Job Description
Title: Human Resource Officer,
Industry: FMCG,,
Location: Nairobi,
Gross Salary: Kshs 50,000,
Our clien,t a leading Purified drinking water company seeks to hire a Human Resource officer whose task entails Providing support to the Human Resources department relating to human resource functions and adhering to the laid out policies and procedures within the department and across the company.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintains work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; advising managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.
• Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable labor laws; Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Maintains historical HR records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carriers.
• Co-ordinates Safety Committee meetings and acts as Safety Director.
• Prepares budget of human resources operations.
• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Represents organization at HR-related hearings and investigations.
• Responsible for the general enquiries on behalf of the organization and serves as the liaison between the general public and the organization/ Public Relations Functions
Administration Functions:
• Ensures that staff complies with relevant legal & statutory obligations.
• Conducts exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination or exit.
• Responsible for driver’s management/ supervision on discipline, dress code, and performance.
• Responsible for fleet maintenance, repairs, record keeping, insurance & license acquisition.
• Responsible for the general wellness of office cleaning, hygiene, and safety.
• Responsible for building and premise security and protection.
• Responsible for building and premise maintenance and repairs.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the management.
Key Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management or Business degree with a focus in Human Resource Management.
• At least 2-3 years experience in an HR & Admin role
• Must be a Member of IHRM
• Must be well conversant with the labor laws and ethical HR practices
• Completed CHRP -K professional courses or ongoing is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills-
• Flexibility – be open to change and new information.
• Have knowledge of labor laws and government regulations that concern workplaces and employment matters.