Senior Human Resource Associate at Kenya Orient Insurance Limited

KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure timely and quality hiring in line with the approved manpower budget.
• Coordinate staff recruitment and selection to efficiently fill vacancies.
• Oversee onboarding and induction processes for smooth integration of new hires.
• Promote the organization as an Employer of Choice through diverse recruitment channels.
• Drive the annual manpower planning cycle, ensuring alignment with the overall operating budget.

Training.

• Lead the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) process across all departments to identify skill gaps and align training initiatives with business goals
• Design and implement a comprehensive annual training plan to enhance employee competencies, performance, and career growth.
• Coordinate the delivery of internal and external training programs, ensuring relevance, quality, and measurable impact on productivity.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through post-training assessments, feedback, and performance tracking.
• Facilitate the Management and Leadership Development Programs to attract, nurture, and retain high-potential talent.
• Collaborate with department heads to support succession planning and targeted development of key roles.
• Ensure compliance with training-related policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records and prepare periodic reports for management review.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organization.

Benefit Administration.

• Lead the development and implementation of competitive staff benefits and rewards policies to support talent attraction and retention.
• Oversee staff welfare and wellness programs to promote employee well-being and engagement.
• Manage payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely salary disbursements.
• Ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions and pension contributions in compliance with legal requirements.
• Administer staff insurance benefits, including Medical, WIBA, and Group Life coverage.
• Monitor and manage leave, staff attendance, and related records.
• Prepare and manage the HR annual budget, ensuring effective cost control and alignment with organizational objectives.

Talent Management

• Drive the implementation of an effective performance management framework to align individual objectives with organizational goals.
• Lead succession planning and talent development initiatives to ensure business continuity and strengthen leadership pipelines.
• Provide strategic advisory support on organizational change management initiatives to foster agility and growth.
• Oversee employee relations, including counselling, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes to promote a positive and compliant workplace culture.
• Generate HR reports and analytics to inform management decisions and support board-level reporting.
• Coordinate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance efforts, including risk assessments, trainings, and staff awareness, to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in business related course or equivalent from a recognized university.
• CHRP/Diploma in Human Resource.
• 5 years relevant working experience in Human Resource.