Human Resource Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Human Resource Officer

Company Profile:

Our client is responsible for the sale of buses, trucks, cars, forklifts, chemicals etc.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Human Resource Officer is responsible for providing support in the various Human Resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring and employee counseling.

Main Responsibilities

1) Provide support to supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staff

Provide staff orientationsAccess funding for training and write proposalsEnsure that accurate job descriptions are in placeProvide advice and assistance with writing job descriptionsProvide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance valuationsIdentify training and development opportunitiesOrganize staff training sessions, workshops and activitiesProcess employee requests for outside training while complying with polices and proceduresProvide basic counseling to staff who have performance related obstaclesProvide advice and assistance in developing human resource plans2) Monitor staff performance and attendance activities
Monitor daily attendance.Investigate and understand causes for staff absences.Recommend solutions to resolve chronic attendance difficulties.Provide basic counseling to staff that have performance related obstacles.Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions.Monitor scheduled absences such as holidays or travel and coordinate actions to ensure the staff absence has been adequately covered off to ensure continuity of services.Inform affected staff or residents of unexpected absences from work and coordinate actions ensuring the continuity of services such as cancellation of events and locating keys.3) Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff both casual and permanent
Provide advice and assistance to supervisors on staff recruitmentPrepare notices and advertisements for vacant staff positions.Schedule and organize interviewsParticipate in applicant interviewsConduct reference checks on possible candidatesPrepare, develop and implement procedures and policies on staff recruitmentInform unsuccessful applicantsConduct exit interviews4) Provide information and assistance to staff, supervisors and Council on human resource and work related issues
Develop and implement a human resources plan and personnel management policies and proceduresPromote workplace safety.Provide advice and assistance to staff and management on pay and benefits systemsResearch and monitor human resource systems in other organizations within the community.Explain and provisions of the personnel policy.Explain employment standards and legislation such as workers compensation, labor standards and Fair Practice Act.Organize the transitional provisions of employee compensation, pay and benefits when positions are transferred or new positions are funded through contribution agreements and other special funding arrangements.Arrange for the repairs of computers and other office equipment and assist with organizing staff to carry out work due periods of equipment shutdowns.Attend Council meetings to provide information, when necessary.Experience working with unionizable staff5) Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications and Skills:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management ; Higher National Diploma In Human Resource Management or relevant fieldAt least 3 years experience in the same positionAn understanding of relevant legislation, policies and proceduresSupervisory skillsTeam building skillsProblem solving skillsTo apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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