Human Resource Officer Job in Kenya - Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation

Sep 6, 2016

University of Maryland
 

School of Medicine
 

Human Resource Officer – Nairobi, Kisii & Migori
 

Under the supervision of HR & Admin Manager, the Human Resource Officer will develop, coordinate and implement policies and programmes relating to the effective use of personnel within MGIC. 

 

Formulate practices that drive an employee-oriented, high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity and goal attainment.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

• To support managers on recruitment related activities. This involves; advising on job descriptions, ensuring that all recruitment, selection and assessment materials and tools are clear, relevant and appropriate; providing support on designing the selection process and participating in the interview process


• Coordinate induction of new staff


• Manage employee records and carry out HR administrative tasks such as time sheet and leave management;


• Develop, coordinate and improve performance management systems;


• Develop and implement MGIC’s HR Strategy;


• Oversee the monthly payroll administration.


• Manage the staff benefits.


• Advise the organization on HR best practices and ensure compliance to the country labour laws and the organization’s HR policies;


• Liaise with department heads to identify and assess employee training needs and development areas;


• Manage compensation and administration of employee payroll and benefits;


• Responsible for ensuring employee safety, welfare, wellness and health including ensuring fire alarms and emergency exits are operational;


• Coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility projects;


• Provide counselling when necessary and handle all employee grievances; and


• Act as the key liaison for Insurance Companies providing services to MGIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with strong Human Resource Management training.


• Strong HR technical skills and capacity with at least 5 years of practical experience on the field.


• A Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management.


• NGO experience a must.


• One (1) year at supervisory level.


• Membership of IHRM


• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills


• Management and leadership skills


• Conflict and Mediation Skills


• Computer literacy


• Counselling skill.

How to Apply
 
If
you meet the above qualifications, you are requested to send your
application and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by September 16, 2016. 

Candidates are required to quote the TITLE & LOCATION of the position being applied on the subject line of the email. 

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.