Global Programs Human Resource Assistant Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Dec 17, 2016

Our Client, Global Programs for Research & Training, is an international NGO wholly owned and controlled affiliate of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

Global Programs seeks to recruit a highly competent individual for the following position: -

Human Resource Assistant
 

Reporting to: Human Resource Manager
 

Location: Kisumu
 

 

Job Purpose: The Human Resource Assistant will provide support to the human resource function under the human resource manager.
 

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A diploma in human resource management


• 2-3 years of experience as a human resource assistant

Skills and Attributes

• Personal integrity and transparency


• Conversant with Kenyan employment laws and legislations


• Competent with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel)


• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.


• Must be proactive, non-judgmental, organized and detail-oriented.


• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a team player


• Good analytical and reporting skills


• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Human Resource Manager in recruitment of staff


• Prepare job descriptions, post positions, assist with screening of applicants as needed


• Receive and record all job applications


• Participate in screening interviews as needed


• Open HR files for all new employees and ensure files are kept updated for all existing employees


• Assist with the new employee on boarding and orientation


• Prepare the payroll for approval by the Human Resource Manager


• Compile staff details for payroll processing i.e. bank account details, NSSF, NHIF, PIN, ID


• Distribute pay slips


• Periodic preparation and reporting on all HR metric as required


• Track all employee sick, vacation, and medical leave


• Process all leave applications


• Review employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness. Ensure employees are apportioning effort across projects accurately.


• Conduct employee engagement activities and assist in management of employee relations


• Assist with implementation of the performance evaluation process.


• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Human Resources Manager

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to globalhr@flexi-personnel.com before close of business 6th January, 2017. 

Clearly indicate the position applied for on the subject line and expected remuneration.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement