Busara Center Human Resources Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 22, 2017

Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

Human Resources Assistant
 

Nairobi County, Kenya
 

Human Resources
 

POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and governance. 

 

In four years, we have grown from four people in our Nairobi office to over 100 across the region. 

We are a US 501(c)3 nonprofit with our main operations in Kenya, a new office in Uganda, and active projects in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.

The Human Resource Assistant will report to the HR Manager and will work alongside other members of the Human Resource department. 

The HR Assistant will support Busara’s operations by providing efficient and effective HR services. 

You will be responsible for assisting in management of the full HR cycle that includes recruitment, staff on-boarding, employee relations, staff benefits & payroll, performance appraisal,staff database management, staff training and development. 

The position will work to ensure that HR systems are implemented in compliance with Kenyan Employment Act and according to Busara’s HR policies and procedures.


CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff


• Provide administrative support during the recruitment process including, preparation of job adverts, circulation


• Participate in the on-boarding/orientation process


• Assist in processing of payroll for all staff.


• Ensure appropriate leave authorization and administration as per policy


• Leave/Sick Day/Holiday Monitoring


• Update the senior management on all staff contract status and advice as needed


• Ensure that all staff have current/valid contracts on file


• Responsible for personal staff files and data


• Ensure workmen compensation records are kept up to date and that the Insurance Broker is informed of any changes


• Provide information and assistance to staff, supervisors and advise on human resource and work related issues


• Assisting with the development, communication, and on-going maintenance of employee policies


• Support the HR manager and operations department


• Any other duty that maybe assigned by your supervisor

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration or relevant field and a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an advantage


• Good interpersonal and people management skills, computer literacy


• Be a registered member of IHRM


• Attention to detail


• One year experience in the same field


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• A good team player


• Excellent communication and listening skills including highly effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and prioritize workload.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and health insurance


• Dynamic work environment with opportunity for growth

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online