee

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading implementation of staff contracts that include implementation of offers, confirmation letters, amendments, extensions/renewals, transfers, notices etc.
• Preparation of the Payroll and administration of staff benefits that include gratuity, leave, medical insurance, group personal accident insurance and other allowances.
• Lead periodic pay and benefits review and support the HR Manager in the design, development and establishment of appropriate employee recognition schemes.
• Support in regular salary and benefits surveys by updating Birches/ PWC annual questionaries.
• Ensure an up to date accurate record management system is in place and that staff payroll files (both electronic and physical) are updated in compliance with IRC’s audit check-list.
• Ensure IRCK reporting includes monthly and quarterly reports on Diversity, Global Matrix, HR Strategy/ Annual Business Plan implementation etc.
• Take lead in performance of the Nairobi based HR Officer/Assistant by ensuring they have significant objectives, provide of both administrative and technical support, on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, sharing standard methodologies/business processes and ensuring they are regularly updated with new initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Handle IRCK relationship with the IRCK Legal Advisor and stay abreast and disseminate impacts of new Labour laws to the Country Programme in relation to taxation, minimum wage and other staff benefits.
• Responsible for the management of Workday employee record system that includes capacity building employees and its entire management and reporting.
• Support development of IRCK’s HR strategy, annual business plans, policies and procedures.
• Implement audit recommendations in areas of responsibility and support the overall HR Risk Management efforts. Cover for the supervisor whenever required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Educational level required: BSc in Business Administration or Human Resources Management.
• Diploma in Human Resources.
• Experience: 4 years of experience in Benefits and Compensation and contract management.
• Certified Human Resource Professional and Member of Institute of Human Resource Management.
• Qualification/hands-on experience in development and administration of reward systems.

Behavioral Proficiencies Required:

• Emotional maturity and upholds confidentiality.
• Have interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Have a sense of organization and being proactive.
• Proficiency in digital literacy.

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Office-based with travel to the field.